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Building Outdoor Kitchens: The Hottest Trend In Cool Entertainment
Thu 15 Feb 2007 - 15:38
Building Outdoor Kitchens: The Hottest Trend In Cool Entertainment
By Ryan Burden
Building outdoor kitchens is all the rage and if you haven't already built one, I'm sure you've got an outdoor kitchen plan for your home. And why not upgrade your backyard to be the hot spot on the block for entertaining and relaxing.
Outdoor kitchens increase your living space adding tremendous value and appeal to your home. That's why building outdoor kitchens is the second most popular remodeling project after indoor kitchens.
However, building a great outdoor kitchen is a complex project.
You can certainly enjoy your backyard and grill up some tasty BBQ on any charcoal or gas grill, but to truly bring your kitchen outdoors requires significant planning, skill and expertise. This project is not a do-it-yourselfer.
Here's what you'll need to consider:
Your basic outdoor kitchen set-up will include a built-in barbeque grill, countertop, sink, refrigerator, outdoor kitchen cabinets and cozy outdoor furniture or barstools for yourself and all your guests to kick back.
The barbeque grills on the market today offer so many bells and whistles shop around to determine how much grill you want.
Next, the type of countertop surface is a crucial decision when building outdoor kitchens. Options include tile, quartz, solid surface, granite and other natural stones. Choosing the right countertop will ensure years of enjoyment and admiration. The wrong one ...years of hassles and headaches.
Additional Luxuries
For the ultimate in luxury, you may also consider installing pergolas, stereos, ceiling fans, fire pits and more. Even TVs are moving outside.
Comfort & Flow
Comfort is key to enjoying your outdoor kitchen and entertainment space. But before you empty your wallet on that imported teak dining set with bar stools, take a look at the space you have available and decide how it's going to "flow."
Everyone needs a little space so, make sure your outdoor kitchen plan accounts for some basic and standard construction measurements to allow plenty of room to sit and move about.
Also keep in mind protection from the sun, rain and wind.
Outdoor Kitchen Location
Easy access to your primary kitchen is still important for overall convenience. And building outdoor kitchens requires access to water, electricity and gas, which means this project will almost certainly require a permit. You'll have many discussions with your contractor about all of these items, but this should get the juices flowing on your great outdoor kitchen plan.
Ryan Burden is co-owner of Countertop Specialty a granite and marble countertop company in Dallas, TX. Ryan is also the creator of CountertopSpecialty.com, which provides comprehensive information on all you countertop and remodeling needs AND . . . produces a nice income. Why would you care? . . .
Perhaps YOU have a business, hobby or passion that you'd like to turn into online profits. Discover how Ryan did it and how easily you can Build Websites That Work with the right tools and without the usual hype.
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