Outdoor Kitchen Designs & Plans

Do you enjoy spending time eating, entertaining and relaxing outdoors? Would you rather be outdoors then cooped up in your house behind four walls? If this sounds like you, then it only makes sense that you treat yourself to a full service outdoor kitchen that has everything your inside kitchen has, plus the beauty of the outdoors!

Enjoy your outdoor living spaces to the fullest by designing an outdoor kitchen with everything you would ever want or need. The ideal outdoor kitchens would include an outdoor bbq island, side burner, cabinets, outdoor sink, a pizza oven and an outdoor fireplace. Even if you have a smaller backyard, you can accomplish all of this with a minimal amount of space as long as you carefully plan it out.

Your BBQ grill island will be the heart of your outdoor kitchen. Find yourself a high quality bbq grill; for this is what you will be using to cook most of the time. Before you purchase any outdoor barbecue, you should think about these important factors:

Should I go with an Electric, Gas, or Charcoal Grill?

    
Outdoor Kitchen: Built In grill BBQ Carts
(Built In electric, gas, and charcoal Grills)

While there is no flat out correct answer to what kind of fuel is the absolute best (even though some bbq experts might try to argue that there is), it all comes down to taste and preference.

Built In Electric Grill

These are popular because they are the easiest, safest, and quickest barbecues to heat up. They come in many different forms and sizes. You can purchase electric grill built in bbq islands, carts, and small portable units. Even though electric barbecues won’t give off as much smoky flavor as charcoal, wood chips can be added to compensate. For the person who’s constantly on the run without much free time, an electric built in grill might be their best choice.

Built In Gas Grill - Click to the left to buy a built in gas grill

Gas barbecues have become popular because they are the easiest to use, heat up quickly, and have you ready to feast the quickest out of any other grill. If you are looking for a more mesquite taste, wood chips may be added to gas grills for extra flavor. Gas barbecues can range in all kinds of different sizes and prices, and can come in the form of built in grill bbq islands or bbq carts. If you plan on having big outdoor parties, this is probably your best choice.

Built In Charcoal Grill

Charcoal grills usually produce a slightly smokier bbq flavor for those who love that mesquite taste. Charcoal is known to put out steady and predictable heat, so there shouldn’t be any surprises when it comes to charcoal grilling. They can be found in the form of built in grill bbq islands, bbq carts, or small portable units. The biggest downfall to charcoal grills is that the coals can take a while to start up, depending on your method of starting them. These barbecues are usually smaller, and probably won’t be able to cook for many people unless they want to wait for a long time. Charcoal grills are good for someone who doesn’t want to spend much money on a grill, as they are usually the cheapest.

Deluxe double side-by-side burner

These can use fuel sources of Propane, Natural Gas, or can be electric. If you will usually be cooking only for yourself, or 1-2 other people, you might be able to get away with only a single side burner. But if you plan on having big outdoor bbq parties in your backyard, a double side burner is probably your best option for maximum output.

Outdoor Storage

Outdoor Kitchen: Complete Utility Storage set

Outdoor kitchen cabinets are a necessity for keeping your outside kitchen organized and easy to use with everything you need right at hand. These storage components can come in many different forms:

Outdoor Sink

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Outdoor Kitchen: Stainless Steel Sink
with soap dispenser

An outdoor sink is a “no brainer” for an outdoor kitchen. To ease the process of preparation and cleanup, a quality stainless steel outdoor sink should be installed. These can be purchased with a built in soap cartridge for easy dispensing of dish or hand soap.

Pizza Oven

Outdoor Kitchen: Built In Pizza Oven (110V)

Outdoor pizza ovens will enable you to do more in your outdoor kitchen. If you get tired of eating steak, chicken and fish all the time and want to get creative with various pizza recipes, include an outdoor pizza oven into your outdoor kitchen plans. Not only can you make your favorite pizza pies with one of these, but they can also be used to cook delicious breads that will wow your guests and make a delectable appetizer.

Outdoor Fireplace and Outdoor Firepit

Outdoor Kitchen: Fireplaces & Firepits

And because you can't ignore the ambiance in your outdoor kitchen, an outdoor fireplace is a great center piece that will keep the party going throughout the night. Not only are these fireplaces or firepits mesmerizing to your eyes, but they will keep you warm as well so you can use your outdoor kitchen even in the wintertime. You can find an outdoor fireplace that's wood burning, gas, electric and fire pits.

Outdoor BBQ Islands Grill

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