Tuesday, December 13, 2011

The advantages and disadvantages of the design of outdoor cooking - a multi-part series

The recent popularity of outdoor kitchens is expected to continue to be a hot trend. Not only are warm climates of the south, with an increased growth of outdoor cooking, but the colder climates of the north are. They offer a good return on investment (ROI), you decide to sell your home and also offer a friendly and functional, living outside.

When it comes to building your outdoor kitchen, the possibilities are endless! It can be big or small ... by a single unit "portable" or modular, ie a grid with space work plan on both sides of a large extent, fully functional outdoor kitchen / living room complete with grille (s) refrigerators and freezers, sinks, and lots and lots of storage space. Can be developed in the basins close, terraces, gardens, or almost anywhere you want to have a cozy living space outdoors.

As you can see, even though it may seem a luxury, there's really no set rules for defining an area as an outdoor kitchen. With a little imagination and design guidelines and helpful resources like this, you will find that no matter how safe you want to be collected in a central location for your family and friends and enjoy life the outside is.

Here is a brief questionnaire and pleasure to help you begin to determine the discovery of design objectives kitchen. The answers to these questions will help you a brief introduction to cooking options outside to meet your needs and requirements. That's a lot of fun and remember there are no good or bad!

To complete the survey, read the following five questions and choose the option that best describes your outdoor living space and all the functions and purpose:

Before Where are you located?

a. In a very cold climate with long winters and cold summers and relatively mild (such as Alaska and North American countries, etc.)

b. In a temperate climate with average rainfall and a warm, sunny days and occasional snowfall or limited (as Mid-Atlantic areas, etc.)

c. In hot, dry and sunny in the south (note: low rainfall, low humidity, mild climate all year round - such as Arizona, etc.)

d. In the southern tropical, hot and humid climate (Note: tropical storms or heavy rain, high humidity and temperature are common - such as the coastal areas of South Florida, etc)

According to In general, best describes how you plan to stay with your kitchen?

a. Informal - especially for small meetings of family and friends (5-10 people).

b. Special occasions - birthdays, etc. (up to 25 people).

c. Extra large meetings - family reunions, large parties, etc. (more than 25 people).

d. All of the above

How many times do you have the third design of your outdoor kitchen?

a. only for special occasions or meetings, a couple of times a year.

b. Several times a month.

c. Once or twice a week.

d. All the time (three or more times per week).

4 How much open space you have for your outdoor kitchen?

a. very little room for much more than a barbecue with a little counter space is limited, and perhaps a few seats.

b. It could contain my ideal outdoor cooking grill, a sink, a little storage space, storage space and a small seating area - a moderate amount.

c. A large crowd - I want a grill, sink, storage and preparation areas, storage room, a living room bigger for a larger number of guests, and all the other evidence that I like a refrigerator, could be accommodated waste containers, pizza oven, etc.

d. The sky is the limit - I can take what I can dream!

5 What is your budget? (Note: This price must include an integrated grid)

a. $ 5000 or less.

b. $ 10,000 or less.

c. $ 15,000 or less.

d. $ 15,000 or more, the costs are not my primary consideration.

Now we want to spoil your choice - for all (a) to respond to give you 5 points for every (b) answer is to give 10 points for each answer (c) 15 points, and for each response (d) for self-giving 20 points. Total points and find your total is less than:

Mostly A - 30 points or less: Although you do not have much room to work and / or money, there are options available. Consider one. Beautiful built grill with side cabinets, which are made from different materials such as Starboard, PVC or wood Later, as the room or the budget allows, you can easily update and add space to your kitchen.

Above B - 35 points - 50 points: If you answered mostly B, you can see how the use of your outdoor space on a fairly frequent, some would like additional services. Expected depending on your budget, it could be a simple "wall or a line" or only the construction of the kitchen design more and more popular form of L. The choice of material can also Starboard, PVC, be and / or wood.

Most C - 55 points - 75 points: If you fall into this category, the thought is definitely on the way to an area very well and carefully planned the outdoor life that is both functional and comfortable. A wide range of options available in terms of kitchen design and layout, and the form and function, with a variety of additional services. Have you always dreamed of an outdoor wood oven, or maybe a nice home or even a fireplace? No problem! They are certainly one way of being able to plan your outdoor living space that you can enjoy years of outdoor life with a variety of materials such as options starboard, PVC or wood.

Especially D - 80 or more points: Congratulations! The sky is the limit for you! There are many design options and can also create a customized room and using a designer specializing in outdoor kitchens to help you take into account in decision making. Your choice of materials and design possibilities are endless in the completion of the outdoor kitchen of your dreams in a variety of materials with Starboard, PVC and / or wood.

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