Outdoor Kitchen Designing Plans
History of the Summer Kitchen
The summer kitchen or outdoor kitchen has been an indispensible part of Mediterranean living for about a thousand years now. It was the allure of outdoor living and the summer heat that convinced chefs and families to move out of the indoor kitchen and cook in wood-fired ovens and grills. The best part was that outdoor kitchens made it possible to entertain friends and family in a cool, breezy, and shady spot.
The outdoor kitchens in the farmhouses from Provence to Tuscany have pizza ovens, fireplaces, grills, sinks and work surfaces that are set in the covered terraces, courtyards, and gardens. Today, this trend is becoming popular in other parts of the world too because of the availability of outdoor kitchen appliances, which include stainless grills, sinks, warming drawers, space heaters, and kitchen cabinets.
What are the things I should take care of before I begin my outdoor kitchen project?
Before you actually embark on the journey of achieving a fully functional outdoor kitchen, it is important to plan and make a budget. To do this you can look at different outdoor kitchen plans online or in books; these outdoor kitchen plans will help you with the transformation.
Side-by-side also consider how much space you currently have as this will determine how elaborate your kitchen will be. Since one of the essentials of an outdoor kitchen is a barbecue, choose one first and then see how much space that takes and then consider the other items you want, taking into account the space available.
While planning your outdoor kitchen, lighting is also of crucial importance. Here you could consider solar lighting, as these lighting elements store up energy during the day and turn on automatically at night. There is a wide range available, and you will certainly find one that goes with the other elements you had in mind.
With all this in mind and a few tips below, you will be well equipped to create your own comfortable, functional, and beautiful outdoor kitchen!
Tips to Plan an Outdoor Kitchen
- Then try and have your indoor and outdoor kitchen in close proximity as this will increase the usefulness of both. You could have a shelf below a sliding window. This will make both kitchens functional.
- While generating design plans, keep in mind the size of the group you will be entertaining in your outdoor kitchen.
- Remember to design the kitchen to fit the climate you live in. If you have hot summers, ensure that there is shade whereas if the winter temperatures dip below freezing, it is of vital importance to remember that all outdoor plumbing will require winterizing.
- When you select equipment, select one that goes with your cooking style. For instance, you could opt for a gas-powered grill that has side burners or a wood-fired oven for roasts, bread, and pizza. Also, ensure that the materials are selected wisely and that there is space for tool storage.
- Check to see if the utilities such as gas, electricity, and plumbing are accessible. Of course, all these utilities can be installed or moved, but your choices can be governed by the easy availability of one of the other.
- Once you have gone through all the above steps, determine how much of the kitchen you can build yourself and how much professional help you will require.
Outdoor Kitchen Designing Plans
An outdoor kitchen can have many designs, all depending on what you require, space available, and your budget. You could go for an outdoor kitchen design that has everything built into the wall or another which has everything free standing. You could also opt to have everything covered or open.
Your outdoor kitchen design could also have a grill with a side burner which would help you boil sauces and make veggies with ease.
If you are still unsure about the outdoor kitchen design or plan you want, you could meet manufacturers, who will be happy to offer their designs. You could also be more creative and contact retailers and home centers and come up with an entirely new outdoor kitchen plan.
Basic Outdoor Kitchen designs
- Basic
This design features a sink, a grill, and a little space where you will be able to chop and store your supplies. This kind of outdoor kitchen design is fine for occasional light cooking but is not suitable for heavy-duty cooking.
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L-shaped
This outdoor kitchen design has a configuration that allows for separate spaces for preparing the food and cooking it. The seating arrangements in this design are usually next to the grill island.
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U-shaped
This kind of island provides distinct zones for each kind of work. With this design, you have a place for preparing the food, cooking and eating it. This design is usually preferred because food can be served straight from the grill while maintaining a conversation.
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