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re: Outdoor kitchen and living space pics/ideas/suggestions

Posted on 1/29/16 at 6:41 pm to
Posted by Mr Mom
Baton Rouge
Member since May 2012
796 posts
Posted on 1/29/16 at 6:41 pm to
We finished ours about six months ago. We built a much bigger space than you are dealing with, but the actual kitchen part sounds similar. For appliances, I have a 36" DCS grill, a Primo Oval XL, and an Alfresco power burner between the two grills. That's all under a big arse custom built hood... I think it is two 60" ventahood inserts. I also have two Perlick fridges in my island. I've had a couple of issues with one of the units but having them is worth the hassle. Frisch might have pics of my kitchen. He can post if he has them. I got a little out of hand with the custom stuff and honestly don't know what the finished project cost. North of 300K for sure.
Posted by lazcreek
Galvez
Member since Feb 2004
1105 posts
Posted on 1/29/16 at 7:10 pm to
A few pics of ours. Photobucket is down so i hope this works
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Posted by anc
Member since Nov 2012
18076 posts
Posted on 1/29/16 at 7:20 pm to
Nice setup. Mine looks ghetto next to the others posted.

Like others, I had some sticker shock when I started pricing it out. Had to scale back from my original plans - mines more of a nice grilling station next to the ones on here.

Posted by TigerFred
Feeding hamsters
Member since Aug 2003
27174 posts
Posted on 1/29/16 at 7:41 pm to
Pea gravel throughout.

Fin,

Bring lil fin. What could go wrong? Just don't tell Mrs. fin.
Posted by VetteGuy
Member since Feb 2008
28184 posts
Posted on 1/30/16 at 9:07 am to
Man, that is one complicated roof.

I would definitely hire a architect or you could end up with something that looks very unappealing.

Gonna be a challenge I think...
Posted by ruzil
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2012
16916 posts
Posted on 1/30/16 at 10:06 am to
Sink is a must. My last house didn't have one and the current one does. You don't know how much you hate dragging thins inside to wash them until you no longer have to.

Not to mention it's nice to have a place to wash your hands to avoid the chance of cross contamination.
Posted by windshieldman
Member since Nov 2012
12818 posts
Posted on 1/30/16 at 10:10 am to
I stretched out a tarp on some poles outside of trailer. Put my Weber grill under it and a couch. Bout $30
This post was edited on 1/30/16 at 10:10 am
Posted by Cdawg
TigerFred's Living Room
Member since Sep 2003
59522 posts
Posted on 1/30/16 at 10:34 am to
quote:

Man, that is one complicated roof.

I would definitely hire a architect or you could end up with something that looks very unappealing.

Gonna be a challenge I think...

My first thought too. Covered garage walk at one angle, the bay angle roofline, it would probably less headache and less problems down the road doing a stand alone.

right now it looks like they would have to redo the roof line off the bay window and redo the covered walk.
This post was edited on 1/30/16 at 10:38 am
Posted by sland36
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Jan 2009
1814 posts
Posted on 1/31/16 at 11:59 am to
If you're in the market for an outdoor kitchen you can't go wrong with ShoppersChoice.com. They carry everything you would ever need.
Posted by Rhino5
Atlanta
Member since Nov 2014
28899 posts
Posted on 1/31/16 at 12:19 pm to
This thread is awesome. Mo' pics please... Got me daydreaming now.
Posted by Krazy Kajun
Lafayette, LA
Member since Sep 2007
51 posts
Posted on 7/21/16 at 12:30 pm to
FriscoKid I just bought a Blaze 32 grill and I got 2 double side burners 12,000 btu, my intention is to set them up like a stove top to cook jambalaya and gumbo and etc. Bought from place here in Lafayette. Your comment about side burners only good to heat sauce and beans has me nervous. Were you referring to other types of side burners, will these work for what I want? Thanks for any advice you have.
This post was edited on 7/21/16 at 12:45 pm
Posted by hendersonshands
Univ. of Louisiana Ragin Cajuns
Member since Oct 2007
160104 posts
Posted on 7/21/16 at 12:34 pm to
quote:

We aren't doing a sink because I don't think I'd use it enough to warrant the cost to run water and drain lines out there.


Man, the one thing I think I would use the most is a sink. I guess you could always use a hose.
Posted by tigernation81
Lake Charles La
Member since May 2012
245 posts
Posted on 7/21/16 at 12:49 pm to
I have the blaze double burners and we've cooked everything on them and fried fish. The only complaint is you do have to adjust them in order to get a simmer flame.
Posted by Krazy Kajun
Lafayette, LA
Member since Sep 2007
51 posts
Posted on 7/21/16 at 1:32 pm to
Thx
By adjust do you mean more than just the knobs, like an air flow adjuster?
Excuse my ignorance, they're still in the box.
Posted by Linkovich
crater lake
Member since Feb 2007
9541 posts
Posted on 7/21/16 at 1:47 pm to
Will, on the picture below, how does the wood hold up? How much maintenance does it take to keep mold/mildew off? Seem like it would be a pain to keep clean with all the appliances under it?

This post was edited on 7/21/16 at 1:53 pm
Posted by TheCaterpillar
Member since Jan 2004
76774 posts
Posted on 7/21/16 at 1:48 pm to
quote:

ETA: OP check out warming drawers.


My dad has one of these for his outdoor grill. He uses it ALL the time.

And I think it was pretty cheap.
Posted by VetteGuy
Member since Feb 2008
28184 posts
Posted on 7/21/16 at 1:49 pm to
quote:

Man, the one thing I think I would use the most is a sink. I guess you could always use a hose.


A sink is a must.
Posted by Kajungee
South ,Section 6 Row N
Member since Mar 2004
17033 posts
Posted on 7/21/16 at 2:00 pm to
As someone with outdoor kitchen before outdoor kitchens were cool.

The sink is the best. However be sure you get a cut off valve for the winter. Over the 30 years, even with the valve I have had a few problems. Not to mention even with the valve shut off, the faucet itself has froze up and busted or leaked when I turned the water back on.
Posted by Will Cover
St. Louis, MO
Member since Mar 2007
38547 posts
Posted on 7/21/16 at 2:01 pm to
quote:

Will, on the picture below, how does the wood hold up? How much maintenance does it take to keep mold/mildew off? Seem like it would be a pain to keep clean with all the appliances under it?


No issues whatsoever.

Simply went with a sealer on cypress to leave wood looking natural.

Sunlight is blocked from reaching it so that helps.

Posted by Will Cover
St. Louis, MO
Member since Mar 2007
38547 posts
Posted on 7/21/16 at 2:02 pm to
A sink is a must. A hot water dispenser is not, although I use mine. Same for my hot water heater, not a necessity but I use mine all the time to wash dishes outside.

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