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Hey everyone, what’s going on? It’s Daniel with RTA Outdoor Living and we are back again with another exciting video and this time we’re going to focus on the design and inspiration side of your outdoor kitchen island project. Instead of getting into the nitty-gritty details like we typically do, this video
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is going to focus more on the individual projects and design insight you can glean from them. So, without further ado, let’s take a look at some outdoor kitchen islands. [music] We’ll kick off the list with Michelle Johnson’s outdoor kitchen over in the Sea Coast region of
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New Hampshire. Michelle’s outdoor kitchen island features a simple linear layout, but there’s plenty of functionality packed into this modest design. This island features a built-in grill with combination storage underneath, an outdoor refrigerator,
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and a pullout trash bin, which covers all of your basics. Of course, you need a grill for cooking, but you’ve also got the refrigerator to keep plenty of cool beverages on hand, and the convenient trash bin to help keep the backyard cleaned up. Since this outdoor kitchen
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island doesn’t have all the amenities it could have, Michelle smartly chose to place it close to the back door of her house. [music] So, if she forgot to grab something inside, it’s not a big deal to step inside quickly to get it. Now, looking at just the aesthetics, Michelle
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decided to go for a charcoal plane finish and paired it with a set of clean [music] edge smoky concrete countertops. The dark exterior of the island contrast nicely with the light gray countertops, creating an appealing look that doesn’t distract from the rest of the backyard.
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Now, let’s take a look at another outdoor kitchen island [music] from another Michelle over in New Mexico. Michelle Wat Gomez outdoor kitchen is pretty much the opposite style of what we just saw. This island is far larger,
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brighter, and includes multiple unique cooking appliances. Instead of going for a classic gas grill, Michelle opted for a large gas griddle to act as a primary cooking appliance. She also has a power burner for a walk style cooking and
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dedicated pizza oven for weekend pizza nights. This island also houses a pullout ice chest, refrigerator, spice rack, combination [music] storage, and a pullout trash bin. The ice chest and refrigerator ensures the refreshments
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are always available. The spice rack is a great touch to keep seasonings within arms reach. The U-shaped layout of this outdoor kitchen island also makes it incredibly functional for outdoor cooking. Michelle’s cooking appliances are equally spaced with countertops
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between them, acting as convenient landing spaces for prep food, cooking utensils. [music] And the bar high island on the right has plenty of open space for prepping food, rolling out pizza dough, and serving meals when it’s
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time to eat. As for the finish, Michelle’s outdoor kitchen island is light [music] and inviting. She chose a bright, modern concrete finish and paired it with a set of Thunder granite countertops. These countertops feature an [music] abundance of gray veining which adds some interest to the look and
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prevents it from looking too one. Breaking free from the modern look, Matt Surma’s project is a great example of a rustic outdoor kitchen island. This galley layout comes with a stackstone terra finish and is topped with a set of
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alpha white granite countertops to add a touch of brightness. This stack stone finish gives off a classic rustic look, but when paired with the look of the brushed stainless steel [music] appliances, the overall impact is a timeless aesthetic that won’t ever appear dated. Looking more closely at
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the appliances in this outdoor kitchen island, you’ll see a built-in gas grill, sink, pull out trash bin, refrigerator, spice rack, and a triple drawer storage.
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The outdoor sink is super convenient for washing your hands after touching raw hamburger meat. The spice rack ensures you’ve got your favorite seasoning blends [music] on hand. And the triple drawer storage is an efficient way to store all of your grilling [music] utensils right outside. Similar to the
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U-shaped outdoor kitchen island you just saw, a galley outdoor kitchen like this is also extremely practical for outdoor cooking. Matt can grill and wash his hands on the main island, and if he needs anything else, all he needs to do is [music] turn around because everything will be accessible on the bar
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island. This setup also allows for a highly interactive cooking experience, as you can grill on the main island while talking to your guest as they sit at the bar island. All in all, [music] this outdoor kitchen island design is one to take notes on. Now, let’s take a
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peek at another charming outdoor kitchen island from the Tilman’s family over in Maryland. [music] Much like the first island we discussed, the Tilman’s linear island is packed with functional appliances and accessories. This layout includes a built-in grill, as well as a
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Big Green Egg charcoal smoker and a power burner for complete cooking versatility. Whether it’s a quick round of burgers, a seafood boil, or a low and slow smoked ribs, everything is on the menu with this outdoor kitchen island. This layout
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also includes some muchneeded double drawer storage and a pull out trash bin to keep the space clean. Looking at the aesthetics of this design, the Tilman’s decided to go with the bright plain finish and topped it with a set of light gray granite countertops. The bright
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plain finish perfectly matches the white siding of their house, which creates a pleasant continuity of the space. Plus, the green smoker adds a nice accent of color to provide a little extra [music] visual interest. If you’re after a highly refined
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aesthetic for your outdoor kitchen island, you’ll want to pay close attention to Leila Goldberg’s outdoor kitchen in New York. This outdoor kitchen island achieves a particularly elegant look due to one unique feature, the waterfall countertops. The industrial modern concrete island is
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bookended with viscount white granite countertops that extend straight to the ground. This puts the luxurious finish of the granite tops on full display, creating a high-endass look that’s destined to impress. But of course, there’s more to this
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outdoor kitchen island than mere looks. [music] Leila’s island is full of impressive accessories to help host her social gatherings. In this layout, you’ll find a built-in grill, dual side burners, a
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sink, and plenty of drawer storage, two outdoor refrigerators, and a large wine cooler. All this refrigeration will ensure everyone’s glass is topped off at all times. The sink provides a convenient handwashing station, and all that storage is ideal for utensils and
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table wear alike. Overall, this outdoor kitchen island design is one to remember. Let’s wrap up our list with an impressive outdoor kitchen island from Zach McMahon over in Colorado. When Zach was designing this outdoor kitchen, he
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and his wife were singularly focused on achieving a mid-century modern look. So for them, choosing the bright modern concrete finish with clean edge smoky countertops was [music] the perfect fit. This finish and countertop pairing provides a clean and simple look, but still remains [music] light and inviting
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at the same time. This L-shaped outdoor kitchen island is quite functional, too. We’ve got a large built-in gas grill, a pizza oven on a pedestal, pull out trash bin, combination [music] storage, and a wide
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open bar island for serving food and seating guests. Zach’s outdoor kitchen island acts as the perfect backyard getaway. And it’s only a few steps from his back porch. So, now that you’ve seen all of these outdoor kitchen designs,
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are you starting to feel inspired? If so, it’s time to channel that creativity into creating an outdoor kitchen design of your very own. Our free online design tool is the ideal place to start. And in just a few minutes, you’ll [music] be guided through the process of creating a
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completely customized island design. The sky is the limit. So, have fun [music] designing, but don’t forget to like and subscribe, and we’ll catch you in the next video.
