A great addition to your outdoor living space is an outdoor kitchen. You can enjoy a relaxing weekend with your loved ones, friends, or even your entire family while enjoying your food in the lap of nature. We are proud to have created many outdoor kitchens and living spaces for clients at Inspired Kitchen Renovations Sydney. View our gallery for your kitchen design inspiration.
Below
are some tips and tricks to help you design a functional outdoor kitchen.
What amount of space do you want to
allot for your outdoor kitchen?
It
is important to decide what kind of outdoor kitchen you want. You can have
a small outdoor grill with seating and a fire pit
for relaxation, or you want a fully-fledged outdoor kitchen that you can cook,
serve, and clean. You will need to consider purchasing
kitchen appliances and creating enough benchtop space for food
preparation.
This
means that you must clearly communicate your requirements to your kitchen
manufacturer. They can design your outdoor kitchen according
to your specifications and build it exactly as you had envisioned.
It is vital to choose the right
kitchen design company
Before
you make a decision on a contractor to work on your project, it is important to
do your research. While a general contractor might
offer a cheaper price, a professional kitchen design company such as Inspired
Kitchen can handle all aspects of
your project from start to finish. We can manage all the tasks for you,
including material selection and ordering of materials. You can
focus your time elsewhere and let the machine do all the work.
Plumbing & Electrical Lines for
Basic & Extra Features
You
can choose which appliances or features you would like to install electrical
wires and plumbing in your backyard outdoor cooking area.
You
will need the same features for an outdoor kitchen as you would for food
preparation, cooking, and serving. The basics
are refrigerator, oven, stove, cook
top, grill, and sink.
You
can also choose whether you want entertainment centers and fireplaces, outdoor
fans or griddles, vent Hoods, ice machines, space heating, or other features. Your
priorities, space and budget are all important.
We
are fortunate to have excellent professional connections with skilled and
licensed electricians and plumbers so that we can ensure that everything is
installed as required.
Outdoor Kitchen Flooring
For
this space, a durable and long-lasting outdoor kitchen flooring like poured
concrete or sealed stones is the best choice. Your
contractor should also be aware that the flooring should be angled towards a
drain, away from your home's structure to prevent water damage or pooling. Outdoor kitchens
and living spaces are exposed to the elements. They also suffer from extra
moisture and grease buildup.
Integrating Outdoor Cabinetry
Inspired
Kitchen Sydney can design
custom kitchen cabinets that
will fit your outdoor kitchen's features and space. Stainless
steel kitchen appliances can be used outdoors because they are made of metal
structures. Stone veneers are a great choice to harmonize
the space and protect the cabinets, drawers, and kitchen appliances.
Storage Space
There
are many storage options for outdoor spaces, including wine racks and utensil
drawers as well as built-in trash cans. Your
alfresco kitchen design should have enough storage space to store all your
tools and accessories.
Vent Hood for Cooking Stations
Your
local building codes may require you to install a ventilation system for your
outdoor kitchen if your cooking station is located beneath a pavilion or patio
cover. Vent hoods can prevent staining and damage to
surrounding walls from moisture, grease and smoke that is produced while
grilling or cooking.
Appropriate Lighting
Outdoor
kitchens need the right lighting, especially around food preparation stations
and serving areas. The
installation of strategically placed LEDs can brighten the area and create a
shadow-free environment. Proper lighting is essential to
prevent falls if there are stairs or walkways. It is better
to have enough lights than not enough or insufficient amounts.
The bottom line
You
need to create a relaxing atmosphere so your outdoor living spaces and kitchen
can be used throughout the year. It is
crucial to incorporate the right features in your outdoor kitchen design. Talk to your
outdoor kitchen designer about how you can incorporate outdoor fans and space
heaters. Get a Kitchen Quote online to get a complete design for your alfresco cooking
area.
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