Tips for Great Outdoor Kitchens
Having outdoor kitchens can open up possibilities of food and entertaining. They can be great additions to your home as well. But designing one can be tricky. Dorian Construction Company has excellent designs to make your outdoor kitchen perfect. Two things to think about when designing an outdoor kitchen are function and exposure.
Think of Function for Outdoor Kitchens
When designing a kitchen for the outdoors, it can be tempting to think only grilling or outdoor parties. While this is nice and certainly true to an extent, it can be problematic. It may lead you think only about the appearance of the kitchen and not how it will work. Having a beautiful grill is great, but if you do not have any counter space, where will you put your food? Likewise, having a great big counter will look nice, but without a sink, how will it help you cook? Imagine cleaning a fish or chicken on the counter and then having no water to clean up after? How will you use the counter again without introducing germs? Your water hose may be an option, but it will be a tiring one after time. Remember that while the kitchen should look nice it needs to work too. The best idea is to make sure there are three definite areas to the kitchen. The water area, which has the sink and drain. The dry area, which is the counter, and the cook area which has the grill. Now, you just need to make sure that these areas will work together, and be place in good distance from each other. Hiring a designer for your outdoor kitchen is also a good way to make sure your space with function.
Exposure to the Elements
Another thing to consider for your outdoor kitchen design is what it will be exposed too. Indoor and outdoor kitchens are pretty similar, save for the elements one will face that the other will not. It is important to know what your outdoor kitchen might face, this will help you make better design decisions. For example, if you know your outdoor kitchen will be fairly exposed, then using wood for counters may not be a good idea. Likewise, some design come with the option for electricity. Again, if the kitchen is fairly out in the open than that could be a big problem later. Having outdoor cabinets may seem like a good idea, but storing things outside can be dangerous. Besides the risk of bugs, there is also the risk of rusting. Most cooking utensils are not made for outdoor wear. This means they may break easier under the strain. Using patio and deck materials might be a good option to reduce wear and tear. Stainless steel also a good option as it resists rust and is usually easy to clean.
Regardless of the style of kitchen you decide on, make sure it is one that will last. Dorian Construction Company has several outdoor kitchen designs to kep improve your backyard. Remember that when choosing a design, think about function and exposure the most. This will help you pick a great kitchen that will work and last.