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Five Questions to Ask When Planning an Outdoor Kitchen<\/p>\n

\"outdoorInstalling an outdoor kitchen<\/a> can be a dream come true. Just imagine all the amazing cookouts you\u2019ll enjoy all year long!<\/p>\n

If only designing and customizing\u00a0your outdoor kitchen was as simple as hosting your first BBQ. But, truthfully, there are many elements you have to take into consideration before you can create the outdoor kitchen of your dreams.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ve got to think carefully about its size, placement in your backyard, the equipment you\u2019ll need, and design style. Everything has to come together exactly right if you want a kitchen that\u2019s both functional and beautiful. That\u2019s why it\u2019s essential that you seek the advice of a landscape design professional. They can sit down with you and take you through everything you need to know to plan your outdoor kitchen<\/a>, a kitchen that meets your needs without being \u201cover-built.\u201d Of course, you’ll share your ideas and ask lots of questions, but your landscape designer will make sure you answer these five practical questions:<\/p>\n

1 Where is the best location for my outdoor kitchen?<\/h3>\n

You must be strategic about where you place the kitchen in your backyard<\/a>. When it comes to design, you don\u2019t want your grill station to be in direct view of your main window. However, proper placement also means that it must be easily accessible without being so close to your house that you have to worry about BBQ smoke blowing into your open windows and doors.<\/p>\n

By taking note of wind direction, proximity to other structures, accessibility, and views, a landscape designer can make sure your outdoor kitchen ends up exactly where it needs to be.<\/p>\n

2 What is the right size for my outdoor kitchen?<\/h3>\n
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\u00a9Morgan Howarth Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Think about how you expect to use your kitchen. Will it be primarily used for parties or weekends with the family? That will determine how many components and appliances you will need\u2014and in turn how big or small your outdoor kitchen needs to be.<\/p>\n

For example, if you expect to host large outdoor parties where everyone will congregate in the kitchen, then you\u2019ll need to plan seating and circulation throughout the area. You might also need a bar area with seating and an adjacent area for sit-down dining. All of these decisions about size, amenities, and equipment stem from how you plan to use your kitchen–its functional requirements. And they, in turn, determine the kitchen layout. That is, the shape or \u201cfootprint\u201d the kitchen delineates on the site. Outdoor kitchen layouts<\/a> correspond to the style and functional requirements.<\/p>\n

An outdoor kitchen is similar to an indoor kitchen. Everyone congregates there during a party and loves to hang out near the food and drinks. So you need to plan for enough counter space, seating, and work area to make it comfortable and functional. Your kitchen and dining areas must be designed together because their functions are intertwined. You want the two areas to flow naturally one into the other.<\/p>\n

3 What accessories and equipment do I want?<\/h3>\n

Once again, the answer to this question depends on how you\u2019ll use your kitchen. Will it be an \u201ceveryday\u201d kitchen or one designed to accommodate big parties and catered affairs\u2014or is it somewhere in between? A kitchen designed for big parties would need extra appliances such as a warming drawer for preparing meals for a large crowd, while an everyday outdoor kitchen might only need a nice-sized grill, counter space for food, a bar top for guests to perch and talk to the cook, and some storage.<\/p>\n

\"outdoorYou need to think through what you will need to comfortably serve the number of people you expect to entertain on most occasions. Some luxury accessories and equipment to consider, include:<\/p>\n