My dream has always been to have an outdoor kitchen.
Building an outdoor kitchen island.
Building a kitchen island can be pretty straightforward if you use stock cabinets for the cabinets and doors.
If you ve ever felt like you ve outgrown either your indoor setup or your existing outdoor bbq kitchen then planning your own outdoor bbq could be the way to go.
How to build an outdoor kitchen.
Always screw the studs and track together and do not weld as exterior steel studs are galvanized and the fumes will make you very sick without proper protection.
Use simple straight cuts on plywood and stock boards to wrap the cabinets.
How to build a round stone fire pit although tougher to construct than a standard square or rectangular fire pit a round shape blends better with the organic curvilinear forms of the surrounding.
Of course having a professional contractor come out and build an outdoor kitchen can get very pricey.
Looking for an easy way to build your very own outdoor bbq island.
Custom cladding a kitchen island or peninsula is a great way to make a unique statement and show off your diy skills without breaking the bank.
Follow along as this old house senior technical editor mark powers shows you how to build an outdoor grill island by starting with a simple frame covering it in faux stone and then nestling a gas grill in the center to get the party started.
I love entertaining outdoors during the warmer months and an outdoor kitchen would just be perfect for summer parties and even intimate dinners with just the family.
My step by step guide shows you everything you need to know to get your island planned prepared and built.