17 October 2013

The outdoor kitchen is where interior meets exterior

External kitchen is what makes the connection between the garden and your home. To cook in the garden among the blooming flowers, sunshine and singing birds is a dream of every housewife.

In most cases, the external kitchen is presented by portable barbecue in the garden or a solid, built one. Actually, the outdoor kitchen requires many other items. 
Before proceeding with the construction, you need to learn some specific features:

Types of outdoor kitchens: It can be a type of pavilion, surrounded by one, two or three walls. It depends on your wish whether the sunlight and electricity to reach to the kitchen or not. It would be great if you can take advantage of natural shade - from close trees or vines. put a ceiling fan. You must put a ceiling fan if the place is too hot in the summer.

Real equipment: It’s important to consider also how to situate different sectors in the summer kitchen - work plots, sink and heated surfaces such as oven or fireplace. Of course, first of all, include appliances such as grills, hot plates and oven. There are also other facilities such as refrigerator. Installation of kitchen appliances can be difficult and complex for non-professionals. That's why the intervention of a specialist would be a good choice.

Furniture and materials for the kitchen garden: Sustainability of the kitchen, according to the natural kinks depends on the materials. The floor should not be slippery, so the granite is the best option. Counters and sink can be made of stainless steel – they are easy to maintain and resistant to corrosion. Build the cabinets, using stone or brick.

Outdoor dining: This is the best part of the perfect outdoor kitchen – comfortable dining table must be large enough to meet your guests and family. Ignore the possibility of sudden rain to ruin your garden party, using an awning.

Decoration of the external kitchen: Bet on various topics and accents which suit your own style. For Mediterranean style, for example, are typical colours of sea and sky. Emblematic for this mode are beautiful mosaics. Plant flowers in pots in the shape of an urn or amphora. For Spanish style, use more flowers and yellow, blue and red colours.

Outdoor kitchen in winter garden: Do not forget that the outside kitchen is practical for warmer days, but it is also used in winter. For this purpose, make a winter garden, where you can specify a kitchen. Thus, you can enjoy the nature, while it’s warm to you.

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