20 Things to Include In Your Outdoor Kitchen!
Creating an outdoor living space is becoming increasingly more popular among homeowners. With all of the design options out there, creating an outdoor kitchen requires careful planning and placement of amenities. If you're looking for a way to elevate your outdoor entertainment area, installing an outdoor kitchen is the perfect way to avoid constant trips into the house and have the ultimate hangout spot outdoors! Read on to find out 20 things to include in your outdoor kitchen at the Lake of the Ozarks.
1. Cabinetry - The foundation of the outdoor kitchen is the cabinets! Our line of Brown Jordan Outdoor Cabinets combines luxury and function to your outdoor kitchen.
2. Trash Pull - Out Cabinet – Keep trash out of sight yet within reach for easy cleanup.
3. BBQ & Outdoor Grill Hood – If your outdoor kitchen isn’t in open air, consider ventilating it with a grill hood. It’s perfect if you opt to have your outdoor living space as part of a lanais or transitional California/Florida room.
4. Float a shelf, or two – If your outdoor kitchen is placed against a back wall, floating shelves will provide additional storage or serve as a decorative element.
5. Smokers – Want that authentic barbeque flavor? Consider adding a smoker to complement your grill and use indirect heat to lock in that smoky flavor.
6. Sink – Adding a sink will encourage cleaning as you go and makes for easy prepping while eliminating trips indoors.
7. Pizza Oven – Growing in popularity, a pizza oven provides an additional cooking alternative – homemade pizza never tasted so good!
8. Side Burner – It easily accommodates a lobster pot and anything else you use a stovetop for including sides!
9. Griddle – Serve up breakfast al fresco! Creative recipes include using a griddle vs. a grill, elevating your culinary skills.
10. Counters – Think about the countertop material for your prep station space and consider creating an outdoor kitchen island layout, providing counter space for the non-cooking appliances such as the sink.
11. Seating – Although the tradition is to add guest seating nearby, keeping the cook “within the social circle” while working, today’s outdoor living areas and entertainment spaces feature low-seating areas away from the grill in configurations mirroring indoor living rooms.
12. Storage – Add storage around the backside of an island layout with cabinets.
13. Ice Maker/Ice Storage – Choose an ice maker or ice storage unit to conveniently chill beverages.
14. Outdoor Refrigerator – Eliminate constant indoor runs and portable coolers while keeping perishable ingredients safely chilled until cooking time.
15. Wine Cooler – A perfect addition to the end of a cabinet run for accommodating guests and allows for self-serving.
16. Kegerator – Keep beer cold, readily available and fresh for an extended period of time.
17. Glassware Storage – Serve up a tasty beverage with the perfect point-of-use storage area for glasses and stemware.
18. Get Shady – Add a rooftop or pergola to enhance al fresco dining by providing a bit of shade and protect your outdoor kitchen investment from the elements.
19. Fire It Up – Heat stacks, small heaters, chimineas or fire pits will heat things up in your outdoor living space and keep the party going well after the sun goes down.
1. Cabinetry - The foundation of the outdoor kitchen is the cabinets! Our line of Brown Jordan Outdoor Cabinets combines luxury and function to your outdoor kitchen.
2. Trash Pull - Out Cabinet – Keep trash out of sight yet within reach for easy cleanup.
3. BBQ & Outdoor Grill Hood – If your outdoor kitchen isn’t in open air, consider ventilating it with a grill hood. It’s perfect if you opt to have your outdoor living space as part of a lanais or transitional California/Florida room.
4. Float a shelf, or two – If your outdoor kitchen is placed against a back wall, floating shelves will provide additional storage or serve as a decorative element.
5. Smokers – Want that authentic barbeque flavor? Consider adding a smoker to complement your grill and use indirect heat to lock in that smoky flavor.
6. Sink – Adding a sink will encourage cleaning as you go and makes for easy prepping while eliminating trips indoors.
7. Pizza Oven – Growing in popularity, a pizza oven provides an additional cooking alternative – homemade pizza never tasted so good!
8. Side Burner – It easily accommodates a lobster pot and anything else you use a stovetop for including sides!
9. Griddle – Serve up breakfast al fresco! Creative recipes include using a griddle vs. a grill, elevating your culinary skills.
10. Counters – Think about the countertop material for your prep station space and consider creating an outdoor kitchen island layout, providing counter space for the non-cooking appliances such as the sink.
11. Seating – Although the tradition is to add guest seating nearby, keeping the cook “within the social circle” while working, today’s outdoor living areas and entertainment spaces feature low-seating areas away from the grill in configurations mirroring indoor living rooms.
12. Storage – Add storage around the backside of an island layout with cabinets.
13. Ice Maker/Ice Storage – Choose an ice maker or ice storage unit to conveniently chill beverages.
14. Outdoor Refrigerator – Eliminate constant indoor runs and portable coolers while keeping perishable ingredients safely chilled until cooking time.
15. Wine Cooler – A perfect addition to the end of a cabinet run for accommodating guests and allows for self-serving.
16. Kegerator – Keep beer cold, readily available and fresh for an extended period of time.
17. Glassware Storage – Serve up a tasty beverage with the perfect point-of-use storage area for glasses and stemware.
18. Get Shady – Add a rooftop or pergola to enhance al fresco dining by providing a bit of shade and protect your outdoor kitchen investment from the elements.
19. Fire It Up – Heat stacks, small heaters, chimineas or fire pits will heat things up in your outdoor living space and keep the party going well after the sun goes down.
20. Grills – A variety of types of grills to complement cooking preferences await you with one that enables you to cook as much or as little food as you wish in a short amount of time. You can choose from infrared, propane or an electric built-in outdoor grill.
Contact Ragan Cabinets to Build an Outdoor Kitchen!
Ragan Cabinets offers several lines of outdoor cabinets at the Lake of the Ozarks. Our outdoor cabinet lines are specifically engineered to withstand the outside elements to ensure your outdoor kitchen lasts for many years to come. If you’re considering building an outdoor kitchen but you have questions about styles and cost, reach out to our cabinet company at the Lake of the Ozarks - Ragan Cabinets! Our in-house kitchen designer a the Lake of the Ozarks would love to help you design your dream outdoor kitchen!
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