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Now is the time that homeowners across the U.S. begin to plan their summer festivities. Whether it’s Sunday barbecues or Fourth
of July block parties, it’s important to have the space you need and the kitchen you want. Outdoor kitchens are growing in popularity—especially among homeowners who like to entertain. With an outdoor kitchen, you can host more guests, you can avoid indoor odors and extra heat by cooking outside. Perhaps your idea of an outdoor kitchen has never been more than a barbecue grill and picnic table on the lawn. IBD Outdoor Rooms is here to turn your fantasy into reality, and that means turning your outdoor space into the outdoor kitchen of your dreams. Custom outdoor kitchen islands are our specialty, and there are plenty of designs to choose from.
Luxury Outdoor Kitchen Islands
In order to bring together your outdoor space, we offer six standard designs for outdoor kitchen islands. These designs range from straight, angled, U-shaped, L-shaped, and custom or serpentine-curved. These island designs come with a standard amount of cutouts in which homeowners might install cabinetry or appliances. They also may include additional cutouts, cabinet liners, caveats, electrical boxes, dining ledges, and backsplashes. When designing with IBD Outdoor Rooms, you can mix and match any of our luxury outdoor kitchen island designs to accommodate your space perfectly. All of our kitchen islands arrive to your home unfinished, ready to finish and install to your liking and with the contractor of your choice.
Accessories and Options to Consider
When you have decided on the basic shape of your new outdoor kitchen island you can begin to look at the rest of the details that will bring it all together. In addition to basic designs, we also offer options including a rounded dining end which can accommodate a fire pit or ice bucket, a dining ledge priced per linear foot, tile top extensions, and additional length, cut-ins, and height. Looking for roofing for your outdoor kitchen? You can add a post hole to the frame of your island to accommodate a pergola or pavilion style structure post.
Wood-Fired Ovens
Your kitchen may have a stovetop or grill surface, but no outdoor space is quite complete without a wood-fired oven. Not only will it provide heat to the guests, but it allows yet another cooking space for all the food prep and entertaining alike. Forget pizza—your wood-fired oven can cook all types of food. Bake, roast, or grill! Let this ancient art slowly cook all your favorite recipes so they’re delicious and nutritious. Not sure if a wood-fired oven will fit your space? These too are unfinished and can be installed and finished to your liking. Make sure you call and secure a general contractor for your installation so that the work is done according to your municipal safety codes and that your units will be safe and work properly.
Are you on the fence about your outdoor space? Not sure if you have enough room to warrant a purchase such as an outdoor kitchen island? Check out some of these outdoor kitchens for inspiration.
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Check Out Our 6 Beautiful Outdoor Kitchen Designs
Are you already planning your summer festivities with pool parties, water balloon fights, and barbecues for the whole family? Is
your outdoor space needing a bit of an update before the party begins? At IBD Outdoor Rooms, we have six great designs for your outdoor kitchen that can be used with all your favorite appliances, paired with walls, fire appliances, and more. You can mix and match our kitchen designs to best accommodate your space and your needs.
Six Beautiful Designs
- Santa Fe Straight Design: The Santa Fe is a straight island design with two standard cutouts. It can be as small as necessary for your need and as long as desired. You can opt for more cutouts, dining ledges, electrical boxes, cabinet liners, caveats, and backsplashes.
- Versailles V Shape Design: This design works great for a small space and fits perfectly into a corner. It comes with two cutouts and in two options, one with corners that extend to the edge and the other which turns back to toward the unit. You can opt for a backsplash, cabinet liners, and electrical boxes.
- Lexington L Shape Design: This angled design is sized by measuring the dimensions of the inside where you would stand to cook. You can opt for an L-shaped design, or any angle you’d like. You may opt for more cutouts, dining ledges, electrical boxes, cabinet liners, caveats, and backsplashes. This design comes with four standard cutouts.
- Trenton Tri Shape Design: This popular option comes with six standard cutouts and is compatible with all our accessories and options. This design accommodates any angle, though 30 and 45-degree angles are most popular. This design is especially popular when more than one cooking surface is necessary, working to accommodate more than one grill.
- Ultimate U Shape Design: This large format island is our best seller. It comes with six standard cutouts, and also can include all options and accessories. The U shape creates a centralized entertainment area while providing essential counter space for food preparation, serving, and dining. Our customers who value entertaining and look to utilize their space in a big way opt for the Ultimate U Shape Design.
- Concord & Serpentine Curved Design: For those that are looking for a custom build we have the C shaped curved Concorde and Serpentine outdoor kitchen island. This custom design can easily accommodate beverage stations and ceramic grills. Since each one is a custom creation, this option requires us to speak with the client about the design and the price.
When you call IBD Outdoor Rooms, you can expect a call back in 48 business hours. You can choose an outdoor kitchen design that is “unfinished”, partially finished, or completely finished and ready to install. Consider the best option for your home, the time installation will take, and who will do your installation. Hire a general contractor in your area to complete your kitchen island installation.
Call us at 704-960-4530 for more information about our outdoor kitchen designs and we will get back to you within 48 business hours.
Closing Down Your Outdoor Kitchen For The Season
When you are finished using your outdoor kitchen for the season, there are a few things you should do to preserve and protect it through the off season. Winter can be hard on surfaces and equipment that isn’t prepared. Many small things that can make a difference can slip your mind during your winter prep. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your winter prep, so that you can enjoy your outdoor kitchen again in the spring.
Remove Cloth
Even cloth that has been treated for water resistance and stain prevention can become damaged during winter. Remove all removable cloth and store in a dry area. This includes cushions, curtains, cabinet coverings, and pergola coverings.
Cover Anything That Holds Water
Anything that can hold water will. First snow will pack into a space, and then eventually melt, leaving standing water. Water will stain sinks, furniture, and flooring if it’s allowed to sit and rust. It will ruin cloth furniture if it’s not covered. You should cover your sink to prevent water and other debris from falling into it, clogging pipes, and staining. You can prevent water from filling furniture cup holders and penetrating cloth furniture by covering your furniture or storing it in a dry area. Other things, like a fire pit can be covered or turned over to keep from collecting water.
Disconnect Fuel and Water Supply
If you use a propane, or gas grill or fire pit, you should turn off all the fuel connections that you don’t plan to use this winter. Shut off the water supply to the sink and refrigerator, and unplug any appliances that are exposed to the weather.
Secure Cabinets
Make sure your cabinets are securely closed to prevent animal intrusion, as well as theft during the winter months.
Clean Surfaces and Cabinets
Use a cleaning solutions to clean the surfaces and cabinets of your outdoor kitchen. Make sure to remove any food products from the cabinets, as they will attract animals. Use your favorite grill cleaner to clean your grill, stove, and oven if you have one. Any bit of crumbs or grease can attract unwanted guests this winter.
Utilize Storage
Perhaps you still would like to use your fire pit or fire place, but won’t be using your cooking surfaces or appliances in the cold months. You can utilize the spaces in your outdoor kitchen to keep your furniture cushions close by. They may fit inside your cabinets or your refrigerator, where they’ll stay dry and you can easily grab them at will.
Your outdoor kitchen may be one of your favorite places. It is an investment, and part of your home, even if it’s outside. It’s important to protect it from damage, disrepair, and animal intrusion. You can close out your outdoor kitchen for winter and it will be ready with little difficulty this spring for your first cook-out. If you’re looking for a little more added protection, fall is the perfect time to build a custom structure. IBD Outdoor Rooms can find the perfect design for your needs, that will not only protect your outdoor kitchen this winter, but offer shade and protection year-round.
Tips For Keeping Pesky Bugs Away From Your Outdoor Kitchen Gathering
Depending on where you live, bugs may be a big problem. No matter where you live, though, bugs can become a big problem if measures aren’t taken to prevent it!
Clean Up After Yourself
Bugs like roaches and ants are not just a nuisance indoors. These bugs will become a problem outside if your outdoor kitchen isn’t kept clean. After cooking, eating, and entertaining, the area should be cleaned of crumbs and trash. Grills, stove-tops, counters, and sinks should be wiped down, and refrigerators, coolers, and cupboards should be closed securely. This prevents the bug buffet that can lead to repeat visits through the year. Invest in a good cleaner for surfaces, as well as accessories like trays or wheeled carts to take dishes and leftovers indoors.
Protect Against Water
You can prevent a lot of mosquito problems by preventing water from collecting in your outdoor space. Keep your yard trimmed nicely. Treat cushions, furniture, and curtains with a waterproofing solution. This helps water to run off. Covering fire pits, sinks, and cup holders will prevent standing water–a necessity for mosquito eggs to mature and hatch.
Repel, Repel, Repel
There are many options for repellents to use while you’re cooking or entertaining in your outdoor kitchen. Sprays, candles, and torches are favorites, although not especially effective.
Landscape to Your Advantage
A lesser-known option is using your landscaping to your advantage. While you’re planning your outdoor space, you can line the area with natural repellents like catnip (repels roaches and mosquitoes). Planting an herb garden can also repel bugs–basil, lavender, lemon grass, lemon thyme, mint, and rosemary are natural bug deterrents that you can also use as ingredients! Ornamental flowers do the same thing, and can beautify the surrounding area. Aliums, mums, marigolds, petunias, and geraniums are natural insecticides and repellents.
D-I-Y Traps and Solutions
Not everyone wants to bother with planting or maintaining a flower bed or herb garden, putting bug spray on ourselves or our children, or listening to a bug zapper all night long. A good option would be to build bug traps or invite animals into the area that can deal with them. Building a bat house not only helps the bats, but means the bugs get eaten before they can bother you! While you’re cooking, you can also catch flies by hanging a bag of water nearby. There are also instructions online for making wasp traps or to remove wasp and bee nests safely. It’s important to preserve bees, so if you have a nest, you can call a professional bee keeper who will be happy to take them off your hands.
The last thing you want is for bugs to ruin the last few weeks of summer. If you were frequently annoyed by bugs this summer, it’s never too late to deal with them and plan for next year while you’re at it. Browse IBD Outdoor Rooms for information about liners and removable components – as well as finishes and extras that can help you keep bugs at bay!
Protect Your Outside Kitchen During Stormy Weather
Spring is the time that homeowners begin to plan their summer. We find ourselves planning our days around holidays, parties, barbecues, and more. If you had the foresight to plan your outdoor space, you probably envision many of summer’s gatherings to take place outdoors. It won’t take much to ruin these plans, though, if necessary precautions aren’t taken.
Spring storms can cause unexpected damage, so it’s important to prevent as much as possible. These preparations cannot take place ten minutes before the storm hits. Protecting your outdoor kitchen from storm damage starts when it’s designed, installed, and built. Many homeowners go so far as to build walls and a roof over the outdoor kitchen for good measure. While this is a great option, it may be out of your price range, or you might not have the space for such a big space. No matter the reason, there are still steps you can take to protect your investment.
Fasten, Store, and Remove Items that Might Move
Wind and water can move items across the yard (or the county) if not fastened down. While your appliances shouldn’t be a problem, it’s important to fasten-down or store items that can blow away. Furniture can be stored, tied down, and even built into the design. Cushions, should be removed and doors fastened closed. If your outdoor kitchen has walls, removable curtains or partitions, you should remove or fasten these things so that they aren’t damaged or lost during the storm.
Shut Off Electricity to Appliances
Before a storm hits be sure to disconnect electricity to the outdoor kitchen. This includes cords that might become tangled, pulled out, and damaged. Also, a bolt of lightening can damage an appliance irreparably.
Shut Off Gas and Water Connections
If a major storm sweeps through your property and tears away appliances or counters, a gas or water connection may be severed. If a gas line is broken it can result in a leak and a major fire hazard. A broken water line, though not as serious, can result in a large water bill and added damage to your space.
Invest in a Roof or Cover
If you’d like your outdoor space to have a cover, it’s not too late. You can purchase and have built a pavilion, room, or roof around your outdoor kitchen. Professional installation can take place without interrupting your use of the space. If you are not ready to invest in the property in that way, you can also cover your outdoor kitchen yourself, using tarps and rope or bungee straps.
The last thing you want is to be surprised by a storm that might ruin your dream space. Whether you created an outdoor kitchen because you wanted a relaxing space for hostessing or because you wanted to raise property value for sale or refinance, you want to protect it! Don’t let a storm ruin your day.
