Unique Outdoor Kitchen

Unique Outdoor Kitchen

Outdoor Kitchens are the Perfect Place in Spring for Dining in Your Arizona Backyard
When planning your outdoor kitchen, you have to consider the ambiance in addition to all the high-tech appliances. Whether you install a bar, purchase a large outdoor dining table, or both, you’ll want to build a comfortable area for you and your guests to eat. There are also other important factors to keep in mind when building an outdoor kitchen, such as…

Space and Location
Ideal space and location for outdoor kitchens is somewhere that’s easily accessible from the house and also out of the way of main traffic areas.

Outdoor Kitchen Lighting

Outdoor Kitchen Lighting

Outdoor Kitchen Lighting

Lighting is important, for preparing food and creating the mood and ambiance. You want to be sure the paths leading from other areas of the outdoor space to the kitchen are well lit up as well as the area around the grill and other appliances, over the dining area, and along the edges of the floor.

Design & Layout
Outdoor kitchens can be made any way you’d like and can even match the design and style of your home and existing indoor kitchen. Usually, an outdoor kitchen is made to match your house and rest of your backyard so it creates a “flow”. Focal points are important things to consider if you’d like a seating area with tables and chairs or a bar with a custom counter-top and stools.

Features

Outdoor Kitchen Features

Outdoor Kitchen Features

There are multiple features that can be added to your outdoor kitchen, including refrigerators, kegerators, pizza overs, grills, burners, rotisseries etc. Your outdoor kitchen be covered by a structure or open and outdoor kitchen surface can match the same material as your pool or deck. Depending on your lifestyle, these features can be integrated into your overall outdoor kitchen design.

Cost and Budget
You also need to establish your budget. Average outdoor kitchens can cost around $15,000, while the more luxurious layouts can be $25,000 or more.

Electricity and Gas
Lastly, there should be easy access to electricity and gas to make it cooking and entertaining as comfortable as possible.

The most important thing to keep in mind when designing an outdoor kitchen is to make it fit for you and your lifestyle.