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Outdoor Kitchens—What are They? by Richard Conard
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Outdoor Kitchens—What are They? |
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Simply put, an outdoor kitchen is an area in a backyard that is outfitted with the equipment that is necessary to cook a meal entirely outside. In this area you might see a bar, a grill, a sink, tables and chairs, lighting, wood-fired oven, a bar, and any other features that you commonly use in dining and cooking areas. These kitchens can be built in your backyard as long as you are taking the proper precautions to ensure that any grills, stoves, or ovens are a safe distance from any of the permanent structures like the garage. What size and shape it will built in depends on your preference and the size of the area where you are going to build the kitchen.
All of the kitchen utilities that are used in outdoor kitchens are normally made from stainless steel. The reason is that whether the removable or permanent fixtures will be exposed to various weather conditions and moisture at some point in time. Stainless steel is resistant to corrosion and rusting so it is ideal for the fixtures, cookware, counters, etc. Most of the structures are made from stone or brick for strength and aesthetic appeal. If you have a wood-fired oven, they are often made from stone or brick because these materials conduct heat make the oven more efficient.
Outdoor kitchens do not have to be a permanent structure. They can also be portable. An example is a portable barbecue island. They are usually placed on casters so you can easily move them where you want them. They can be kept on a deck or patio when not in use. These islands will often have drawers and even refrigerator units to keep food cool, a place for a grill, counter space, and sometimes a sink. They can be made from stainless steel, wood, synthetic materials, or a combination of two of these materials.
There are also more elaborate outdoor kitchens that can be built into an open-air structure that will protect your kitchen area from the elements. These elaborate kitchens are often combined with a bar or dining area. If you have your kitchen built adjacent to your house the plumbing and electricity can be run to the kitchen quite easily. A smaller kitchen may only have an outdoor oven or grill with a counter space.
These outdoor kitchens make cooking a little easier and more fun when the summer days are too hot to cook indoors. When designing your kitchen make sure that you allow enough room to put a table and chairs so you will have a place to sit and enjoy your grilled out meal. If you need ideas, there are many pictures online plus you can always take outdoor kitchen consultations from home improvement company and outdoor kitchen designers.
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