{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"E62 \u2013 Outdoor Kitchens - Kitchen Design Essentials","description":"In this episode of the podcast, as part of the Kitchen Design Essentials Season, Frances outlines considerations for an outdoor kitchen. She emphasises the need to plan it upfront as it may impact internal kitchen decisions. She runs through suitable materials, and those that are not suitable for outdoors, and options with regards to necessities for the outdoor kitchen space.   SHOWNOTES:   Our warm climate in Australia, and the tradition of entertaining friends and family at home are two major reasons why Outdoor Kitchens are becoming increasingly popular. When completing a renovation or new build, we should consider the natural flow between indoors and outdoors, and how those spaces need to work together.  Which is where thinking about outdoor cooking requirements as part of your outdoor entertaining space needs to be factored in.  Requirements and Design for an Outdoor kitchen  Think about your needs  How do you entertain outside?  What are the things that you would like to have in your outdoor kitchen?  What do you need access to outside?  Amenities that are going to make your life easier when entertaining outside.  Space perspective vs Budget perspective  What do you need outside? Start with what is critical for the space (must have Vs nice to have)  Smoker,   BBQ   Teppanyaki grill  Spit roast  Running water  Fridge  Drawers and cabinetry for cutlery and crockery  Hotplate  Pizza oven  Sink for running water & cleaning up as you go    You may not need everything! Every component will add to the cost.  Think about the space, as it is premium. What is going to add the most value to the space (not capitalisation value but lifestyle value)?  It is best to purchase items that you are going to have in your outdoor kitchen prior to it being designed so it\u2019s designed around your appliances  Also consider that things will get dirty easily outside \u2013 even if under cover - rain, dust and wind .  Location - It can either be a continuation of your indoor kitchen or a separate area in the garden.  Consider flow of materials to create flow and continuity is continuation of indoor kitchen  Located separately from the home can create more flexibility with material choices   If under cover may need an exhaust fan or have more open where cooking is.  Think about smoke, marking ceiling etc.  You may need to consider having a separate firewall to meet safety regulations  Get someone to help with the design so it\u2019s maximising the space for what you need.  Materials  Check with your local state regulations about materials   Benchtops \u2013 not all materials are equal  Reconstituted stone is not suitable for outdoors. The warranty will be voided if you\u2019re using materials that are not allowed outside.    Other options;   Dekton  Natural Stone  Concrete  Porcelain  Marine grade Stainless steel  Terrazzo  Cabinetry \u2013 standard cabinetry materials is not suitable for outside.  You cannot use standard laminate or melamine  Look at Marine grade ply, other natural timbers \u2013 be mindful they will weather  Solid timber cabinetry  Compact laminate- block colours or timber look  Stainless steel  If you can\u2019t have a complete custom-made outdoor kitchen, you can buy complete \u2018outdoor kitchens\u2019 from BBQ suppliers. These may not fit the space perfectly, and there may be compromises, but may end up more cost effective.     Available Services;  Beautiful Kitchen Design Made Easy Online Course  Ready to design and create your own beautiful kitchen? Get all the interior designer insider knowledge in this online course to create your dream kitchen. Find out more and join here   Book A Chat  Ready to renovate or create your kitchen but not sure where to start?  Get the help of a property expert and save yourself from making costly mistakes with a free Forever Home chat. Click here to get access to Frances' calendar;   Kitchen Bliss Package  Overwhelmed by the amount of decisions that need to be made when creating a stylish, functional and durable kitchen? What materials to select, what colours will co-ordinate together, what design is going to best suit the space, and your requirements.  We offer kitchen design packages that include joinery design and material selections for a complete kitchen design. Click the link here to find more:     Related Resources:  Why Internal Elevations are Critical for your Home  Kitchen Design to Match your Lifestyle  Episode 61: Kitchen Design Essentials \u2013 Budgeting  Episode 59: Kitchen Design Essentials \u2013 Kitchen Lighting  Episode 57: Kitchen Design Essentials \u2013 How to Choose Kitchen Colours  Episode 55: Kitchen Design Essentials: Handles and Hardware   Episode 54: Kitchen Design Essentials- Appliances Part 2  Episode 53: Kitchen Design Essentials \u2013 Appliances - Part 1  Episode 51: Kitchen Design Essentials- Kitchen Taps and Sinks  Episode 50: Kitchen Design Essentials- Kitchen Taps and Sinks  Episode 49: Kitchen Design Essentials \u2013 Butler\u2019s Pantries and Pantries  Episode 47: Kitchen Design Essentials \u2013 Key Kitchen Measurements   Episode 45: Kitchen Design Essentials - Internal Elevations & Joinery Design  Read our latest blog on Internal Elevations and Joinery Design here;   Episode 43: Kitchen Design Essentials \u2013 Flatpack Vs Custom Designed Kitchens   Episode 39: Kitchen Design Essentials \u2013 Splashbacks   Episode 38: Kitchen Design Essentials-Benchtop Criteria and Materials \u2013 Part 2-   Episode 36: Kitchen Design Essentials \u2013 Benchtops part 1   Episode 14: Forever Home LIVE- Joinery Drawings and Why Do Them Early On-  Episode 30: Kitchen Design Essentials -Kitchen Design Layouts and Location-   Episode 32: Kitchen Design Essentials \u2013 The Builder\u2019s Insight   How to Choose the Right Bench Top-   Top 5 tips for selecting benchtops-   ","author_name":"My Forever Home","author_url":"http:\/\/yourforeverhome.libsyn.com\/website","html":"