A Special Collection of Dramatic Outdoor Kitchens…Built to Inspire OUTDOOR KITCHENS LUXURY
A Special Collection of Dramatic Outdoor Kitchens…Built to InspireOUTDOOR KITCHENS
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Luxury Outdoor KitchensA Special Collection of Dramatic Outdoor Kitchens…Built to Inspire
Warminster, Pennsylvania
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Copyright 2012 Manor House Publishing Co., Inc.Warminster, Pennsylvania
All Rights ReservedFirst 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 978-0-9836634-1-6ISBN 978-0-9858774-3-9
1. Outdoor kitchens. 2. Outdoor kitchens——Pictorialworks. I. Series: Inspiration series (Warminster,Pa.)
NK2117.O87O98 2012 728'.93QBI12-600170
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 ofthe amenities of a professional kitchen, including stainless steel appliances, wood cabinets, and abreakfast 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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Don’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 fully-equipped outdoor kitchen adjoins the pool,
allowing guests the luxury of either swimming upto 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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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
This tri-level concrete countertop, designed to be table height, gets its dazzle from small coral pebbles and recycled amber glassset in its surface. The Green Scene, Northridge, Calif.
The Green Scene, Northridge, Calif.
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most certainly be obtained. Here are a few of the more
popular choices:
Flooring
When it comes time to choose a floor for your
outdoor kitchen, keep one thing in mind: safety.
Because you will be moving around as you prepare
and serve your guests, you need a non-slick surface
underfoot. Stylish choices are also safe additions to any
room; they include tumbled pavers, travertine, exposed
aggregate, brick, and flagstone. Concrete is another
attractive selection, plus it’s inexpensive and can be
colored and/or stamped to match natural materials
and your home’s architecture.
A luxury feature that many homeowners include
in their outdoor kitchens is one that must be done
before the floor is installed: radiant heating. When the
weather is not quite cozy, a warm floor underfoot is a
treat your guests will appreciate over and over. Talk to
your contractor in the early stages of development in
order to make sure this option is possible for your
outdoor kitchen.
Cabinets/Storage Drawers
You can never have enough cabinet and drawer
space--especially outdoors. The whole idea behind
an outdoor kitchen is convenience: everything you
need for backyard dining should be at your fingertips
so you don’t have to return to the house repeatedly to
obtain necessary items. Think about how you plan to
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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Spacious yet intimate, this outdoorkitchen is in sync with the rustichome’s architecture. Note the designof the lightscaping within the pavilion:there is plenty for safety purposeswithout destroying the ambiance. Baker Pools LLC, Jenks, Okla.
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 long-
lasting 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
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