How To Design An Outdoor Kitchen! Tips For Creating The Perfect Backyard Kitchen

There are many different layouts you can choose from when creating a perfect outdoor kitchen. After you have met with a professional and created the outdoor kitchen design of your dreams, it is time to put the plan in place and install it. You first want to make sure the site where you wish to have your outdoor kitchen is acceptable. Your professional will help you assess and find the best area for your outdoor kitchen. Make sure to plan for ample electrical outlets and locate where your gas and water supply. Next, you will want to create functional zones. These zones are simply where you will use certain areas.

• Hot zones: Grills, cooking spaces, and ovens.

• Dry zones: Food prep and storage places.

• Wet zones: For sinks and sink-related activities.

• Cold zones: For any type of cooler or refrigerator.

Make sure all of these zones have plenty of space for working areas and areas that will sustain all of your outdoor kitchen needs.

Outdoor Kitchen Cabinets

Trying to decide on outdoor kitchen cabinets?

When looking into cabinets for your outdoor kitchen, weather resistance is key. You want to find a great looking but functional outdoor kitchen cabinet that will last as long as your countertops! The best options include stainless steel, marine-­grade polymer, and teak. These materials are durable and look great.

• Stainless steel: Make sure you are using a stiff stainless steel option for your outdoor kitchen cabinet. This is very durable, easy to clean, and also matches your grills and other cooking devices.

• Marine-grade polymer: This material is watertight and UV protected. It is very easy to clean.

• Teak: These cabinets are custom built and look great. You will need to seal and reseal often.

Prefabricated Outdoor Kitchen Cabinet Kits

Another way to go is to use a prefabricated outdoor kitchen cabinet kit. You can order these kits to be delivered straight to your home. When using a kit like this it saves on cost of labor, time, planning, and if you ever decide to move, you can take your prefabricated outdoor kitchen kit with you. The material is more limited, and you will have to be prepared for the work that goes into it since you will be putting together yourself.

Grills and Accessories

• Built-in grills: A built-in outdoor kitchen grill can become very convenient if you know the exact spot you want your grill. This will fit into your counter space.

• Built-in smokers: A built-in outdoor kitchen smoker will also fit right into your counter on your outdoor grill. Smokers are different than grills. A smoker leaves a whole different taste to your food. You can choose between gas, electric, or a charcoal smoker.

• Built-in griddles: A griddle has a smooth surface with no grilling bars

• Side burners: Side burners are a great accessory for an outdoor kitchen. These burners will sit on your counter. If you decide to add a side burner you can cook pretty much anything and everything.

• Power burners: A power burner is the largest and most powerful side cooker. It mixes gas with air.

• Outdoor pizza oven: An outdoor pizza oven would be a unique and fun accessory to add to your outdoor kitchen.