Outdoor kitchen ideas

Summer has arrived, and we want to spend as much time as possible catching up with our friends and family outside. Make your guests feel as comfortable as possible, just as if they are in their own home. To do this, start by cooking warm, delicious food that will complement the amazing times to come. Cooking a spread of food, however, will not only keep you stuck inside in the kitchen away from your guests outside, but will also heat your house in the hot summer months. You deserve to be out there cooking while mingling, so what can you do?

The perfect solution for this is adding an outdoor kitchen. It not only looks attractive but it is also rising in popularity nowadays. If you haven’t thought about it, we can help you realize why having an outdoor kitchen is a great idea. 

Outdoor kitchens are modern, stylish, and luxurious additions to your yard. They are also very practical, and they can make you enjoy cooking even more. Cooking during the summer will not be such a pain anymore when you are in the right environment. So let’s break down outdoor kitchen ideas that will inspire you to build your own.

How much does building outdoor kitchens cost?

Of course, this part will vary depending on various factors and elements like your outdoor kitchen design that you want or features that you need. Some overall pricing for building an outdoor kitchen can range anywhere between $2,000 to $10,000. Again, it all depends on what you want in your outdoor kitchen, the design you are going for, what you need for your outdoor kitchen to run correctly, etc. 

If you want to go over the (counter) top, you can spend even more. Some people are happy just with having a grill as an integral part of the outdoor kitchen. Yet some people want to add pergola as well, furnish the kitchen better, add water futures, outdoor refrigerator and so on… 

Although this sounds wonderful, you will need to determine your budget first and then start choosing the elements and making that perfect outdoor kitchen.

Outdoor kitchen essentials

So let’s start with the outside kitchen basics:

The grill is the most important part of course. Based on your budget and personal preferences, you can choose between charcoal, electrical, or propane grill. Pricings are different for all of them but the result will always be an amazing BBQ no matter which one you choose. 

Smokers, barrel grills, and uprights are also popular options. Yet if your budget lets you do it – why you don’t have all of them? 

Outdoor pizza ovens are also a more than welcome addition to your new outdoor kitchen. If your crew is not in the mood for BBQ, pizza will always work. And you can use it all year round!

Flooring and countertops

When you are building an outdoor BBQ kitchen, you need to think about the aesthetics, durability, and practicality. So which materials should you use that are easy to clean and durable enough to stand even the harsh weather? 

Granite is fantastic, although sometimes a very expensive choice. Bluestone or soapstone are also great to tie everything together.

When it comes to flooring- utilizing natural stone or concrete is always great to make space both aesthetically appealing and durable. 

Shade and protection

Creating shade for your outdoor kitchen can be practical for numerous reasons. First, you will want to protect your appliances. Second, you will want to enjoy outdoor activities with your friends that not even pouring rain will stop you from having fun. Lastly, some flowers need proper shade and protection to thrive. 

To help provide shade and protection to your outdoor kitchen area, pergolas or gazebos are always a welcoming addition to your backyard. They will always look attractive, and they will help you increase the property value.

Set up a seating area for your friends and furnish it with decorative furniture like rattan or bamboo to make it look classy and modern.

Welcome additions to your outdoor kitchen

Adding power and water lines depends mostly on the installations in your house, but with a bit of planning, you can make this happen. 

Having power can help you in many ways. You can add a refrigerator to the kitchen. Drinking a cold drink on a hot day while waiting for tasty food sounds like a great idea.

If you want to take things to the next level, you can work on the entertainment part as well. You can add a TV and host an exciting game or movie night. Once you install your outdoor kitchen, your friends will be more frequent visitors.

In conclusion

If you are thinking of installing a new outdoor kitchen, we can help you plan and organize all the features you want to add. You will be organizing the most incredible outdoor parties we missed so much in no time!