As you consider the idea of getting an RTA outdoor kitchen… one of the first things you’ll have to figure out is customization.
“How do I customize an RTA outdoor kitchen?”
The words “custom” and “personalized” are all over the RTA Outdoor Living website… but it may not be clear to you how to actually get started. This can be irritating!
In this article, you will learn how to customize your RTA outdoor kitchen, and gain insights on the benefits of working with a Design Expert. By the end, you’ll have the confidence you need to begin customizing an RTA outdoor kitchen. (It’s a simple two step process!)
Step One: Use the RTA Outdoor Kitchen Design Tool
With rare exception, the vast majority of RTA customers begin the customization process by using our free online design tool. (Some customers will start at step two, which is fine! Most prefer to begin here.)
This outdoor kitchen design tool is the first of its kind, and tens of thousands of designs have been created with it! You’ll be guided through the process in 5 simple steps: Kitchen Layout, Island Size, Appliance Layout, Appliance Options, and 3D View.
The RTA outdoor kitchen design tool allows you to see all the options available… so you can start playing around with the idea of what your dream kitchen will look like. Once you reach the end, you’ll see a 3D rendering of your design right on your screen. If you have your smartphone handy, you can also view your design in AR (augmented reality) to see what it will look like in your backyard!
Step Two: Work with a Design Expert
Once your outdoor kitchen design has been created and submitted to our Design Team, one of our Experts will contact you for further assistance.
While your initial outdoor kitchen plan is great… we find that 99% of designs need to be tweaked before they reach their final form. A Design Expert will listen closely to your needs to ensure your outdoor kitchen design is perfectly optimized for your intended usage. This process generally involves 2 short video calls with your Designer to really nail down all the layout details.
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What are the Benefits of Connecting with a Design Expert?
Now that you’ve seen how to customize an RTA outdoor kitchen… you might be wondering why you have to speak with a Design Expert. Can’t you do it all yourself? Below are a few reasons that we’ve heard from customers why working with a Designer is an essential part of the customization process!
You’ll Get a Collaborative Experience
Above all, working with an RTA Design Expert is a collaborative experience. Their primary and sole purpose is to ensure you get the outdoor kitchen of your dreams, whether that’s with RTA or not. By working with a Designer, you’ll receive valuable education that’s relevant to all outdoor kitchen solutions. You will also get clued in on critical topics that are rarely discussed, such as outdoor kitchen safety. When working with a Design Expert, your needs and desires are considered the top priority.
Designers Can See Design Problems You Don’t See
Design Experts come with, well, expert eyes. Their experience allows them to see potential design issues and pitfalls that are invisible to you, because you likely haven’t designed an outdoor kitchen before! A Designer will point out these issues and get them fixed ahead of time, so you don’t end up disappointed in the long run.
A great example of a common design problem is a lack of storage. Homeowners tend to get googly-eyed over all the exciting cooking appliances they can include in their outdoor kitchen… but because storage isn’t glamorous, it often gets overlooked. But from a practicality side, a lack of storage is an extremely frustrating experience! What good is having an outdoor grill if you have nowhere to store all of your grilling accessories?
Design Experts Can Help You Save Money
Oftentimes, a Design Expert can help you save money on your RTA outdoor kitchen design. When you’re selecting options in the design tool, you’re not aware of what anything costs yet… and you can get a bit of sticker shock when you realize what the final price tag is. But there’s no need to worry!
Your Designer will have an open and honest conversation about your budget and what you feel comfortable with. From there, your design can be refined to reflect your budgetary needs.
It’s common that a homeowner’s initial design will feature oversized islands or more appliances than they’ll practically use. This is an easy way to shave down the costs without feeling like you’re missing anything!
You’ll Feel Less Overwhelmed & More Focused
As you click your way through the design tool, you’re likely to find yourself overwhelmed with the sheer amount of options. There are thousands upon thousands of potential combinations… which one speaks to your vision best?
A Design Expert’s superpower is to reduce overwhelm and get laser-focused on the aspects of outdoor kitchen design that are most important to you. By honing in on the core areas that you care about most, it will be much easier to see what your dream outdoor kitchen should actually look like.
How do I Get Started with a Custom RTA Outdoor Kitchen?
At this stage, you should feel confident about how to customize your RTA outdoor kitchen. To get started, the first step you’ll need to complete is submitting a design through our free online design tool.
From there, you’ll get connected with your Design Expert… and it’s off to the races from there! That said, you can skip the design tool if you would like and go straight to speaking with a designer. If that’s the option you prefer, you can book a call right below.
We look forward to hearing from you!
