Outdoor Kitchens: Designs for Outdoor Kitchens, Bars, and Dining Areas Book

	Introduction	9
Chapter 1	Take it Outside: Designing the Perfect Outdoor Kitchen	11
	Finding Your Outdoor Cooking Style	11
	Make a List, Check It Twice	15
	A Perfect Fit	17
	Location Is Everything	20
	Freestanding or Attached	20
	The Right Site	23
	Designing for the Whole Family	23
	Seeking Professional Help	23
	Everything in Its Place	27
	Geometry for the Outdoor Kitchen	29
	Plan for Success	29
	Advanced Placement	33
	Working Together	33
	Fine Dining	35
	Natural Beauty	41
	Practical Matters	41
Chapter 2	The Right Stuff: Outfitting Your Outdoor Kitchen	43
	What's Cooking	43
	Buying a Gas Grill	45
	Buying a Charcoal Grill	47
	Other Options	48
	Electric Grills	49
	Outdoor Ovens	49
	Accessorize	50
	Clearing the Air	52
	Cleaning Up	53
	Keeping Your Cool	56
	A Different View	61
	Store More	61
	Critter Control	62
	Surface Report	64
	Top Selections	68
	Design Ideas	68
	What's Underfoot?	69
Chapter 3	Entertaining Al Fresco: Bringing the Elegance Out-of-Doors	71
	The Bar Crowd	73
	Design Details	73
	Dining Out	74
	The Right Style	74
	The Perfect Setting	74
	Party Time	77
	Lounge Act	79
	Linking Inside and Out	79
	How Much Is Enough?	81
	Extra, Extra	81
	That's Entertaining	82
	Crowd Control	86
Chapter 4	Setting the Mood: Expressing Your Individual Style	89
	Finding Your Style	90
	Timeless Traditional	90
	Rustic Rules	92
	Contemporary Arts	98
	Exotic Airs	104
Chapter 5	Secrets of Success: It's in the Details	109
	Lighting Your Way	110
	Weather Report	111
	Give Me Shelter	112
	Protect and Serve	114
	Keeping Warm	117
	Care and Handling	117
	Cleanup Time	118
	Clutter Control	120
	Unwanted Visitors	123
Chapter 6	Buyer's Guide: Product Recommendations for Efficiency and Comfort	127
Chapter 7	You Can Do it: Hands-on Projects That Will Enhance Your Cooking Capabilities	141
	Make a Freestanding Arbor	142
	Tile a Countertop	148
	Build an Indispensable Outdoor Kitchen Cart	152
	Resources	156
	Photographer Credits	159
	About the Author	160
	Acknowledgments	160