The summer is here and there are many charms of it – blossoming flowers, days full of warmth and weather we enjoy more than during other seasons (if you do not prefer winter and feeling cold, that is). Therefore, you may have a wish to eat outside more often. Instead of cooking and bringing that food from the kitchen to the yard, there is another thing you can do – make an outdoor kitchen. If you have a shed, then you are covered, as you have everything you really need. Here are some tips on how to transform your shed into an outdoor kitchen.
Get a shed if you do not have one
First of all, if you do not have one, check out various sheds online and find one that fits your needs. Those who have a shed know how much easier their life is – they are very useful because they can be quite multifunctional. Sheds make your gardening more efficient because they offer you a better way to organize the equipment that you use. Also, by managing clutter, you get an improved aesthetic appeal. What they also do is help you find things you need faster, because you know where you placed them.
Old stuff going elsewhere
We know that we tend to keep a lot of things in our sheds, some of which we use rather rarely. The first thing you want to do is make a list of all these items and think about what you are going to do with them. You have to find another place for this stuff now. Decide if you want to keep it and where it can be put. You can get a storage unit for some items you don’t use that often but don’t want to get rid of. Furthermore, if there are things you don’t need anymore – donate them or throw them away.
Detailed building plan
After you get rid of the stuff you no longer need, it is time you thought of what your outdoor kitchen is going to look like. Make plans and put a lot of effort into it, thinking of all the details. Firstly, you need to know which materials you’ll need. If the shed is sharing a wall with a room in your house, you have to be careful if you plan to knock that wall down. This should be done without damaging the room and the furniture that’s in it.
Insulation
Newer homes are mostly well-insulated, but since there are still some that aren’t, this is something you should think about. If you want your kitchen to be protected from the cold outdoors, you need to get the right insulation. For this, you will need to research a bit and see what R-value insulation is appropriate for different living areas. This is something you might want to do if you want to avoid feeling cold, getting high heating bills and water pipes breaking.
Windows
Good and solid double-pane windows might be exactly what you need, so upgrade them if you have to. First, review where your electrical wires run, then you are ready to do the rest of the work when installing windows. If you take care of this, you won’t need to reroute or cut lines. If you cannot afford to buy new windows, know that construction outlets have returns. You can also check out Craigslist to find something for a price that suits you.
Kitchen appliances
This will probably be the most exciting part! After you are done with everything else that was mentioned, it is time to pick the appropriate appliances for your new kitchen to make it amazing. You can finally start spending money on those cabinets that piqued your interest or a stove like the ones you saw in magazines.
When you turn your shed into an outdoor kitchen, you will finally be able to enjoy summer to the fullest! Remember, you can always find your inspiration in magazines and on the internet, for there are so many remarkable ideas. Follow these several tips and everything is going to be easier. Have fun organizing your new home addition!
