August 13, 2014

Designing your Alfresco Barbeque area

Eating outside has become a growing trend all over Australia, and many homeowners are planning to set up their own Alfresco barbeque area in their backyards. It can be exciting, designing your alfresco barbeque area; however, there are a few things you should know before you get started. Creating a stylish outside BBQ area will take some forethought. You will surely have to check local building codes and laws, or your homeowner association’s rules, which may restrict or limit your choices. So, before you make any financial commitments or purchase anything, it’s best you check first.

Eating outside in the fresh air is … refreshing, to say the least, especially when you are cooking on an outside stove in your backyard. That is exactly what the word alfresco means, “outside in the fresh air.” The word originated in Europe and has become synonymous of outside cooking and barbequing, which Australians love to do. If you like cooking outside, and you are thinking about designing your alfresco barbeque area yourself, then the information here will be helpful.

Location, Location, Location – Finding the right spot in your backyard is the first step in setting up your alfresco barbeque area. Before committing to an area around your home to set up an outside grill, you may have to get an experienced opinion first. Why get advice from someone experienced in planning outside kitchen spaces? Your space may be limited, which may not leave any room left for other things such as a bar fridge, decorative and useful cabinet spaces, or an adequate area to properly entertain your guests. This is especially true if you have a pool in your back yard.

A Theme – As much as an outside kitchen is the heart of a home, an outside kitchen is the center stage for a backyard. Choosing a theme when designing your alfresco barbeque area just makes sense. You will want to make sure that the barbeque grill, cabinets, sink and counter spaces compliment the outside of your home, as well as highlighting the natural look and feel of your backyard area.

Access to Utilities – Whether you choose an electrical stove, a gas stove or just a barbeque charcoal grill for your outside cooking area, you will need access to electricity and water. Even if you aren’t using an electric stove, you will eventually need lighting at some point, or a fan to keep the smoke out of your face while barbequing. As regards to access to water, every alfresco barbeque area should have a sink, even if it’s a small one, because “cleanliness is next to godliness.”

Cabinets – When designing your alfresco barbeque area, cabinets are essential for numerous reasons. Mainly, cabinets can be used outside to store necessary cooking utensils you’ll need, so you don’t have to keep running in and out of the house. Outside kitten cabinets are more hardy than their inside cousins, and it is very common to have them custom made when installing an alfresco kitchen area.

It is recommended to seek the advice of someone who has experience with inside and outside kitchen construction. A company that represents skilled tradesmen and that has direct access to manufactures of outside grills, tiles and patio furniture. For those living in or around Melbourne, you can contact Elyse Cabinets for more information on designing your alfresco barbeque area at: http://www.elysecabinets.com.au/

Elyse Cabinets
For more information:
5 Egan Road, Dandenong VICTORIA 3175
Tel: (03) 9793 7717    Fax: (03) 9793 8118
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