Whether you’re in the throes of outdoor kitchen planning or just getting your toes wet… you’ll quickly realize just how much “stuff” there is to learn in the process!
So naturally, you’ll wonder: “Where can I learn more about planning an outdoor kitchen?”
It’s a fantastic question. There’s a ton of information about outdoor kitchen planning online… but it all tends to be scattered around and everyone has a differing opinion about this, that, or the other thing. As an outdoor kitchen manufacturer that’s helped thousands of homeowners with planning their outdoor kitchen projects… through our experience, we have invested a ton of time into providing resources on our website to help with the planning process.
In this article, you’ll learn about where you can learn more about planning an outdoor kitchen, and what information you can find there.
Where Can I Learn More about Planning an Outdoor Kitchen?
The best place to learn more about planning an outdoor kitchen is through RTA Outdoor Living’s Learning Hub. This section of our website is dedicated to providing all the basic information you need about planning an outdoor kitchen.
Pricing & Costs
More than likely, when you begin planning an outdoor kitchen, the first question you’ll ask yourself is: “How much is this all going to cost?”
On RTA’s Pricing & Costs page, you’ll learn all about what an outdoor kitchen costs, and the factors that affect the final price. This will give you a good baseline as far as pricing expectations when you are researching different vendors and builders.
Cost Calculator
General pricing information is great… but what will your outdoor kitchen specifically cost?
The Cost Calculator is designed to help you hone in on a more accurate number. This calculator will create a price estimate based on total island length, appliance quality, and appliance selections you choose. While this is still just an estimate and the final price of your outdoor kitchen may vary greatly… it’s a great way to determine if your starting budget is realistic or not.
Blog
What questions do you have as it relates to outdoor kitchen planning? In all reality, the answer can likely be found somewhere in RTA’s blog. Use the search function to look up a specific question, narrow it down by category… or just scroll down the page and see what topics are of interest to you. If you need in-depth and comprehensive information about the different aspects of outdoor kitchen planning, the information you need will likely be found here.
Video Library
Prefer to research outdoor kitchen planning in a video format? RTA’s ever-expanding Video Library has you covered. Many of the planning topics in our blog are also available in video format. Just search your question, select by category, or scroll through at your leisure!
Gallery
Having access to a robust gallery of real-life outdoor kitchen projects are an essential aspect of the planning process. How can you know what type of outdoor kitchen you want without having seen some examples first?
RTA’s Photo Gallery is consistently updated with new images for your inspiration during the planning process.
Outdoor Kitchen Buyer’s Guide
As you get into the nuts and bolts of outdoor kitchen planning… there are many practical questions you’ll begin to have. What surface is best for an outdoor kitchen? What’s the right layout for my needs? What about utility lines?
These are just a few of the key questions that are answered in our comprehensive Buyer’s Guide. This free, downloadable guide will deeply inform you about all the basics of outdoor kitchen planning… so you’ll feel confident about going into the purchasing process, no matter who you work with.
Important Safety Resources
It’s not often discussed… but not all outdoor kitchens are built safely, and this is a huge problem! How can you know whether or not your outdoor kitchen is built safely if you don’t know it’s a concern in the first place?
RTA’s Important Safety Resources page includes all the information you need to know about how to safely construct an outdoor kitchen. Whether you choose to DIY this project or not… this information can be brought to your builder or desired outdoor kitchen company to ensure they are following safe practices.
Book a Free Design Call
Interested in learning more about RTA Outdoor Living or just have some unanswered questions you need addressed? If so, booking a free design call with an RTA Design Expert might be the right move. A Design Expert will help you create an outdoor kitchen layout that’s both practical and functional for you needs… and personally assist you through the planning process.
At this stage, we’ve given you plenty of food for thought. So browse through our Learning Hub, and we hope to hear from you soon!
