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Our homes present both challenge and reward. There’s the simple joy of having a place to rest after a long day at work, a roof over your head, and somewhere warm to sleep. But then there’s all the work you have to do, the utilities you have to pay for, and the maintenance that needs to be done to live comfortably. In San Diego, landscape design is popular and makes for some amazing and convenient changes to your home.
With so much work to do, you may as well treat yourself out. In San Diego, outdoor kitchens are not uncommon and are a welcome addition to homes so close to the ocean.
Taking Inventory
The first thing you should do is to figure out the space you have and what you want to add to that space. Planning is the key to just about anything in life, and one of San Diego’s landscape contractors should be able to help if you’re having trouble.
The most basic item for any outdoor kitchen is the barbecue grill, but you can add all sorts of accessories to an outdoor kitchen, including some of the same things you would find in an indoor kitchen. You can get refrigerators, cabinets, and sinks. There are four basic zones you can mark off:
· Cold zones: Refrigerators, freezers, coolers.
· Hot zones: Grills, ovens, cooktops.
· Dry zones: Countertops and storage space.
· Wet zones: Sinks, ice reservoirs, beverage tubs
Depending on the space, you may eliminate the cold and wet zones, but remember that you need ample space for dry zones. Counter space gives you a place to set all your cooking items and can double as a surface for dining depending on your setup.
Alternate Cooking Options
While a barbecue grill is probably the most common and ideal outdoor cooking choice, other options are available to add a little more variety depending upon the situation.
A fireplace is a great source of warmth on those cold nights, but it can also easily be transformed to accommodate outdoor cooking. Gathering around a fireplace also adds a touch of closeness that complements the idea of cooking outside. A fire pit is even more casual but allows for more options. You can cook with skewers, rotisserie, or even a grill over the open flame.
Outdoor ovens are also quite popular. These resemble traditional, wood-stoked ovens, which are great for homemade pizzas.
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