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Design and Living

Planning an Outdoor Kitchen That Works

6 min readBy the Nashville Brick Mason team

Key takeaways

  • Leave counter space on both sides of the grill.
  • Plan gas, power, water and drainage before the walls go up.
  • Place the kitchen so smoke and heat do not blow into seating.
  • Choose counters and finishes that handle weather.

The best outdoor kitchens are planned like indoor ones, with a work triangle and enough room to move.

Layout

Keep the grill, prep space and sink close together. Leave counter space on both sides of the grill for platters and tools.

Utilities

Gas, electricity, water and drains need qualified installers, and they should be planned before the frame is built.

Weather and comfort

  • Think about wind and where smoke will go
  • Add shade or cover if you can
  • Pick finishes that handle sun, rain and freezing

Our Outdoor Kitchen Layout tool helps you try a plan.

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