Taking your kitchen outdoors

As always, indoor outdoor flow is important in home design and especially so in considering the placement of your outdoor kitchen. Flat access is preferred for kitchen installation and ease of use for the homeowner, though sloping areas can be redeveloped with decking or excavation. Decking also makes a great flooring for the kitchen, as do outdoor tiles and slate. Depending on your garden access, any appliances or features you would like installed may need to be craned into place.

To allow the kitchen and dining area to be used regardless of the weather, a roof and possibly some shelter walls may need to be installed. If this is close to your home, attaching a transparent roof also allows sunlight to continue through your windows, rather than blocking it. A retractable roof is also an option, letting you make the decision on using it depending on the weather. Finally, it is also possible to have your new al fresco area roofed in the same materials as your home, giving a visually seamless and flowing option.

Outside bench space is as equally as important as it is inside, as is a sink and running water. Installing useful appliances such as a mini fridge also help reduce the need to shuttle between kitchens, letting you thoroughly enjoy being outside. Landscaping around it by planting herbs and other edible plants is also a lovely idea. Depending on your budget and the type of cooking you are planning to do, the appliances you furnish it with could be as simple as a BBQ or grill, moving towards a pizza oven, side burner or built in oven.

Our teams here at Pzazz Building would love to plan and build your dream outdoor kitchen. Contact us for a free In Home Consultation.