Outdoor Kitchens: Questions to Ask Yourself During the Design Stages

Posted: Mar 14, 2014
Author: The Gallery of Stone

Few things in this world can beat the feeling of sitting out in your backyard on a warm summer’s evening and cooking in your outdoor kitchen. One of the advantages of outdoor kitchens is that these kitchens don’t have as many space limitations as your indoor kitchen. Because of this, the sky is almost the limit when it comes to creating outdoor kitchens.

However, when you’re in the middle of the design process, you’ll want to keep several important factors in mind. Although style is important, it’s more important to consider the functionality and features that will be included in your outdoor kitchen.  Ask yourself questions like:

• How often do you want to cook outside?
• What kinds of food do you enjoy cooking in the great outdoors?
• Are there any child safety requirements you need to consider?
• Does your family love to cook together? How many people will regularly be cooking in this outdoor kitchen at one time?
• Would you rather wash the dishes in your outdoor kitchen or bring them indoors to clean?
• Will you eat outside after you’re done cooking in your outdoor kitchen?

Asking yourself these questions will ensure that your new outdoor kitchen fits your needs perfectly. However, outdoor kitchens can be a little bit tricky to design. If you’re struggling with the design process, contact us at The Gallery of Stone in Clermont, Florida. We specialize in designing and building outdoor kitchens, so everything will come together exactly how you want it to!