When you own a home there is nothing better to do on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon, than spend time with your family and friends as you all hang out and enjoy some food and drinks on your deck and patio. Everyone loves to cook and eat outdoors, especially during the warmer months of summer, and we like to do this as often as the weather conditions will allow. But a real thrill would be to cook and entertain everyone while cooking in an outdoor kitchen.
When you decide to add that outdoor there are a few considerations that need to be made. Those decisions include:
Custom design or basic Kitchen Grill
Design is decidedly the most important part of installing or creating an outdoor kitchen. When you design your outdoor kitchen you have to consider the food preparation area. In addition you may even want to consider more than just counters, but also potentially the table tops as well. This includes matters like materials used and configuration and layout
Over Head Shelter or Cover
The shelter type you choose will undoubtedly be influenced by your climate and location. You might want to consider a large pergola or small awning.
Type of masonry for the grill
When designing an outdoor grill there are some important choices. Beyond function the materials used making the actual grill itself are of importance to the complete look and feel of the experience. Brick, cinderblock and masonry are common choices. Then there is the age old debate that has shaken the very foundation of the grilling world, gas or charcoal? Whether you opt for an enclosed gas grill or actually build a complete structure for burning wood or charcoal can greatly affect the cost and usefulness of the outdoor kitchen. During the winter months some people enjoy setting in front of a good fire outdoors and continuing to enjoy themselves and their outdoor space. Gas stoves just don't usually have the oomph to throw out as much heat as a roaring wood fire. Gas or propane also affects the price in regards to the quantity and types of materials used in the structure as well as the look and feel.
Appliances
With an outdoor kitchen you may find you just want to stay out there. In that case you may find you need a few supporting appliances to reduce the need to run back into the house. If you install appliances too you will of course have to run electrical wiring. Some appliances you may choose are things like can openers, refrigerators, microwaves for defrosting, dishwashers or other electrical appliances. Wiring of course is something you will need to discuss with the contractor doing the construction for you.
Now, the great thing about a project like this, is that the homeowners get to enjoy a lifestyle of outdoor living, that in many cases may be a year round affair, but even if your only able to enjoy your outdoor kitchen for a relatively short duration of time throughout the year for those months, your outdoor kitchen is going to let you spend more time outdoors with your friends and family. And the best part about having an outdoor kitchen is the opportunity it affords you to relax, and spend more time outdoors enjoying your deck and patio.
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