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hey what’s going on everybody it’s James here with RTA outdoor living and today we will be focusing on four of the most popular outdoor kitchen layouts linear, L-shaped, u-shaped and Galley layouts and the benefits they can bring to your outdoor entertaining
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space we’ll explore the advantages of each layout and provide you with the information you need to see what layout will work best for you and your space let’s discuss the benefits of linear layouts
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Benefits Of A Linear Layout
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and how they can help you create a functional and convenient outdoor cooking area linear layouts are a popular choice for those who want a centralized location for outdoor cooking without the need for additional entertainment features these layouts provide counter space for food preparation
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making them a practical option for those who want functionality without breaking the bank one of the advantages of linear layouts is that they come in smaller designs which are considered one piece these designs are ideal for those who have limited space and don’t need to incorporate
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additional appliances linear layouts work well against the wall of a house making it easier to run utility lines if you’re looking for a larger linear layout the two-piece layout is a great option these layouts are anything above seven feet and come in two pieces many people
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prefer longer linear layouts because they want to incorporate more appliances alright so we’re in the back of the island here I’m going to start with the countertop again it’s made in two pieces so you’ll notice there’s a seam right here and we do this very strategically so when you’re on
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in front of the island really not even going to be noticeable at all moving down you’ll see we have the seam on the base of the islands here and since a lot of people aren’t really looking at the
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back of their Islands too much it’s really a good way and a strategic way to design this so we can extend the length of your Island in inclusion linear layouts are a practical and convenient option for outdoor cooking [Music] whether you’re looking for a smaller design or a larger two-piece
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layout linear layouts provide the counter space and functionality you need without the additional entertainment features if you’re planning to build an outdoor kitchen area consider a linear layout for a practical and functional solution let’s talk about L-shaped layouts and the advantages
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Advantages To An L-Shape Layout
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they can bring to your outdoor entertaining space l-shapes are a great way to extend your outdoor kitchen layout while maintaining an efficient flow for entertaining your guests with a bar Island on one side of the L you can easily stand and cook while also turning to serve your guests
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sitting at the bar this creates a great flow and gives you the ability to entertain effectively one advantage of L-shaped layouts is that they come with bar seating as a standard but they can also be customized to exclude it if you’re not looking to entertain or bar seating
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doesn’t fit your design L-shaped layouts can work well on the corner of a patio keeping the rest of the patio space open and not restricting the flow of traffic another advantage of L-shaped layouts
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is that they incorporate two islands allowing you to separate your layout out into zones [Music] you can have your grilling and cooking Zone on one side of the L while on the other side you can have your refrigeration and sink this makes it easy
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to separate your hot and cold zones for a more efficient cooking experience however one downside of an L-shaped layout is that they can create some dead space on the front panel of the bar Island which can be considered a loss of surface area to fit additional appliances
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overall L-shaped layouts can be a great choice for those looking to extend their outdoor kitchen space while maintaining an efficient flow for entertaining whether you want to include bar seating or not L-shaped layouts are versatile and can work well on the corner of a patio or against
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the wall consider incorporating an L-shaped layout into your outdoor entertaining space for a functional and stylish upgrade now we’ll be discussing the advantages and disadvantages
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U-Shape Advantages & Requirements
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of u-shaped islands and the amount of patio space required to accommodate them u-shaped islands are basically an extension of an L-shaped kitchen they come with an additional third island which creates a closed layout this can restrict the flow of traffic on your patio but if you’re
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big into entertaining A u-shape might be the perfect addition to your space most u-shaped Islands come standard with bar seating on both sides which makes them perfect for hosting guests they also come with a lot of appliances to help you cook a lot of food for your guests which is
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important if you’re hosting a big event with the three islands of a u-shape you actually have the ability to separate your layout into three zones you can have an island for your Hot Zone with all your cooking appliances an island for your cold Zone with the refrigeration and the last
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Island for your prep Zone where you’ll typically have storage and other components one thing to keep in mind is that a u-shape requires a lot of patio space the countertop depth on both sides of the u-shape coupled with the length of the grill Island means that you’ll need a minimum of about
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18 feet of patio space however for a comfortable u-shape we recommend a space of at least 20 by 15. this space requirement is something to consider before you decide to install a u-shape on your patio u-shaped islands are a great addition to your backyard especially if you’re big into
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entertaining they offer a lot of Versatility and can accommodate a lot of appliances however keep in mind that they do require a lot of patio space last but not least let’s discuss Galley
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Advantages of Galley Layout
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layouts and their advantages over other layouts we have covered Galley layouts are similar to L-shaped kitchens in terms of having two islands but one advantage of a galley is that it doesn’t restrict your patio flow unlike an l-shape which has an extension that guests must walk around a
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galley allows for walk through space in between the islands which is perfect for those who don’t want to restrict their patio additionally one of the islands on your Galley layout can be a floating island which makes it a great option for those who want to cook and entertain their guests
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since the galley is tighter than an L shape it’s easier to cook and turn around to serve guests at the bar with the floating island and it also allows you to easily separate your outdoor kitchen into zones like an L-shaped layout you can have your cooking Zone on one Island and utilize the
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other Island for your cold zones which gives you the best functionality and efficiency when you’re cooking and entertaining another advantage of a galley layout is that it utilizes the patio space
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and Island space more effectively there is no dead space as you may have encountered with an L shape so you can incorporate more appliances into your outdoor kitchen The Galley layout comes standard
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with a bar Island but it doesn’t have to be some people prefer to use it as a serve encounter or prep surface which can be especially useful if it’s a floating island up against a house overall a galley layout is a great option for those who want to cook entertain and utilize their outdoor
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space without restricting the flow of traffic with its functional layout and ability to incorporate more appliances a galley may be the perfect choice for your outdoor kitchen we hope this
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Functionality Is Most Important
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information has been helpful in your decision making process whether you opt for a linear l-shape u-shape or even a galley layout the most important thing is to create a functional and stylish outdoor kitchen that you’ll enjoy for years to come don’t forget to subscribe to our
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Channel and turn on notifications to be up to date with the latest outdoor kitchen information my name is James with RTA outdoor living and we look forward to helping you with your project [Music]
