How to Make an Outdoor Kitchen Area
An outdoor kitchen area can be as simple as a lawn chair and a charcoal grill. Or it can be an elaborate outside room with lounge chairs, a top of the line barbecue and an outdoor fireplace. Use these essentials to make an outdoor kitchen area your favorite place to entertain. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Decide where you want your outdoor kitchen. Patios and decks are easily accessible from the house. If you want your outdoor kitchen to be a permanent installation, the area should be covered.
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Choose a gas grill. Select one with wheels if you're going to move it. Permanent outdoor grills can be dropped into a countertop. Consider grills with built-in storage, side burners, work and storage space.
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Install or build countertop work areas. Use weatherproof materials like stainless steel, slate or tile that can be washed after having meats and poultry placed on them.
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Add an under-counter dorm style refrigerator and a sink.
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Make sure you have enough GFI outlets to handle electrical appliances, heaters and lights.
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Create seating areas with comfortable chairs and side tables for family and guests.
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Include a dining area with table and chairs, or a bar with stools. Allow enough room around the table for traffic flow.
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Choose light fixtures that provide enough lighting to cook by in the evening but can also be dimmed for romantic meals.
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Consider adding extras like a wine cooler, patio heaters, an ice machine and a wood-burning stove for pizzas to create a complete outdoor kitchen experience.
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Tips & Warnings
Buy grilling tools, serving pieces, dishes and flatware for outside use. Install a ceiling fan.
Make sure the area under the grill can sustain the heat and the weight of the grill. Make sure there is ventilation for the grill.
