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LUXURY
OUTDOOR KITCHENS A Special Collection of Dramatic Outdoor Kitchens‌Built to Inspire
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Luxury Outdoor Kitchens A Special Collection of Dramatic Outdoor Kitchens‌Built to Inspire
Warminster, Pennsylvania
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Copyright 2012 Manor House Publishing Co., Inc. Warminster, Pennsylvania All Rights Reserved First Edition 2012
Printed in the United States of America
Publisher’s Cataloging-in-Publication (Provided by Quality Books, Inc.) Outdoor kitchens. —— 1st ed. p. cm. —— (Inspiration series) ISBN 978-0-9836634-1-6 ISBN 978-0-9858774-3-9 1. Outdoor kitchens. 2. Outdoor kitchens——Pictorial works. I. Series: Inspiration series (Warminster, Pa.) NK2117.O87O98 2012
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ISBN: 978-0-9858774-3-9
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Acknowledgements Homeowners are moving outdoors, and landscape architects and builders are helping them create leisure spaces that are not only luxuriously appointed and welcoming but which are also professionally equipped and functional. At the center of the action is the outdoor kitchen--long gone are days of the simple barbecue grill! Today’s top designers and builders are crafting amazing outdoor kitchens that rival--and sometimes surpass-indoor types. If you need ideas, you’ve come to the right place. The world’s elite outdoor kitchen designers and builders have opened their portfolios for you to view their best work--and we thank them for allowing us to share their concepts with you. We guarantee that as you flip through the following pages, you will be inspired to make your own wish list.
On the Cover: This elegantly appointed outdoor room contains a food prep area that features all of the amenities of a professional kitchen, including stainless steel appliances, wood cabinets, and a breakfast bar for cozy informal dining. Photographed by Jeri Koegel (www.jerikoegel.com) for AMS Landscape Design Studios, Newport Beach, Calif.
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Part of an outdoor venue that also includes a pool, this compact kitchen is not lacking in specialized equipment: it features a barbecue grill, side burners, sink, and refrigerator. Baker Pools LLC, Jenks, Okla.
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on’t be left behind: the party is moving outdoors! Homeowners are discovering that the once
untapped space outside their home is actually a
fabulous place to entertain family and friends--and at the forefront of this movement is the outdoor kitchen. Homeowners are creating functional yet inviting lifestyles on the other side of their sliding glass doors. Studies show that outdoor kitchens are becoming one of the most desired backyard renovations--in fact, over 75 percent of homes in America include at least some type of grill or smoker. On decks and patios and under pergolas and open rooms, your neighbors are adding everything from simple grills to fully-equipped food prep stations. It is no longer a rarity to see indoor kitchen accessories outdoors. And, as the demand for these types of products increases, manufacturers are producing all types of appliances that are not only visually attractive, but also UL-listed for outdoors (the electrical outlets should be Ground Fault Circuit Interpreter, or GFCI).
The Amenities Before determining what type of outdoor kitchen you want for your home, you have to decide how you will use it. Let your personality steer you in the right direction. Do you often throw big parties or do you prefer more intimate affairs? The next step is to make a wish list. What do you want in your
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Offering the best of both worlds, this fullyequipped outdoor kitchen adjoins the pool, allowing guests the luxury of either swimming up to the bar for a beverage or snack or strolling over after an afternoon nap by the water. Mark Scott Associates, Newport Beach, Calif.
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This tri-level concrete countertop, designed to be table height, gets its dazzle from small coral pebbles and recycled amber glass set in its surface. The Green Scene, Northridge, Calif.
kitchen? Don’t hesitate: put everything on the list. When you hire a professional landscape architect or designer to develop the project, your list will act as a guide. Over the years, the selection of outdoor kitchenware has expanded to the point that whatever a homeowner desires can The Green Scene, Northridge, Calif.
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most certainly be obtained. Here are a few of the more
before the floor is installed: radiant heating. When the
popular choices:
weather is not quite cozy, a warm floor underfoot is a treat your guests will appreciate over and over. Talk to
Flooring When it comes time to choose a floor for your outdoor kitchen, keep one thing in mind: safety.
your contractor in the early stages of development in order to make sure this option is possible for your outdoor kitchen.
Because you will be moving around as you prepare and serve your guests, you need a non-slick surface
Cabinets/Storage Drawers
underfoot. Stylish choices are also safe additions to any
You can never have enough cabinet and drawer
room; they include tumbled pavers, travertine, exposed
space--especially outdoors. The whole idea behind
aggregate, brick, and flagstone. Concrete is another
an outdoor kitchen is convenience: everything you
attractive selection, plus it’s inexpensive and can be
need for backyard dining should be at your fingertips
colored and/or stamped to match natural materials
so you don’t have to return to the house repeatedly to
and your home’s architecture.
obtain necessary items. Think about how you plan to
A luxury feature that many homeowners include in their outdoor kitchens is one that must be done
use the kitchen and convey that information to your designer, who will suggest the right amount and
Anthony & Sylvan Pools, Doylestown, Pa.
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configuration of cabinets and drawers. Many outdoor kitchens feature stainless steel accessories because the material is durable and can handle the elements. Some homeowners choose cabinets made of hard-wearing woods like teak and cypress while others want the best of both worlds and choose faux wood--they get the look of real wood along with the longlasting beauty of a manmade material.
Countertops Kitchen countertops serve a multitude of purposes: catchalls, prep areas, and dining nooks, to name a few. However, the countertop is one of the best ways to add pizzazz to your outdoor kitchen setting. There are a variety of countertop materials, but most designers suggest outdoor-graded ceramic tile, sophisticated natural stone like granite, travertine, and marble, as well as concrete because they can handle extreme weather. Don’t be turned off by concrete’s
Spacious yet intimate, this outdoor kitchen is in sync with the rustic home’s architecture. Note the design of the lightscaping within the pavilion: there is plenty for safety purposes without destroying the ambiance. Baker Pools LLC, Jenks, Okla.
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