Cooking in summer in a hot and narrow kitchen is a very doubtful pleasure. And while the residents of a city apartment have no choice, the owners of a private house with a garden can simply bring cooking outside. A own garden kitchen is the crowning glory of your terrace and garden design! With regard to comfort and functionality, modern outdoor kitchens leave nothing to be desired. Eating in the fresh air is also an enjoyable experience in summer. In the immediate vicinity, a dining area can also be set up without much effort - the perfect place for evening meetings and meetings with friends.
The summer kitchen species at an overview
In general, the summer kitchens are divided into two species:
Open garden kitchen
open from one or more sides. In such a kitchen you can spend the entire summer season - from late spring to early autumn, it is pleasant here.
Closed summer kitchen
For exampleIn a garden houseOr in the winter garden. This protects the kitchen from weather influences, even if it loses a significant part of the unique charm of the summer kitchen. Ventious glass sliding doors usually provide ventilation, transparency and undisturbed views of nature.
The right location for the garden kitchen
Choosing the right place to build the summer kitchen plays a crucial role. This depends on both the length of the construction period and the comfort and enjoyment when using the summer kitchen.
Important factors in choosing the location
Accessibility and availability of connections- Are necessary supply connections available for water and electricity, for example, and is the disposal of the wastewater possible?
Distance from the house- The construction of a summer kitchen that has a common wall with a house (in the form of a covered terrace) will significantly reduce the costs of the project. But on the other hand, the smoke from the oven will at least get into the house. The basic idea of the summer kitchen is to save the house from the cooking smells.
Distance from streets- Exhaust gases, dust and noise are not the best background for creative and relaxing activity like cooking.
Distance from toilets,Senk pits, compost systems and other places with a characteristic, bad smell.
Fire protection- If you want a kitchen in which you can cook on an open fire (grill, charcoal).
Presence of trees- The tree tops will donate and keep a pleasant shade. Cooking in front of a hot oven and under the hot summer sun is not so pleasant.
Equip and set up the perfect garden kitchen
Oven- Don't forget the main purpose of the kitchen. Pizza oven or grill are of course perfect for an outdoor kitchen, but for daily needs you cannot do without a gas stove or electric oven. It doesn't work without a worktop and a sink.
Lighting in the summer kitchen- Good lighting is essential in a kitchen. Combine functional lighting in the cooking area with lights that create mood. For safety reasons, the lighting of open kitchens should be provided with additional protection against the ingress of water. To avoid short circuits and fire risk, it is best to choose IP55 outdoor lights.
Furniture- Upholstered furniture in the open kitchen is not recommended. A good alternative are light and practical wooden furniture with soft seating. Furniture made of rattan, poly rattan and metal are just as suitable.
Large or small, rustic or modern, open or closed, with gas, electrical or charcoal grill- a garden kitchen is a great thing! Take a look at the pictures in our gallery and be inspired for your own project!
