Outdoor Kitchen Design

Locating an Outdoor Kitchen Picking a location for your outdoor kitchen is not as simple as just finding the space for it on your patio or deck. So how do you know  where to put an outdoor kitchen?  Where you put an outdoor kitchen is the optimum balance of proximity to your indoor kitchen, maximized views of your property, where you can direct smoke away from guests and neighbors, the location of utilities, how much privacy you need and the availability of a shade source. Once you've considered these six factors in your outdoor kitchen design, you will be know the exact spot that perfectly complements your outdoor cooking style and backyard landscape. All outdoor kitchens differ in some way. As the chief architect of your outdoor kitchen, your kitchen design will need to address...

Which Outdoor Appliance is Preferred Above All Others?   The debate about what type of outdoor bbq grill you should have in your outdoor kitchen will go on for decades to come. But when it comes to other outdoor appliances, which are the appliances cherished most by outdoor cooking enthusiasts? In an informal online poll, it seems that the most valued outdoor appliance isn’t technically an appliance at all. To be precise, it is a plumbing fixture. Not surprising, the most used and needed outdoor kitchen “appliance” is a sink and this also mirrors the most used “appliance” in indoor kitchens. People use their sinks more than any other fixture in the kitchen – indoors or out. Technically speaking, a sink is a plumbing fixture whose definition is ̵...

Building Outdoor Kitchens that Fit Your Style, DIY Skills and Budget There is no doubt that the outdoor kitchen has found its way into the hearts, minds and pocketbooks of homeowners everywhere. Because there are no walls, ceilings or other limiting structural considerations, an open air kitchen is the ideal DIY project for those that aspire to be chefs extraordinaire and who are somewhat handy. Choosing the right elements for your kitchen will go a long way towards keeping the budget under control. The following kitchen ideas and designs are just the thing to inspire your creativity and improve your backyard curb appeal. Want to see some plans you can build for your dream kitchen that will be the envy of the neighborhood? Here are the top 23 DIY open air kitchen ideas we've found...