Outdoor living · Bucks County, PA
Key elements of a Bucks County outdoor kitchen
An outdoor kitchen lets you spend the whole day outside without heading in for lunch or dinner. These are the elements no Bucks County outdoor kitchen should go without.
Turn your backyard into a complete living space
If you have a generous backyard in Doylestown, Newtown or anywhere in Bucks County, an outdoor kitchen can turn it into a complete living space with most of the comforts of your house. You can cook, eat and entertain outside from the first coffee to the last ember, and your guests never have to file through the house.
Getting it right takes planning. These are the elements to think through, and there is plenty of room to customize each one.
The elements every outdoor kitchen needs
A quality grill
The grill is the centerpiece of any outdoor kitchen, so choose it carefully. We recommend one of the higher-end options, built into a stone or finished base so it looks like part of the design rather than something wheeled out for the weekend.
Quality counters and prep space
The grill may be the flashiest part, but the counters matter just as much. They are where the food gets prepared, and they are what separate a true outdoor kitchen from a grilling area. Add a sink and you can handle prep and cleanup without going inside.
Seating, tables and a bar
Plan seating, tables and a bar so family and guests have a comfortable place to gather near the cook. Choose outdoor furniture and finishes that suit the color scheme of your home and the rest of your outdoor space.
Refrigeration and storage
A refrigerator and some cabinets let you keep grilling tools, supplies and drinks right in the kitchen. During a party, a stocked fridge outside means far less foot traffic through the house.
Lighting, fans and a fire feature
Good lighting is a necessity. The right system keeps the kitchen usable after dark and sets the mood for the evening. A ceiling fan under a roof or overhang offers relief on the most humid summer days, and an outdoor fireplace gives the space a warm place to gather as the night cools.
Plan for Pennsylvania weather
Bucks County seasons are hard on anything left outside. An outdoor kitchen needs durable, weather-resistant materials such as stainless steel and natural stone, chosen to hold their looks and performance year after year.
Shelter makes a big difference too. A roof structure for outdoor living or a gazebo over the kitchen keeps the cook and the equipment out of the sun and rain, and gives you a place for those ceiling fans and lights.
Design it with the space around it
The best outdoor kitchens are planned together with the patio, deck and walkways around them. That way the flow between grill, counter and table feels natural, and the materials match from one area to the next. We can build a kitchen into paver patio design and installation projects and into decks.
Paul Construction & Awning has been designing and building outdoor kitchens and living spaces in Bucks County and across Greater Philadelphia since 1994. Every design is drawn by hand for your home and backed by our Lifetime Workmanship Guarantee. See more on our outdoor kitchens and living spaces page.
Start with a conversation
Start planning your outdoor kitchen
Tell us how you like to cook and entertain. We will come out, walk your backyard with you and sketch what is possible.
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