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Summer Kitchen – Parting On Your Porch While Enjoying Family and Friend

posterous — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 20:13:24 +0000

Summer Kitchen means summer fun: It is time to star enjoying the outdoors with a new summer kitchen. Watch this video of some recently installed outdoor summer kitchens. Then give me a call and schedule yours.

Outdoor Summer Kitchen In Palm Coast FL

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Suggestions for Beautiful Patio Ideas

GuestAuthor — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 02:17:19 +0000

Enjoy outside living and make a soothing setting with imaginative patio designs. Picture a backyard with an attractive patio on which to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries or just good neighbors. In order for you to make the most out of your outside living space turn it into a multi-use place. Outdoor patio ideas which will contain an outdoor kitchen area and pots loaded with herbs, tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers are not only attractive but practical too.

Patio ideas could be attractive plus functional. You may want to create a patio design having old world influences. Look into “tumbled” bricks that are not actually antique but happen to be treated to look aged. Texturing surfaces and using intriguing colors also can help blend the old with the new.

A good number patio ideas includes investing in lots of special flowers. Pick up attractive baskets to place about the patio, types having color and texture. Then fill the pots using herbs which include basil, mint, oregano and cilantro. These will add a delightful scent along with offer fresh cuttings for salads and other recipes. There are numerous veggies that also do very well in baskets. Raising ones own produce in pots additionally makes them less complicated to take care of and preserve bug free.

Come up with a proposal for the patio. Consider several distinct patio designs and alternate patio ideas. Decide on a place for creating meals, barbecuing and restful eating. The out of doors kitchen is just about the most practical of new patio ideas. It is possible to plan a compact outdoor cooking area or built to be more substantial complete with a sink, refrigerator, stove, pizza oven and barbecue.

Patio ideas which include some kind of water feature can certainly change any backyard liveable space into a personal paradise. A new small water feature may make a soothing atmosphere and also become the focal point of one’s patio design. The trickling noises of the water tend to be relaxing. Additionally entice birds and butterflies of countless kinds. A attractive fountain could be hidden into a nook, constructed into a wall or put into the center of the patio.

Patio ideas which are effectively prepared and developed really should be simple, easy care spaces. Elevated flower beds and gardens bordering a patio filled with hearty plants can make points of interest. Use a drip irrigation system which is run by an automatic timer rather than concern yourself with watering.

Building an inviting and relaxing area can be done inexpensively. Simply by doing almost all work yourself is one saving loads. To finish the patio make-over supply it with climate proof patio furniture. Examine a variety of home catalogs for patio ideas or look on the internet at images and patio designs.

Outdoor Kitchen Design

GuestAuthor — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 02:49:26 +0000

outdoor kitchen

These articles will discuss how to build an Outdoor Kitchen. You should still go to work and do your job, this is not a how-to-build message. When I need medical attention I call the doctor and if you need an outdoor kitchen you should engage a professional. Knowing the design and location of your kitchen will often help with the decision of which builder to use. Many clients come to me and want an outdoor kitchen but have no idea how to make the necessary decisions that allow their desire to become a reality. If you know the design, the ability to judge the abilities of a contractor is much clearer then if you have no idea what to build.

Many clients come to us for an outdoor kitchen, grill island, summer kitchen, built in BBQ grill, etc without a specific idea of exactly what they want. There may be a space that could be utilized but nothing specific decided. Get a good grill and plenty of counter, a bar to sit guests, hang a cheap TV (outdoor televisions are not worth the money yet) and you have a tropical resort built in to your backyard.

When asked what type of built in grill they want most homeowners’ just mumble something non-committal. The overall design and the social enjoyment overshadow the details that will make or break the long term enjoyment of the home. However, the built in bbq grill and appliances are an integral part of the design. The grill is the primary focal point of the party. Location of the grill will determine where the refrigerator, side burner, access doors and sink belong. Serving space will determine where to put seating and seating will determine where to place other accessories like a built in ice bin, sink and refrigerator. Not all outdoor kitchens and bars will have a lot of built in accessories but they get a grill at least ninety percent of the time.

Built in gas grills are expensive. If the built in grill is too expensive but the outdoor kitchen project must be built, build the outdoor kitchen without a grill at all. If a lesser quality grill is necessary, leave it on wheels and build counter space to use in conjunction with the barbeque. What accessories will you use when you cook, mix drinks, play with the kids. Make the island comfortable to serve and to sit and be served. Keep a cart-grill that is portable and replaceable to use with the island or in a different area.

If I were only able to give one piece of advice regarding the selection of a built in grill it would be: do not go cheap. Because the grill is a necessity that is not the primary focus of the homeowners desire to have an outdoor kitchen, the option to purchase an imported grill-head from inferior manufacturers often arises. If the grill needs to e replaced, the structure may not fit a different brand or a newer model? Many imported grill manufacturers do not make replacement grill parts available and I have had clients who spent more on OEM grill parts than the original barbeque price. If a built ib BBQ grill does not fit the raw opening in the grill island it is not uncommon to have to demolish the entire structure.

The first question I usually ask a customer is “what do you cook?”. Almost everybody replies “everything” because in their mind they cook everything they eat and do not want to spend a bunch of money on a product with built-in limitations.. Grills have different abilities and even barbecues made to do "everything" will be better at one style of cooking than others. Does the homeowner cook? Do you cook fast and hot or slow with low temperatures? When I cook a Thanksgiving Turkey I’ll smoke the bird for nine hours at 185 degrees but day to day cooking and social functions I tend to grill mostly hamburgers, steaks and fish on the highest heat setting and fast. We cook at the same temperature and the same items more often than not.

Once the type of heat used is learned, the size of the built in grill can be determined. For instance an infrared grill that heats to 1400 degrees will cook a lot faster than a barbeque that must close the hood and wait for the temperature to rise to 400 degrees. The time necessary to reach a cooking temperature in a typical BBQ is enough time for an infrared grill to be done cooking! Grills with built in smokers, sear zones, rotisseries and blue flame burners combine many possible styles. There are built in charcoal barbecues and smokers and individual sear zones that can be built in to accentuate grilling when combined with a standard built in barbeque. Build it right and build it to last so it becomes a source of pleasure not a problem with constant replacements and repairs.

Finally look at the options and features available with the built in grills you consider. A variety of accessories are available with most built in grills that make them more versatile. Consider a grill with a lifetime warranty and then choose the most versatile product within the price range you have set. This should be the last BBQ grill you buy so make sure it will grow with your needs.

After choosing the right grill we have a starting point to design the rest of the outdoor kitchen by deciding what type of accessories to build in. Built in accessories include pull-out tank drawers, pull-out cutting board drawers, cubby holes, pantries, ice bins, refrigerators, ice machines, keg-erators and literally hundreds of additional choices. Years of experience designing and building have taught me to use high quality products. Outside the industry a door looks like any other access door but locating replacements is actually very difficult. Even if the sizes fit, the design will not look right without locating the same item being replaced.

Draw it on paper fast and rough with the actual dimensions of your space. Design the space around the grill and the built accessories you will use?

do you have any design plans for an outdoor kitchen and outdoor fireplace?

rord — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:09:34 +0000

jamesandrassy asked:

i am trying to build an outdoor fire place and need help on design plans, set up, and how to for a few items

Re: starting an outdoor kitchen herb garden in one container. How big of a pot would I need?

rord — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:47:03 +0000

Beth U asked:

I ‘d like to plant about 5-6 different herbs. And what about depth of the pot? By the way, I live in Michigan (zone 5).

Outdoor kitchen?

rord — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:44:14 +0000

Coach asked:

Anyone ever built an outdoor kitchen. Any and all information you can give me about how difficult it is and where I can get some plans, please let me know.
I live in the Dallas area.

Can I use my existing propane grill to build into an outdoor kitchen?

rord — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:55:20 +0000

drunk n hungry asked:

I have a $500 grill and don’t want to spend more now that I’m building my own outdoor kitchen. Also planning on making a charcoal grill too. Not sure what to do there either, but initial design will have a metal stud design with treated 4×4 corners concreted in the ground.

Guide to building an outdoor kitchen in chicago?

rord — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:45:16 +0000

hrjackso asked:

I’m building an outdoor kitchen island – stainless steel grill, fridge, cabinets, sink. I am wondering what is the best substrate material and how to brick veneer it. I’m really looking for a full how to guide.

Outdoor Kitchens / Summer Kitchens

rord — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:47:26 +0000

No backyard is complete without the summer kitchen! What a great way to get the full experience of the Florida lifestyle. Enjoy family and friends while grilling by the pool on a warm summer’s night, or light a fire in your new fire-pit on a cool winter night. The design possibilities are endless! Outdoor living is just one of the great reasons to live in Florida, so take advantage of our beautiful climate.

A summer kitchen can be just a grill, or you can expand it to include a side burner, sink, refrigerator, pizza oven…whatever really. You may have a wall to spare that we can transform into a beautiful outdoor dining experience. Or, we can build something completely freestanding to coordinate with the look of your home, pool, and yard.

If you have an outdoor kitchen already, we would be happy to update it for you. We can replace old counters with granite or tile for example, or give you a decorative backsplash. We can replace old dingy cabinets and doors with new. If your grill currently fills your enclosure or lanai with smoke every time you cook, we can add a beautiful vent hood for you. All you have to do is ask! Like I said earlier, the possibilities are endless.

A summer kitchen goes great with a swimming pool. Some other nice accompaniments include pergolas, fireplaces, fire-pits, awnings, a bar area, and a screen enclosure.

Call us today at 386-931-3778 to find out more.

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