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at RTA we’ve designed over 4,100 outdoor kitchens and that number continues to grow every single day I myself have been designing for over 3 years and some of them have been really great others have been very questionable all in all we
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have some really great designs and this one in Orange Connecticut is the perfect example This Modern island is one to remember let’s take a closer look there’s one thing lying at the heart of this outdoor design so easy a baby can
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do it family we customize this design for the beracha family and the one thing they love to do is entertain every year they host the 4th of July party where homemade pizza serves as an appetizer
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and the grilled dishes are the main course so we took great care to make sure that the outdoor kitchen was optimized for slinging pies and Grilling enough Burgers to feed an army this linear design has a spacious 36in grill
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a single side burner refrigerator double drawer storage and we can’t forget that italian-made pizza oven and with a last name like beracha you know they’re making great pizza I mean I’m Italian so it comes naturally
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got it features aside This Modern Stone Ash finish on the island adds a stunning modern look you won’t soon [Music] forget come into the backyard I want to show you something whenever you’re
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planning for an outdoor kitchen project before you do anything else you want to plan for the surface that it’s going to set on whether it’s a patio like we have here or a deck need to be aware of the locations of the utilities and weight limitations and how your design is going
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to be situated and so for our ninth best outdoor kitchen design these are the exact limitations that we worked around to create an Immaculate backyard space check it out over in beautiful Aspen Colorado Joe C was getting ready for a full backyard
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makeover he was in the middle of building his deck and gearing up for an outdoor kitchen project knowing that he was planning for a dining table seating area and a fire pit as well as an outdoor kitchen were able to tailor this design to his exact needs as while as
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working around the logistics of installing on a deck we decided to go for an L-shaped layout here for a couple reasons for one the grill Island offers plenty of real estate for a large Grill hand washing sink and pull out trash but the bar island is really key here it
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gave Joe some serving and dining space while also acting as a natural divider between two different zones on his deck the l-shape of this island creates a distinct cooking Zone tying in nicely with the fire pit area and separating the dining space each area of Joe’s deck
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serves as a unique function and it’s outdoor kitchen design that makes it all work together smoothly as an outdoor kitchen design expert the design tool is my bread and butter you can select your layouts your
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appliances your finishes it’s all right here if you’re looking to create your own layouts you can check out the link in the description box below and if you run into any sticking points or need assistance with your design that’s when you’re going to give me a call for our eighth best outdoor kitchen design
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that’s pretty much how things went down check it out way up in stratum New Hampshire Matt Lombardi had just finished installing a pool and wanted to tap into the full potential of his backyard space having a pool is great and all but it’s so much
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better with the grill and bar area right that’s exactly what was running through Matt Lombard’s mind as we worked together on his design we took a two-pronged approach with his outdoor kitchen layout creating a separate grilling and bar Zone the linear Grill
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Island sits next to the house with a large 36-in gas grill for burgers and dogs and a power burner right next to it for breakfast side dishes or whatever else you can think of then we designed a galley bar under Matt’s Pavilion
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a few steps away one island is packed with a refreshment Center refrigerator Kegerator for beers on tap and the opposite island is full of storage and trash bins to keep the space neat and organized all in all there’s no
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better place to grill and chill after taking a dip in the pool when you’re planning an outdoor kitchen project it’s important to think about the experience you want to create for you and your guest if you plan it right you can make it feel like like you’re on vacation Magnolia Network Ward
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Trader wanted to create the same feel for his backyard let’s take a look at his kitchen and how it brings everyone on island time even though War Traders outdoor kitchen sit smack dab in the middle of
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Midwestern Kansas the feel of being under a summer getaway shines through he was looking for a setup that would allow him to stay outside all day long and never have to hop into the house for a drink or something else that would pull him away from his backyard getaway
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so that’s exactly what we did to be sure Ward had everything he needed right outside we made sure to leave no stone ont with this u-shaped Island over on the right we designed the cooking Zone where there’s a 36in gas grill for grilling Backyard Barbecue
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Classics and a power burner right next to it for big Seafood boils the central island offers some counter space for prep work a refreshment Center for hand washing and prepping cocktails and as well as some storage for keeping Wards cooking utensils safely stored away on
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the left the bar island has a pull out trash can refrigerator and room for guests to relax and watch the action Ward also wanted a komato smoker for his outdoor kitchen but it just wouldn’t quite fit into his backyard patio so we placed it a bit off to the side so he
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wouldn’t have to forgo his smoked brisket fix things are getting pretty tight in here and I’m sure if you have a small backyard you can relate to the feeling too but having a small backyard doesn’t
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mean you have to give up on your dream outdoor kitchen in fact this next design proves that limitation creates room for creativity let’s check it out in the city of Indianapolis Indiana HGTV star Mina starak was putting the
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finishing touches on her backyard space living in the city she didn’t have a ton of space to work with for outdoor kitchen project so we put our heads together and came up with an outdoor kitchen setup that was an absolute showstopper despite the space
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limitations now you’ll notice that there are actually three linear Islands in this backyard all with bright plank finishes that perfectly match Mina’s house first there’s a grill island off to the side with a large gas grill power burner and combination
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storage then off to the far side of Mina’s backyard there’s a serving Island packed with a couple more refrigerators there’s no shortage of Refreshments here as you walk across the backyard you’ll run into a pizza station with an alpha
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italian-made pizza oven and a refrigerator but more importantly the small footprint of this backyard are actually turned into the biggest strength of this outdoor kitchen design feeling inspired so far it’s just the beginning before we hop into the
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fifth best outdoor kitchen design I wanted to show you a little peak of our lookbook this will help you get a better idea for some design opportunities for your own space you can find it in the description box below and while you’re there make sure to give us a like and a
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follow back on the east coast of Northern New Jersey Joe Gorga gives us a taste of luxury with his unbelievable outdoor kitchen design he and his wife of Real Housewives of New Jersey Fame Melissa Gorga had been working on their new house for several years it was time
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to put together the finishing touches and a brand new outdoor kitchen was on top of the list beyond the stunning design they needed something durable enough to withstand the New Jersey Winters and also light enough to be safely installed on a deck
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so easy that comes together like Legos they got all of this and much more dipping into the gorgas design you’ll find different linear Islands one on the deck and one below the deck the island on the upper level is the main event the
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luxurious charcoal plank finish is accentuated by white granite countertops creating a striking contrast in the space but it isn’t all just about looks between the massive 42-in S Series gas grill coyote assado smoker and the power
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burner there’s enough cooking appliances to feed an army the refrigerator keeps Joe’s favorite liquor safely stirred away and the refreshment Center is perfect for whipping up a cocktail or two salute to you downstairs a second
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island is revealed acting as a full service Pizza station with an italian-made pizza oven from alpha the gorgas are well equipped to make some of the best pizza in the nation as I mentioned earlier the design tool is my bread and butter there’s one thing to
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keep in mind while designing your outdoor kitchen how do you plan to use it if you want to have guests seated at the bar but don’t include enough countertop space you’re not going to be happy with the finished design before you finalize anything you want to make sure that you’re clear on your purpose
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and make sure that the purpose is reflected in your outdoor kitchen design and you can see in our fourth outdoor kitchen design that purpose shines right through for this layout we’re sticking with our Real Housewife crew in Northern New Jersey this is none other than
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Dolores Kat’s outdoor kitchen design and right away you’ll see what’s unique about it this expensive square- shaped island was designed with a singular purpose in mind and that’s family time coming from an Italian family there are
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a few things more important to Dolores than regularly getting the family together for a sit-down dinner and it’s this purpose that it serves as a through line for this outdoor kitchen design this island is equipped with a 42in gas grill
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power burner and Dual side burner for the cooking Zone the grill is perfect for seared fish and veggies the power burner is great for simmering dolores’s sundae gravy with meatballs and the Dual side burner boils pasta like a champ
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you’ll also note a warming drawer under the grill to keep extra portions at the ideal serving temperature and a pullout trash bin beside it to keep the space tidy and once dinner is ready they’re seating for nine at this kitchen with plent plenty of room for serving and a
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full-sized Italian meal family style now that’s a Mor if your outdoor kitchen project is part of a larger backyard remodel take the opportunity to overhaul and make
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improvements to other parts of the project whether it’s your deck or patio when you dig into it you’ll find other areas to make improvements on the project in fact this ties into our next design it started out with just a kitchen and turned into a full back yard remodel if you’re curious about the full
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transformation check out the description below otherwise check out the finished product down in Fullerton California Kevin Chon had recently purchased a new home and was dissatisfied with the
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properties existing outdoor kitchen let’s just say expectations didn’t meet reality here he was looking for a way to rip out his dilapitated kitchen and replace it with something he could actually enjoy and use you know there’s a saying it’s good
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from far but far from good and the deeper you dig you realize what things are really like underneath a surface long story short Kevin became one of the first homeowners to participate in our outdoor kitchen makeover project and the rest is history while he was at it Kevin
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also decided to overhaul his patio and pergula to make the most of his new outdoor kitchen space as you can see there’s a lot of amazing
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stuff going on with this u-shaped layout the bright modern concrete finish and granite countertops create a refreshing contemporary look that draws you in and invites you to stay for a while Kevin’s old outdoor kitchen wasn’t
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properly set up for entertaining so he seized the opportunity to turn his new island into the ultimate backyard hangout this island is wonderfully optimized for large barbecue parties with a gas grill power burner and a
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pizza oven to ensure all bases are covered Kevin also added a bar Island so his guests can enjoy watching all the action in the kitchen and stay seated there when it’s time to eat all in all this design is a prime example of how to take your outdoor kitchen living goals
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to the next level oh hey you’re back already before we hop into our second best outdoor kitchen design let’s talk a bit about app Pantry just like your indoor kitchen need certain appliances for different
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cooking Styles the same applies to your outdoor kitchen ideally you’ll have everything that you need in your outdoor kitchen to minimize the need for trips in and out of the house typically a grill a refrigerator and a sink are the most common and everything from there is
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really just up to your preference if you love to barbecue a pellet grill or a kamado smoker are going to be your best friend but if you like to make drinks and more of a bartender check out the refreshment Center no matter what you’re going to going to love how this Food
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Network chef planned his outdoor kitchen check it out we’re sticking around in California a little longer to check out chef jet Tila’s massive Outdoor Kitchen in Los [Music]
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Angeles Chef jet had been interested in an outdoor kitchen project for a while so when the stars aligned we linked up with them and it was a match made in outdoor kitchen Heaven our design team
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worked diligently with Chef jet to make sure his design would be just as functional to work in as his professional kitchens he’s used [Music]
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to aside from the beautiful charcoal plank finish and Larger than Life granite countertops this u-shaped outdoor kitchen design is a chef’s dream like many other layouts you’ve seen this one includes a gas grill power burn
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and a pizza oven but what’s different about it is how spaced out all of the appliances are there’s plenty of countertop space between elements so Chef jet can prepare and cook multiple dishes at the same time not to mention the separate Grill Island also serves as
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an extended prep Zone which can also be used for seeding or serving we’d say it’s about time for Chef to get ready jet cook I didn’t think we’d be able to find it
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but I think this is the one the best outdoor kitchen design of all [Music]
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time California is home to some killer outdoor kitchens because finishing out the top three we’re taking a tour of Mike pile’s Barbe Island down in Dana
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Point the landscape designer of HG TVs Inside Out is no stranger to planning an elegant backyard design so when we put our heads together to create Mike’s personal outdoor kitchen Sparks were flying I mean look at this thing it’s the Holy Grail of outdoor kitchen design
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in all seriousness though there’s a lot to explore here Mike is all about cooking versatility and has packed just about every Appliance you can find in this u-shaped Island there’s a pellet grill Pizza Oven gas
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grill and a flat top griddle all incorporated into this island and yet the outdoor kitchen itself doesn’t feel cramped at all Mike’s made sure to leave some countertop space between each
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feature and made room to include a fridge drawer storage pullout trash bin and even the spice rack has a home in this design it’s really everything but the kitchen sink and we’re here for it
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there you have it the top 10 best outdoor kitchen designs of all time I know we make it look super easy but there’s actually a lot of thought that goes into each and every design I highly recommend working with one of rta’s design experts who can help you fully
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customize your outdoor kitchen for your space we’ll see you in the next one
