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Outdoor Kitchen Ideas Guide


How To Transform Your Life And Your Yard

Is there an outdoor kitchen in your future? Fabulous! Because outdoor kitchens are hot!

An outdoor kitchen worth its weight has all the elements that make an indoor kitchen great.

outdoor kitchen ideas pictureTo make this happen, you need ideas! Right?

That's where the Guide comes in.

Think of it as a big 'ol outdoor kitchen ideas buffet!

It's full of outdoor kitchen pictures, information, inspiration, miscellaneous conveniences, and little touches.





 

Use it to push your outdoor kitchen experience to perfection.

Imagine the possibilities!


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Every great outdoor kitchen that ever was started with the same ingredient. A great pre-plan! And a great pre-plan helps you answer questions that make for fabulous outdoor kitchen plans. Ask these questions!
 
The Guide To Outdoor Kitchen Appliances shows you all the appliances you need for a fully functional outdoor kitchen.

 
What will it be? Sleek and simple or state-of-the art fabulous? And what does a kitchen really need to qualify as an outdoor kitchen anyway?
 
With so many available, the right accessories can make your outdoor kitchen even more versatile and well equipped than your indoor kitchen. Here's a quick overview what's available.

Let's get cooking!

The most basic outdoor kitchen can be done with just a grill.

But to really enjoy entertaining friends and family under a canopy of sky, you should be looking at outdoor kitchen ideas that include:

  • Functional layout
  • Well-equipped grill
  • Dry storage
  • Cold storage
  • Temporary storage
  • Food prep area
  • Counter space
  • Island
  • Clean up area
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Fabulous flooring
  • Comfortable fresh-air dining nook



















While you're cooking up outdoor kitchen ideas, consider these elements to make the most of your cookout dreams.

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Lifestyle

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If the occasional grilled steak eaten alone in front of the TV is your ideal, then a habachi, some tongs, and a slab of concrete near the door is probably all the outdoor kitchen you need.

But if you are determined to boost the value of your home while creating a vacation destination in your own backyard, then upgrade!

A full-service outdoor kitchen will be the place where your family gathers for conversation and daily meals.

The kids will settle in to do homework, eat a quick snack, and play games in the evenings.

And on weekends, you'll entertain friends with beverages and the sight of you experimenting with something beyond burgers and grilled chicken.

It will be fabulous!

 

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Exposure

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An outdoor kitchen with a northern exposure will be a cool, shady outdoor room -- maybe too cool and shady.

Another exposure may have your outdoor kitchen too hot.

Either way, this is your chance to experiment with different locations, erect a pergola or gazebo , or express yourself with sunshades, awnings, umbrellas, sunbrellas, and climbing vines.

 

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Shelter

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Pergolas and gazebos for shelter are great outdoor kitchen ideas that pack lots of visual punch and won't close you in.

For more intimacy, consider enclosing the kitchen on three sides, leaving one open to the air.

 

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Weatherizing

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Use materials in your outdoor kitchen that can withstand the changing weather in your area.

Cedar, teak, slate, and flagstone are all weather-worthy.

Shut off water lines before winter sets in.

And cover outdoor kitchen appliances with canvas or plastic covers.

 

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Functionality

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Tackle outdoor kitchen design the same way that you would an indoor cook zone -- lots of planning and attention to detail.

With the added elements of rainfall, temperature swings, and changing light conditions it's best not to take shortcuts.

What you want is an outdoor space that blends all the amenities of your indoor kitchen -- but with a better view.

 

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View

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That brings us to your outdoor kitchen view -- from within the house and in your outdoor kitchen.

As you look for outdoor kitchen ideas, spend some time thinking about how to hide the kitchen uglies like trash cans and gas canisters, while bringing attention to the artful elements.

 

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Continuity

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Consider siting your outdoor kitchen with easy access to your indoor kitchen. Who wants to traipse dishes, condiments and such 125 feet from the house?

But don't place the grill too close to the house or eating areas. The smoke will drive guests off and the heat could pose a fire hazard.

Be sure to check fire safety and building codes as you work out the outdoor kitchen plans. 

 

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Ambiance

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Dining alfresco puts everyone at ease. That's part of its charm.

Just let your lifestyle and personality guide the ambiance. It will be fabulous!

Use neutral colors for a natural look. And weave in a single accent color throughout.

Tie it all together colorful fabrics, glassware, napkins, and eating utensils and appliances.

Infuse calm throughout your entire outdoor space with unique wind chimessolar bird baths, solar garden fountains and a little jazz.

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Lighting

 
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With all the attention on outdoor kitchen designs, grills, and storage, it's easy to forget about outdoor kitchen  lighting.

But don't. You'll need good outdoor lighting for safety and for nightlife appeal.

So keep lighting in mind as you dream up outdoor kitchen ideas. That way, you'll naturally leverage the variety of lighting options as your outdoor kitchen design evolves.

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