Outdoor Kitchen Ideas You Might Not Think About + Grilling Recipes

Outdoor kitchens are one of the most sought after features of a home.

They provide another space for you and your family to enjoy that’s unique to your needs and desires. The beauty of custom outdoor kitchens is that whatever your list of “must-haves” are, you can make it happen.

Here’s a list of elements you might want to consider when designing your outdoor kitchen:

Appliances

Determine which appliances you want to have and which ones you can do without.

For example, you might really want a wine cooler, ice machine or even a dishwasher included in your outdoor kitchen while others can do without those. Gathering a list of appliances to include will help you in the designing stage of the process so that you can make sure everything fits.

Storage

Think through what all you’ll want to keep outside and what you don’t mind taking in and out of the house.

For instance, if you’d rather have designated “outdoor dishes”, then you’ll want to make sure you have more under the counter storage space available.

If you have a pool or hottub, you might also consider adding storage for things you might need or use for that.

Counter Height

A lower counter is always perfect for prepping food. Even if you’d like a bar height countertop, make sure that you have at least one portion of your kitchen counter that’s lower so you can prep all that delicious food before throwing it on the grill.

Adding a bar height countertop is also important when it comes to the entertainment value of your outdoor kitchen. Being able to chat and spend time with your family and friends while preparing the food is one of the draws for outdoor kitchens.