How Do You Plan An Outdoor Kitchen?
Preparing and enjoying meals alfresco–and the pleasures of the casual entertaining it promotes–have become standard elements of gracious living. At one time limited to the South and Southwest, outdoor kitchens and dining rooms are now found all over the country. Decide whether your outdoor kitchen will be the focal point or simply an accessory of your deck or patio. Take into consideration how much you’ll use the kitchen, the quantity and type of space available and if you want a fully functional outdoor kitchen, only a grill or something in between. Minimize the distance between your indoor kitchen and the planned outdoor one. Usually both are used at the same time to varying degrees, so having them in proximity will increase the usefulness of both. A shelf below a sliding window can make both kitchens more functional. Keep the size of the group you’ll be entertaining in mind when generating design ideas. Design the kitchen to fit your climate. Wherever winter temperatures typically
