السبت، 3 يونيو 2017

Outdoor Kitchen Remodel Basic Tips

By Edward Robinson


Kitchen is an area for people to store, prepare and cook food and where they keep all related utensils. Related utensils are placed here also such as microwave oven, refrigerator, dishwasher and others. Although these are considered the main functions within this room, it may serve also as a space for dining, laundry and entertaining.

This area is usually inside the house but other families are starting to discover the benefits of cooking outside in their garden. It is a great way for entertaining your guests because you can socialize while they wait for the food to be cooked. Here are some basic tips for outdoor kitchen remodel Tarrant County that you can use when planning to have one.

Set up the functional zones similar in what you would in your indoor kitchen through applying the good design principles. It must have hot, wet, dry and cold areas with spaces between them enough for them to effectively work together. Include a spot for your guests to hang around so you could talk to them while your flow of work is not interrupted.

There are similarities between indoor and the outdoor kitchen and a few differences particularly the exposure to elements is greater for the outside ones. There are no walls also so additional options for cooking are available like grilling and smoking. During the design step, plan how the areas will work together during food preparation.

Select materials and equipment with low maintenance which are made to endure how harsh they are being used in the area outside. You will use all of them more often if they can be easily cleaned making this investment a not wasted one. They must withstand high temperatures particularly the counters and patio and could survive cold climates if you ever live in one.

Complement its design with the architecture and landscape of your home by using compatible materials and incorporating subtle details. Make the entire outdoor area a single functional plan where dining, cooking and pool areas coexist. Your cook must not be isolated with the rest of the people by planning the traffic flow properly.

You may use heaters, rain shelters and shade so the season for outdoor entertaining can be extended with the use of shade trees, awning and pergolas. Remember not to place above the grill a combustible awning so it will not catch fire. Portable propane and natural gas heaters may be used under patios and counters.

Plan out the best and practical place to install the necessary utilities like gas, water and electrical supply. Incorporate options for entertainment when designing such as placing speakers strategically allowing everyone to hear the music. The television must also be placed where a good picture can be delivered even when a bright sunlight is there.

Provide adequate lights so you can do some tasks even when its already dark and ambient lights to supplement the atmosphere. Consider your needs and the available equipment when designing by determining the way you cook indoor and outdoor. Other things to be considered are the number of people you usually entertain and if you do the cooking yourself during parties or you hire a chef.




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