Create Your Dream Outdoor Kitchen
Even though the kitchen is the centre for cooking meals, an outdoor kitchen is excellent place to entertain family & friends during the summer months. Ensuring easy access to resources can make your outdoor kitchen ideas a reality and contribute to growing the value of your home.
Before you build an outdoor kitchen, it is important to assess various factors to ensure that your kitchen serves you all year round. Here are a few garden kitchen ideas to guide you in designing your dream outdoor kitchen.
Assess Your Space
When planning the design of your outdoor kitchen, it is important to see how much space you have and what units you require. Do you have simple outdoor kitchen ideas, BBQ island ideas or are you considering something more elaborate?
You then need to decide what your cooking needs are, if you will be using the kitchen to only entertain guests, or if you just want to cook from outside. Looking at these factors will help you to design your kitchen according to your needs.
Consider electricity, plumbing, and other utilities that will bring your kitchen to life. We also recommend building your outdoor kitchen where you can easily access the indoor kitchen in case you need to gather tools and ingredients.
Doors, Drawers & Individual Components
Plan the features and components you would like in your outdoor kitchen, fortunately there are lots of options available depending on what functions you are looking for.
For example, if you have a Pizza Oven as part of your design then consider a log store underneath, or perhaps you would like some draws near to your cooking area for storing utensils
If you plan to include an outdoor sink then why not put an access door so you can easily get to the plumbing, in complex designs this may be plumbed into a near by drain and in simpler version you may opt to simply include a bucket which may require emptying from time to time.
Small Outdoor Kitchen Ideas
If space is a concern then it can be well worth considering a smaller outdoor kitchen which can fit your space a little easier.
Also a small outdoor kitchen or barbecue can be a great starting point if you plan to build upon it later, you can add features later down the line, thing such as fridges and sinks are a luxury you may not need at the start.
Another great aspect of a smaller outdoor kitchen is the price, you can save a lot of money going for smaller layout.
Build Your Kitchen the Modular Way!
A great way to fit your dream outdoor kitchen or BBQ to the space you have available is to build it with modular units.
Our Draco Grills range of modular outdoor kitchens are both stylish, and practical and you can choose from a wide range of modular units to create your very own custom outdoor kitchen, without the need for any design or build services.
Shop Modular Outdoor KitchensChoose High-Quality Materials
Choosing strong materials will ensure that your outdoor kitchen lasts for years to come. Even though there are different options to choose from, the material you select will affect the kitchen’s purpose, character, and value. Assessing your surrounding climate will help you determine what materials will suit your outdoor space.
Our patio kitchen ideas feature either a metal or brick based structure, where metal is concerned it is well worth using either galvanised steel or aluminium so as to avaoid the risk of rust, stainless steel is also great for outdoor kitchens however this is more common for the doors and drawers and not as cost effective for the frame.
Outdoor Kitchen Designs
If you are looking to lengthen your outdoor kitchen or create an entertaining spot for guests, you should design it well to avoid adding or changing things after a certain amount of time. Include appliances that will suit what you want to use your outdoor space for.
A practical design will assure straightforward cooking and entertainment. Please ensure that there is enough space for preparing food, serving, storage, and cleaning areas.
If your outdoor kitchen is planning to be an extension for your indoor kitchen, choose a layout that will blend the two areas together.
Covered Outdoor Kitchen Ideas
Being able to cook and eat outside is one of the best parts of the summer, but due to the unpredictability of the British weather, covered outdoor kitchen ideas are worth considering if you're intending to upgrade your outdoor cooking area.
The more shade, shelter from the wind and rain, and additional warmth that your outdoor kitchen receives will increase the amount of time you spend outside.
When it comes to ideas for outdoor shading, there are many options. This includes basic and quick-to-assemble BBQ shelters, timber pergolas, and standalone buildings, and roof extensions. The choices you make will depend on how much space you have available and how basic or detailed you would like your outdoor kitchen coverage to be.
Consider Pre-Built Packages!
A pre-built package outdoor kitchen would typically include all of the elements you would want, things such as a barbecue, a sink, a fridge and plenty of storage! The benefit of this approach is the cost can be kept a lot lower than a more bespoke design with the trade-off that the unit is less customisable.
A great example of a pre-built kitchen package is our Avalon Range by Draco Grills
