For many years, outdoor cooking has been an American passion. They love cooking outdoors! What has changed are the now high-end outdoor kitchen amenities like refrigerators, heaters, high-tech gas grills, and stylish furnishings.
Today, it should come as no surprise that outdoor kitchens have become one of the favorite segments in the home improvement industry. So it’s hardly arguable that an outdoor kitchen adds to a home’s functionality, value, and enjoyment for homeowners.
How do you build a practical outdoor kitchen? This article has five simple steps for you:
1. Map
Like any other endeavor, creating an outdoor kitchen requires critical planning regarding two elements:
A. Rent
Typically, the outdoor kitchen is built next to the indoor kitchen or at the back of the house. An outdoor kitchen should have a nice location and easy access to the interior of the house.
For example, you can build an outdoor kitchen on an existing patio or deck and build a combination kitchen patio and/or kitchen deck.
Another thing, you need to consider the frequency and nature of use, ie for entertainment and/or recreation, of the outdoor kitchen so that the entire design makes all areas accessible and functional.
Imagination and proper design are the only limits to this item.
b. Budget
Of course, cheap accommodation is another crucial element in the planning process. You should keep in mind that even a modest setup, consisting of a professional-grade kitchen island and grill, will need an estimated cost of $5,000.
So a useful tip is to gradually build your outdoor kitchen. You can spend $7,000 to buy chairs and tables and a grill for this year, and then spend the same amount on deck lighting, patio heaters, and refrigerators for next year. It takes a long time before the outdoor kitchen of your dreams is finished, but you can be sure that the project will be of a higher quality.
In other words, you need to figure out how you can best afford a quality outdoor kitchen before you get too excited.
2. The grill
Every modern outdoor kitchen should have a grill. Normally, a grill uses natural gas or propane. The things that make one grill different from the rest are the size, budget, and features. Depending on the configuration of the kitchen, you can choose a portable grill on wheels or a grill that is permanently mounted.
In addition, you should pay close attention to the following features:
A. total cooking area
The more square inches the cooking surface has, the better off you are. In this case, you have enough space to roast your favorite poultry, meat, vegetables and/or fish.
b. number and size of size burners
If you have more and larger side burners, it can accommodate large meals. You may also consider the presence of a broiler or warming rack.
versus size of storage space
It is most advantageous if you have a lot of storage space under your grill. Also, you should check if your grill gives you enough space to work and cook. Ideally, there should be at least three feet of space on each side of the grill.
