Tips For Sizing and Configuring Your Outdoor Kitchen
With the trend toward larger and larger outdoor kitchens, it’s important to make sure the size of your kitchen is appropriate for your backyard space. Get tips for sizing and configuring your outdoor kitchen in this video by ConcreteNetwork.com:
Determine the size of your countertops based on the number and size of your appliances, including grills, side burners, sear zones, warming drawers and beverage centers. You also need to consider how many platters you’ll need to have. A platter takes up 16 inches of space, and there should be enough space on either side of the grill or prep or serve area for the platters.
In contrast to indoor kitchens where the working triangle principle is the basis of design, outdoor kitchens are separated into cook, prep and serve zones. Leave about four to five feet of space maximum between the counter areas to accommodate a caterer or bartender.
Counter height should be sized based on function. Industry standards are:
- Table height: 30 inches
- Counter height: 36-38 inches
- Bar: 42-44 inches – Cantilevering allows room for knees and barstools and also for outdoor lighting which provides a great effect for evening entertainment
