Outdoor Kitchen Designs

Maximize Summer Fun with an outdoor kitchen

It is that time of year again when the weather gets a little bit warmer. We are reacquainted with sun-shine filled days and backyard gatherings with friends and family. Relish in the moment as the beloved BBQ grill comes out of winter hibernation. Dust it off, clean it up and get ready for some great nights of good old fashioned backyard bar-b-ques. Take a look around and consider renovating the backyard party area.

One of the greatest ways to renovate the backyard is by adding an outdoor kitchen area to the design. It brings the functionality of an indoor kitchen together with the practicality of eating dinner outside in the warm weather and sunshine. A kitchen setup in the backyard puts everything at the cook’s fingertips. There is no longer the need to run back and forth from the inside to the outdoor grill just to complete dinner. This innovative time-saver in the backyard lets the cook enjoy the company of friends and family while still keeping an eye on dinner.

Outdoor kitchens are readily available in design layouts ranging from basic to everything that can be found in a gourmet chef kitchen. Start by deciding which style of grill to bring into the backyard. There are two basic options of a traditional, stand alone grill and a built in grill. Each features stainless steel exteriors with everything needed for grilling perfection on the interior. There are wire racks for grilling or roasting food selections and side items. Warming racks for allowing food to cool before being served. Functional knobs are easily accessible by being housed on the lower front portion of the grills. The only difference between the two grill styles is housing. Traditional grills stand alone where as built in grills are housed as part of a more expansive outdoor BBQ kitchen island design.

Once the grill has been decided on, the sky is the limit as to what else can be included in the design of outdoor kitchens. Possibilities range from kitchen sinks and refrigerators to extra storage cabinets. Enlist the service of grill side burners to cook twice the food in half the time. Take backyard entertainment up a level by adding cocktail and beer centers to the kitchen layout. Add a kitchen ice caddy perfect for drink storage or a place for the kids’ popsicles and the backyard BBQ celebration is complete.

Your Ideal Outdoor Kitchen in 8 Steps

An outdoor kitchen is the newest “must have” in home design and with summer here now is the perfect time to get one at your home. Take full advantage of your outdoor area and install an outdoor kitchen. Summer is the time to spend outdoors enjoying Mother Nature and making the most of these long days and balmy evenings.  An outdoor kitchen will take your alfresco dining experiences to a whole new level.

Install an outdoor kitchen to your specifications so that you get exactly what you want. At Lifestyle BBQs they provide an Australian Made lifestyle modular outdoor kitchen range where you design your own outdoor kitchen by making a range of selections.

Select your barbeque module – 3, 4, or 5 burner? Fuel Connection – LPG Cylinder, LPG bayonet, Natural Gas Bayonet or charcoal? Pick your stainless plate and grill combination Lift away cover or roasting hood with/without ceramic glass viewing? Trolley and Cabinet Kit under barbeque? Specify cabinets Specify benchtops Pick additional extras – side sink, separate sink, draws, fridge?

In eight easy steps you can create your ideal outdoor kitchen.

Not only will an outdoor kitchen enable you and your family and friends to enjoy your very own great outdoors it will also add value to your property. So not only is an outdoor kitchen an investment in your relaxation time but also an investment in your home.

Also, each Lifestyle Modular Outdoor Kitchen comes with a 25 year warranty which means 25 years of outdoor entertainment and enjoyment, 25 years of outdoor kitchen eating with your family and friends, 25 years of added value to your home and life.

An outdoor kitchen will also save you money as you will choose to stay home and enjoy your investment instead of going out. In these economic times people are more cautious with their spending and choosing to stay home and make purchase for the purpose of home entertainment. The outdoor kitchen does just that. Enjoy your garden, your pool and the environment and start planning your outdoor kitchen today.

Install Outdoor Kitchens So That You Are Ready For A Truly Australian Summer

Outdoor kitchens are trendy! They’re in! And they’re the must have renovation item today! But what exactly is an outdoor kitchen? Is it the removal of your current kitchen and then strategically placing it around the backyard?

No. It is simply turning your outdoor space into another room. It is supersizing your BBQ area and turning them into outdoor kitchens that can cater for all your outdoor entertaining needs. You will no longer need to clutter your kitchen with cooking and cleaning and storing because outdoor kitchens can do it all.

Outdoor kitchens are ideal for the Australian lifestyle as they allow people to further embrace the outdoors and BBQing. Australian’s are notorious for their love of the outdoors and for BBQing so it is no wonder that outdoor kitchens were developed. No longer do the family cooks need to slave over hot stoves in hot kitchens during hot summers. Now, with the help of the new outdoor kitchens, cooking can be enjoyed in the outdoors.

Outdoor kitchens can be as simple or as elaborate as you choose as there are many additions available. Some of these include:

-          3, 4 or 5 Burners

-          Roasting Hood

-          Trolley and Cabinet (sits under the BBQ)

-          Side Cabinets

-          Bench Tops

-          Side Burners

-          Sink Top

-          Extra Bench Tops

-          Beverage Centre/Bar Fridge

-          Dishwasher

-          Drawers

-          Different Sizes of Grills and Hot Plates

-          Storage

As you can see outdoor kitchens have everything, including the kitchen sink- if you want one! Like your home and your garden, outdoor kitchens can be designed to reflect you and your style.