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comfortable way for people to move in
and out of the house while carrying trays
of food or other items. Another amenity
to consider when planning your outdoor
kitchen is lighting. Being able to light the
space in the evenings or during darker
times of the year noticeably increases
the usability of the space.
Planning for the way in which you�ll
move about in your outdoor kitchen
ensures the comfort of having what you
need where and when you need it. Indoor
rooms are separated and connected by
hallways, and are the most comfortable
outdoor spaces. Placing seating areas in
quiet spaces out of the way of foot trafc
(think: hallways), allows for people to
move easily in and around the cooking
and serving area.
If your outdoor kitchen is not a
permanent system that houses all of
the items you need to prepare meals,
it is benecial to locate it near your
indoor kitchen so that food and serving
items can easily be brought in and out,
perhaps even year-round.
Speaking of year-round, planning your
outdoor kitchen for the elements ensures
you can enjoy the delights of outdoor
cooking all year. Adding an overhead
structure to the cooking area with a
removable cover that can withstand sun,
rain, and even snow enables you to grill
and prepare food during all seasons.
Whether you are planning an
elaborate permanent outdoor kitchen
system, or creating an adjustable and
interchangeable one with items you
already have, simple space planning is
the key to creating a fun and exible space to comfortably prepare and enjoy food with friends and family outdoors. MaraLee Olson is a registered landscape
architect and associate for ZDA, Inc.,
Landscape Architecture, 4797 Capitol View
Road, Middleton. Call (608) 831-5098 or
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