12 Sep 7 Insights for Creating Outdoor Patio Kitchens

If you enjoy entertaining, especially when the weather is at it’s best, then you need a functional outdoor patio kitchen. Take a peek out your back door and just imagine what that space could look like. Outdoor patio kitchens are a popular addition to any home and something today’s homeowners absolutely enjoy.

7 Insights for Creating Outdoor Patio Kitchens

As you imagine your new space you probably have many different versions of outdoor patio kitchens in mind. From a simple built in grill with side burners and operational sink and maybe a small refrigerator to a fully tricked out version with built-in cabinets, tons of counter space and all the accouterments of an indoor chef’s kitchen but al fresco. Whatever your budget, and creativity, dictates we are here to offer you our top.  Insights for creating outdoor patio kitchens that are as functional as they are fun.

1. How Will You Use Your New Outdoor Kitchen Space?

Outdoor patio kitchens are useful in so many ways. Defining the way you see yourself and your family utilizing your new space helps you include those features you deem necessary. Do you love entertaining or is your outdoor kitchen going to be used for meal prep for you and your family? If you’re big on entertaining and hosting parties you should consider additional spaces such as a bar area with seating or a fire pit. Outdoor patio kitchens are essentially an extension of the heart of your home.

What’s your cooking style? Are you an outdoor chef who enjoys everything from Saturday afternoon backyard burgers to smoking a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner, making breakfast on an outdoor griddle and cooking up a pizza in your wood-fired pizza oven? The more involved your cooking style the more you’ll need to consider outdoor patio kitchens appliances like refrigerator, built-in cabinets, additional burners and larger prep areas.

2. Outdoor Patio Kitchens Require Utility Hook-Ups

Where are your utility lines? The type of kitchen you desire will certainly require utilities such as electric, water and even gas. Can you tap into these existing lines or will you need entirely new lines? If you’re working with a contractor or a project manager at Seiffert Building Supplies they can help. You may need to enlist the services of a plumber and/or electrician before you understand all of your options for outdoor patio kitchens in your area of the Quad Cities.

3. A Realistic Budget

Outdoor patio kitchens are an asset to any home and typically add value to your property. For that reason consider your addition an investment. But, even a sure investment requires you begin with a budget. Of course the type of space you want influences your budget and vice-versa. Basic outdoor patio kitchens that consist of a built-in grill and limited cabinets and countertop space with a small prep sink will cost significantly less than a more elaborate full outdoor entertainment area. Our advice is to design your addition with plans to add on later if your budget is tight. If not absolutely go as big as you can. But do it as soon as you can as we all know costs only go up when you put it off.

4. Choose Your Appliances

Before you begin work on designing your outdoor home addition select your appliances. Much like your indoor kitchen outdoor patio kitchens should have the best appliances you can afford. These are the places where the magic happens and you want appliances that are durable and reliable. You’ll design your outdoor kitchen around these must-have machines.

5. Do You Have Enough Space?

Consider your layout. Choosing outdoor  appliances you love also requires you to determine how they will fit into your space. You may need to expand the area or those appliances you most want may fit accordingly. Just remember today’s outdoor patio kitchens include built-ins, cabinet space for accessories and countertops for prep. Allow enough space for your selection.

6. What Materials Work Best?

Outdoor patio kitchens are exposed to the Quad Cities elements so you’ll need to select durable, weatherproof and sturdy materials that stand up to whatever mother nature has in store. Additionally, once you’ve invested in top-notch outdoor appliances you’ll want them protected from any kind of threat. That includes weather and pests. Finally you’ll need materials that aren’t combustible. Outdoor cooking typically includes open flames and using combustible foundational materials could spell disaster. 

7. Work With a Professional

Whether your plans include an elaborate or simple outdoor space you absolutely must work with a professional. At Seiffert Building Supplies we take pride in our ability to provide you with the very best in outdoor patio kitchen needs. Our supportive professionals will help you select just the right components to make your space all that you’ve imagined-and more! Contact Seiffert Building Supplies today.