Investing in an Outdoor Kitchen
If you enjoy spending your days in the garden and love cooking outside, investing in an outdoor kitchen will transform your summer. No matter what size garden you have, you can add a cooking and entertaining space that will make prepping and serving food a pleasure. Invite friends and family over on sunny evenings to spend quality time together. Entertaining in the garden in style will make summertime gatherings all the more memorable.
How to build a stone outdoor kitchen
Good planning will help you to construct a beautiful al-fresco kitchen, whatever budget you have to work with. Before you start, take the following elements into consideration:
1. Where to place your outdoor kitchen
The location of your new outdoor kitchen is important. It’s usually more convenient to build the space fairly close to the back door of your house. This makes it easier to fetch and carry things from the indoor kitchen. The area you choose must be flat, the side of a patio or deck is a popular choice due to this.
Select a position in the garden that offers more privacy from neighbours and a spot that will inconvenience others as little as possible. Would you prefer your kitchen to enjoy the shade or direct sun? Consider which area of your garden would be best for your preferences.
2. Why use stone over other materials
An outdoor kitchen with stone countertops is extremely versatile in terms of style. Create a rustic haven that would suit a country garden or a sleek and polished modern cooking area.
Natural stone not only offers a striking appearance but is also impressively durable, often being scratch, stain and heat resistant. Ask Shaw Stone’s expert team for advice on which of our high-quality stone countertops will be ideal for your outdoor kitchen.
3. How to make an outdoor kitchen island
For a social centrepiece, an island is the perfect answer. Islands provide extra workspace, a seating area with bar stools and a natural gathering place for guests. The island can be as large or small as the available space allows and can incorporate cupboard space for storing cooking utensils.
4. What outdoor appliances to include
When it comes to equipping your outside kitchen, there are lots of exciting tools to choose between. Wood-fired pizza ovens are a fun and popular option if you like entertaining. Gas grills and traditional charcoal barbecues are a traditional staple and come in all kinds of sizes and designs to suit your space. Outdoor sinks are a practical addition to your new kitchen space, giving you an accessible water supply and a washing-up facility. Specially designed fridges, ice makers and wine coolers are also available.
5. Selecting the best worktop
A generous worktop will make all the difference to an outdoor kitchen, offering room to chop, slice and serve in comfort. Choose the worktop material wisely when you are planning how to build an outdoor kitchen because it will be exposed to the elements all year round. The premium natural stone, granite and quartz worktops we supply here at Shaw Stone are perfect, lending your barbecue area a luxurious finish and serve you well for many years.
6. Consider a roof
Building a roof or overhead covering will extend the use of your outdoor kitchen by providing protection from the rain. A structure made of timber, corrugated tin or brick can be installed, depending on your desired style. To ensure the construction is safe from fire, smoke or heat must be able to escape freely, chimneys or flus are excellent at achieving this.
Work with the experts
The best solution to all the questions surrounding how to build a stone outdoor kitchen is to seek expert advice. Here at Shaw Stone, we are luxury stone experts. Our helpful team can provide guidance on the best stone for your garden project as well as specialist installation services.
Call us today on 01329 844474, we look forward to working with you.