PERSONALIZING YOUR DREAM BACKYARD INTO REALITY
Spring is the perfect time of year to think forward to soon enjoying your backyard events with family and friends. You can almost taste the margaritas now. Nah, beer works best with ribs, and what a great summer to host your own RibFest.
Your dream patio and outdoor living space should reflect your lifestyle and share a personality similar to the interior of your home. This article will offer some tips and tricks as you begin the journey to discover the amazing options available whether you are looking to design a luxury outdoor kitchen or bring lounging and dining to a new level in your backyard oasis.
PART 1 - Adding An Outdoor Kitchen:
Let’s face it, during birthdays and holiday gatherings, family and friends always seem to gather in or near the kitchen, right? So it's only logical to expect them to gather around the barbecue to smell the food cooking, hear the steaks sizzling and watch you showcase your grilling expertise. It's your time to shine. So, let’s make sure you select a grill worthy of them talking about.
Starting Off Dreaming Big
Let’s talk about good, better, best & BEYOND by starting off dreaming big.
Why not plan to host your 2024 events with a WOW-factor? DCS, Crown Verity and Hestan make Chef-class quality barbecues and components that are engineered for high volume outdoor performance. They are specifically designed for our Canadian climate with a warranty that lasts for many years to come. They have all of the modular pieces you need for building an enviable kitchen island, from the perfect size grill, to refrigerators and outdoor appliances and storage cabinets. But, don’t forget that modular outdoor kitchen islands have many awesome options available for a wide range of budgets.
Napoleon, Broil King and Weber each offer models that are sure to empower your backyard grilling greatness. And who doesn’t want their friends to be a little jealous of how incredibly tasty all of the food is at your events. Food creates memories, so make them great!
Backyard Pizza Party
Why stop there? PIZZA Ovens may prove to be the biggest backyard trend of 2024. So, if you are like me with two kids that love pizza at least once a week, and we order two at a time, then stop spending $50 each to get them delivered only to find out that the quality is good but not awesome.
Great pizza comes from great ingredients, a fantastic dough recipe, and the ability to control the crustiness of the crust … or doneness of the dough? You know what I mean. For as little as $599, a Gozney Roccbox practically pays for itself inside one month. But if you really want professional results and the ability to do more than one pizza at a time, then come check out the ALFA pizza oven product line. They are beautiful, produce amazing results and are definitely conversation starters for your friends and family parties. Remember pizza ovens work best using gas or wood, and they come in a variety of qualities, configurations, colours, shapes and sizes, so you really want to see them in person to find the one that’s right for you.
Where There's Smoke, There's Barbecue
Don’t forget to really shine with a new Smoker. You don’t have to know how to use these yet, but trust us, brisket and pork belly will always get guests raving about your food. Both Yoder Smokers and Traeger’s work incredibly well even in the cold of our Canadian winters. Low & Slow is the way to go if you haven’t tried pellet smoking, you need to. Seriously, it’s a game changer.
Feel free to add a Kamado Joe or Big Green Egg to the party as well. Why? Charcoal greatness awaits your discovery. Charcoal has infused flavour in meals since … well for a very long time. Someone Google that. Plus, the stylish shapes and colourful designs look great on, in, or beside a great new kitchen island. Talk about conversation starters.
Framing the kitchen counter and structure requires really good advice in order to comply with safety and building codes to ensure proper ventilation. You are going to want to look at more than one option and Barbecues Galore has several barbecue island kits available so please measure and bring those dimensions to the conversation, so our experts can craft a personalized plan for your outdoor living space.
Other Key Considerations:
- Remember to design some counter space for cutting and preparing ingredients, just like you do inside your kitchen.
- Plan your storage spaces for the propane tank, tools, toys and accessories. Don’t forget the place to put the debris that no one wants to see.
- How long any outdoor equipment lasts depends on the quality of the materials, using covers in the winter, and how often they get used and cleaned. Combustible materials need an insulated grill jacket to protect from corrosion and prevent fires from occurring.
- Plan your serving area away from the heat of the barbecue, so younger members of the family stay safe.
The Most Popular Configuration Options:
- Linear Islands are perfect for smaller spaces that typically run alongside your home.
- L-Shaped Islands are a stylish and popular choice to support multiple cooking zones for integrating a pizza oven or a smoker. Plus, they are easy to hide when the water guns come out and the water balloons are getting tossed around.
- Custom Islands involve getting designers and contractors involved, but fortunately, we know several great specialists and share those names with guests in-store.
Lastly, measure twice and cut once. From counter tops to space for the refrigerator and storage sections, you want it done right the first time. Expert advice will help.
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