Your Dream Custom Outdoor Kicthen

If you’ve been dreaming of adding a backyard cooking space that’s a little more elaborate than a portable, roll-away grill, a beautiful outdoor kitchen is a perfect option. And it’s not as hard to make happen as you might imagine.

Doodlebuggers Fireplace, Grill & Outdoor Store of Pensacola, FL, and Destin, FL, builds outdoor kitchens and living spaces that range from basic and convenient to full-on and magnificent. Here are some things to consider when thinking of your perfect outdoor kitchen.

Scope of the kitchen

How big should your kitchen be? How many appliances and features do you want in it? Put some thought into this as you develop your plan.

Outdoor kitchens can include:

• Modern, state-of-the-art grills from leading manufacturers such as American Renaissance and Blaze Pro
• Smokers and griddles
• Traditional gas or wood ovens and pizza ovens
• Sinks and drain systems
• Countertops, prep stations and workspaces
• Refrigerators and freezers
• Cabinetry and storage spaces
• Trash receptacles
• A variety of lighting choices

Who’s on your guest list?

A good way to determine how much of an outdoor kitchen and general entertaining space you’ll need is to think about future gatherings. How many people will you be inviting to the largest of your outdoor get-togethers? A kitchen that’s ideal for an intimate evening with a few couples won’t be able to handle a guest list with 45 names. Plan ahead so you’ll be prepared.

Fireplaces and fire pits

Two outdoor living features that are always popular in Florida are outdoor fireplaces and fire pits. You can add a gorgeous fireplace that runs on gas or wood. There aren’t many amenities that speak of class and elegance like an outdoor fireplace, custom-built with just the right materials and design options. You’ll love your new fireplace, and so will your guests.

A modern fire pit can be much more than a circle of rocks surrounding burning logs. Handsome fire tables of different sizes and attractive fire bowls are two excellent fire pit styles that bring a stunning visual to your backyard living spaces. As with fireplaces, fire pits can be set up for either wood or gas fuel.

Working with an outdoor kitchen contractor

When planning your outdoor kitchen, working with an experienced contractor will help you make better and more rewarding choices.

Your contractor will:

• Advise you on various brands of appliances
• Help you stay within your budget
• Discuss strategies for making the best use of available space
• Go over the many features and amenities available for outdoor kitchens
• Walk your property with you and evaluate any “challenges” that might need to be addressed
• Talk with you about the unique maintenance needs for gas and wood appliances
• Make sure you know exactly what will be done during the building of your outdoor kitchen, how long it will take and how much it will cost

Your contractor will obtain the required permits before starting the job. He or she will also ensure that all work is done in strict compliance with Florida state and city codes for building and fire safety.

Get started on your outdoor kitchen dream

Doodlebuggers’ outdoor kitchen experts are happy to meet with you, evaluate your property, answer your questions and offer plenty of advice on the creation of your new outdoor kitchen and living area. Give us a call at (850) 477-1151 in Pensacola, FL, or at (850) 243-0154 in the Destin, FL, area. You can also reach out with our handy contact form.