Outdoor Kitchen Design Guide

What kind of an outdoor kitchen do you want? The answer definitely depends on your budget, your lifestyle, your preferences, the available space and your requirements. You have lots of options when deciding on your outdoor kitchen design. Today, let us take you through some basic factors to keep in mind when planning the design of this outdoor space.

Kitchen Type and Space Available

First and foremost, decide on the type of outdoor kitchen you want. It can range from a simple setup to an extravagant, fully functional kitchen. Every kitchen basically has 4 zones - dry, wet, hot and cold. Dividing it thus will help organize the elements you need in each section. The dry zone is where you do all the prep, the wet is your sink; the hot is where you cook and the cold is where your refrigerator is. How much space you can allot to each section and what appliances or fixtures you can include in each depends on the amount of outdoor space you have available to design the kitchen. The weather of the area you live in also decides to a large extent how much time you can spend in the outdoor haven.

Budget

Based on the type of kitchen you decide, fix a budget range for your outdoor kitchen design project. Take into consideration the cost of the setup, hiring a designer, buying and installing the appliances and fixtures, hiring professionals for doing the electrical and plumbing setup, obtaining permits, etc. To help with the estimation of your budget, you can get quotes from local professionals, visit showrooms to find out the costs of the appliances and fixtures, and even get some ideas from friends and family.

Maintenance

Remember, your outdoor kitchen will be exposed to all the elements of the weather and more. While deciding on the type of kitchen, the design and the materials, make sure you keep in mind the fact that it will need to be maintained properly - hence, go for one that requires minimal additional maintenance such as special cleaning tasks. Dirt and salt buildup can cause your appliances to deteriorate quickly.

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