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With today’s outdoor kitchen products, amenities and design options, there’s no reason you can’t have the perfect area for cooking, entertaining, socializing and just relaxing right in your backyard.
Doodlebuggers Fireplace, Grill & Outdoor Store of Pensacola, FL, and Destin, FL, specializes in designing and building outdoor kitchens that serve the functional needs and designer tastes of our customers.
Here are a few ways to put together your ideal outdoor kitchen.
Where and how big?Before making any other decisions, determine how much space in your yard you want to use for your kitchen, seating and other areas. Choose the best spot to build, keeping in mind that proximity to a house entrance will probably be important.
When you know where your kitchen will go, start thinking about appliances. Modern backyard kitchens can include stovetops, ovens, grills, refrigerators, dishwashers and other unique specialty appliances.
Make your kitchen more efficient with plenty of countertops and workspaces in a wide range of handsome materials and finishes. Add warm and cold storage bins, sinks, custom cabinetry and dazzling lighting.
Most anything you might find in a traditional in-the-house kitchen can be part of your outdoor kitchen.
For many homeowners, an outdoor fireplace is the perfect finishing touch to a backyard dining and entertaining area. A fireplace can be custom built from stone, brick or other materials; it can also be purchased pre-built. Either style can run on wood, natural gas or propane.
Another popular feature in modern outdoor kitchens is a full bar outfitted with space for glasses, bottles, sinks, refrigeration, ice, blenders and everything else to keep your guests happy.
You might also consider adding a giant-screen television and a sound system with speakers placed throughout the kitchen and seating areas. Fire pits also make great additions to an outdoor living space.
Know ahead of time the general number of people your outdoor kitchen will be serving and plan for appropriate seating space.
You can go with simple chairs and tables, or get inventive by adding luxurious couches and armchairs made specifically for outdoor use. Seating areas can be screened for seclusion and privacy; they can also be built on a riser for better views of your property.
Light up your spaces with hanging lanterns, track lighting, lamps, light strips and other attractive designs to create just the mood and feel you’re after. Most modern lighting systems can be operated with a remote or an app.
It’s impossible to cover here every conceivable feature and amenity you can include in a new or remodeled backyard living space. Your best resource for ideas and planning the perfect setup is your outdoor kitchen design specialist.
Working with an experienced builder such as Doodlebuggers, you can quickly narrow down your options to include only the best and most functional amenities while avoiding the confusion that comes from trying to manage everything yourself.
Your contractor will help you address space requirements and cost parameters. He or she will also oversee the delivery of equipment and components and ensure that everything is built and installed according to code.
Doodlebuggers is ready to work with you every step of the way in creating the perfect outdoor kitchen and entertaining area. Speak with an 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.
