Outdoor Kitchen Storage & Organization

If you do any level of outdoor cooking, storage space probably plays a big factor in how much you enjoy your time out there. If you don’t have sufficient storage space, or if the storage you have is not exactly organized, it can make outdoor cooking a major pain. Doodlebuggers Fireplace, Grill & Outdoor Store of Pensacola, FL, and Destin, FL, would like to share some outdoor kitchen storage and organization tips for people who wish to enhance their outdoor kitchens and those who are planning to have one built.

Outdoor Kitchen Storage Solutions

While the appliances and setup in your outdoor kitchen may not be as elaborate as your indoor kitchen, efficient storage space is a must. Generally, storage covers five areas:

1. Perishable food storage

This can include:
• A refrigerator and freezer for perishables
• Warming bins for food waiting to be served
• Prep station containers for necessary condiments and food items

2. Dry food storage

This is where you keep everything edible that won’t spoil quickly. Boxed and canned goods can go here, as can breads and pastries.

3. Equipment and utensil storage

Plates, bowls, glasses, cups, silverware, knives, spatulas and the like need to be organized. You can also have special storage receptacles for coffee makers, blenders, juicers, food processors and other small appliances to keep them out of the weather.

4. Cleaning item storage

Depending on the amenities in your outdoor kitchen, you may want to store mops and buckets, brooms and vacuum cleaners. You’ll also need space for the usual array of cleansers, sponges, scrubbers, paper towels, drying towels and more.

5. Trash storage

Modern outdoor kitchens feature many handsome cabinet ideas for housing trash containers so that they’re handy yet out of sight. These and other storage areas are part of a well-organized outdoor kitchen. You know what it will take to make your unique workspace as efficient as possible, and you can talk about all this with your contractor.

Customize the appearance of your storage spaces

Above, we looked at the types of things you can create storage spaces for. Now, let’s consider the containers and cabinetry themselves. A good contractor will work with you to bring about the most attractive look for your kitchen while making sure it’s perfectly organized and convenient. Cabinetry and shelving can be set up in a variety of ways to give you a kitchen in which everything has a place.

• Base cabinets below cooking, prep and serving stations
• Cabinetry around the grill and other large appliances
• Traditional wall cabinetry and shelving designs
• Island workstation with cabinets
• Custom enclaves to cover and protect small appliances

Your kitchen, your design

Some of the features we talked about here may be more than you need or want for your outdoor kitchen. We only mention them so you can get an idea of all that’s available and picture how it could make your outdoor cooking experiences even better.

Your contractor can upgrade your existing cooking spaces or design and build a brand-new outdoor kitchen from top to bottom. The ideas we’ve shared here will give you a good place to start, whatever your end goal might be.

Call Florida’s outdoor kitchen specialists

Doodlebuggers creates magnificent outdoor kitchens and living spaces, and we perform all types of upgrades to existing spaces. If it’s time to get to work on your kitchen, we’re ready to help. Reach an outdoor living expert today at (850) 477-1151 in Pensacola, FL, or at (850) 243-0154 in the Destin, FL, area. You can also get in touch with our handy contact form.