Have you been dreaming of an outdoor kitchen? Don’t wait until the spring or summer to put those plans into place. Now is the best time to start making the plans and consulting with a contractor to bring your outdoor kitchen to life come springtime. To make sure that you get that beautiful outdoor kitchen that you’ve been daydreaming of, here are some key considerations.
First, start by taking into consideration how much space on your deck, lawn or outdoor patio you have to build your outdoor kitchen. You want to make sure that there is enough space to make it a comfortable cooking environment, convenient for the chef and that its location is away from other outdoor features including gardens, trees and swimming pools. Once you determine how much space you have to work, you can then start planning the design.
- Seamless Design
Your outdoor kitchen should look as though it was actually designed along with the original house in terms of material choices and architectural details, rather than as a cobbled-on afterthought.
- Functional Design
You should apply the same functional considerations, such as “work triangle” and toe-kick space under islands, to your outdoor kitchen as your home’s indoor kitchen so that it’s still a pleasure to use.
- Landscape Design
The design of your outdoor kitchen should be integrated thoughtfully into your yard’s overall landscape design, so that family and guests can enjoy easy interaction with the cook, surrounded by inviting patio space and refreshing plants.
Make A Wish List
After building a basic idea of the design and space available, start making a wish list. Before calling in the builders, list all the bells and whistles needed to create your ideal space. Your main component is the grill, the centerpiece of virtually every outdoor kitchen around which all other features will be added, so you want to give considerable priority to which model and brand you want.
There are the other important components of crafting the perfect outdoor kitchen which include refrigeration, storage, other cooking equipment such as a pizza oven and finally the finishing touches like lighting, patio heaters, a fireplace or fire pit.
The design possibilities of an outdoor kitchen are virtually endless! With the right team of designers, builders and masons you can achieve the perfect outdoor kitchen for you and your family. At Moreno Bros. Landscaping we can help you design and build an outdoor kitchen that fits with your design needs and wish list. For a free consultation and quote click here or give us a call at 860-982-5155.
