How to Use an Outdoor Kitchen Design Tool (Step-by-Step)

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Have you opened up our design tool and thought, “Now what do [music] I do?” Are you worried about messing something up or designing it wrong? You’re not alone. And in this video, I’m going to walk you through exactly how to use our free design tool so you can start building your outdoor kitchen with

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confidence. Hey, it’s Daniel with RTA Outdoor Living and I’m going to walk you through exactly how to use our free outdoor design tool so you can start planning your outdoor kitchen setup step-by-step. When you first open up the tool, the goal isn’t to get everything perfect. It’s just to get your ideas out

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visually [music] and you’ll start by setting up your space and choosing a layout that fits your backyard. Most people begin with something simple like a linear straight island or an L-shape just to get a feel of how much room they have to work with.

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>> [music] >> And the nice part is nothing is locked in. You can always make adjustments as you go. From there, you’ll start adding the main components. This usually begins with a grill since it’s typically the centerpiece of an entire setup. [music] Then you can build around it by adding storage, appliances, and any other

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additional features you want. As you’re placing these items, the tool helps you visualize how everything fits together, which makes it much easier to plan a layout that actually works in real life. [music] As you continue building your design, you’ll also be able to explore different finishes and styles. With the

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RTA system, the look you’re designing is closely tied to the final product since the finishes are built into the panels themselves. This gives you a much more realistic idea of what your outdoor kitchen will look like once it’s installed. >> [music] >> Another important thing, the tool helps

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you with spacing and proportions. Outdoor kitchens typically follow certain guidelines like depth, walkway clearances, and seating space. To make sure everything is functional and comfortable, the design tool helps you stay within those boundaries so you don’t run into any surprises later. Once

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you’ve created a layout that you like, that’s when the process really starts to come together. You can save your design and connect with one of our design experts who will review [music] everything with you, help you fine-tune the details, and make sure the plan is ready for the next steps. This turns

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your initial idea into something that is actually buildable and ready to move forward. Go ahead and try out our free outdoor kitchen design tool using the link below, or book a call with one of our design experts to refine your layout. Once you start using the tool, you’ll see how easy it is to bring your

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ideas to life. Give it a try, and let us know what you come up with. We’ll see you in the next video.