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Outdoor
Kitchens – Simple and Sophisticated
By
Bev Hlavka
After September 11, many of us decided to
stay closer to home. We are electing to remodel our existing homes instead
of buying new and moving. We are also entertaining in the backyard more than
ever, so it is a natural progression to take what we love about our hearth
and home and put it all outside creating the perfect outdoor room. If you
have never thought of installing an outdoor kitchen before, it is time you
start thinking about it. You don’t need a backyard the size of Southfork to
create an efficient, fun outdoor kitchen of your very own.
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When it comes to designing an outdoor
kitchen, the sky’s the limit. Everyone can have gas or charcoal grill at any
price in their backyard. When you think about adding a wine cooler, outdoor
sink, appliances and bars, you are talking about something altogether
different. You are only limited by your imagination, and for most of us, the
budget. What type of entertaining do you enjoy? Do you have a large family?
What is your favorite method of outdoor cooking? Is food preparation more of
a priority or do your friends like to sit around the bar and socialize? Do
you have a pool or hot tub that you want to incorporate into the area? Would
you like to build around a focal point such as a fieldstone fireplace? If
music is a consideration, what about an outdoor sound system? If you live in
a hot climate such as Arizona, should outdoor misters to be part of the
plan? If ease of cleanup is an issue, do you want something that can be
cleaned with a garden hose? Would you like a gazebo or some type of partial
screening for privacy and weather protection? As you can see, there are a
lot of things to think about during the design process. You want to consider
all of your options before you make decisions because things may not be the
easiest to change midstream.
An Outdoor Kitchen Northwood’s style My
husband and I live on a lake in the north woods so the outdoor kitchen plans
started with how our guests could best enjoy the beautiful lake view as we
were cooking and entertaining. We have a boathouse and many tall pines and
white birch trees that must be considered in the plans. I wanted a dramatic
entrance of well-lit timbered stairs leading from my home down to the
outdoor kitchen area which encompasses a patio of cut flagstone. We don’t
have room for an outdoor fireplace, but every lake home needs a fire pit,
and ours is set in another section of the yard that we use more for fun and
late night conversation. We have a copper fire pit on the patio for warmth
and ambiance on a cool Wisconsin evening. We decided to take advantage of
the boathouse and extend it out as partial protection from the elements for
the cooking station. My husband prefers cooking with gas so we installed a
built-in grill with warming burners. We have a sink and refrigerator close
at hand, also protected by the extension of the boathouse.
My patio is filled with Adirondack style
patio furniture. We have a rope hammock swinging between two tall pines. A
wonderful bistro table and chairs sits close to the cooking area so we don’t
have to carry the food very far and an outdoor bar is near the refrigerator
so it’s close to ice and drinks. We have a gentle slope down to the lake
that is terraced with perennials for color and foliage. More split timbers
were placed for extra seating as part of the patio’s backdrop. We installed
lights below the trees so our yard would be lit in the evening, creating a
festive mood for parties. Our guests enjoy waving as the boaters go by, or
finding out how the fishing is for the day. There is so much entertainment
on the lake; even if it is just watching the mallards or loons swim by for
an occasional visit.
You don’t have to live in the Northwoods
to have a beautiful outdoor kitchen. You can install something right next to
the house or close to a pool. You can make your outdoor entertaining
experience as elaborate or simple as you wish. Just think about how nice it
would be inviting your friends over to enjoy your famous barbecue ribs under
the stars or relaxing on a warm summer day realizing how good life can get.
Bev Hlavka is a successful freelance
writer offering guidance and suggestions for consumers buying patio
furniture, gas grills, picnic tables and more. Her many articles can be
found at http://www.patio-furniture-4u.com. She gives information and tips
to help you save money and make informed buying decisions
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