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Title: Building my outdoor kitchen
Post by: barelfly on December 14, 2016, 10:45:12 PM
I've dreamed of having an outdoor kitchen since we moved in to our house 6.5 yrs ago.

Over the last few weeks, I finally developed my plans, purchased a 4 burner stainless grill, single side burner and 30" cabinet. I got my materials this past weekend and today my good buddy and I started building. Not sure when I'll have it completed due to the cold weather coming next week, which will slow me down on stucco, but I can't wait to be able to use!

Here's the first pic from today's progress. Took a while to get the base level and anchored to the flagstone. Tomorrow, should be able to get cement board up and plywood base for the countertop.

Title: Re: Building my outdoor kitchen
Post by: Moscowbni on December 15, 2016, 06:51:37 AM
Cool, a hanging kitchen.  How unusual.
Cheers
Title: Re: Building my outdoor kitchen
Post by: barelfly on December 15, 2016, 09:56:52 AM
ha! darn iphone pics! fixed it. sorry about the wrenced neck!
Title: Re: Building my outdoor kitchen
Post by: drains on December 15, 2016, 11:21:26 AM
Looking good! Looking forward to seeing the finished results.  :)
Title: Re: Building my outdoor kitchen
Post by: old sarge on December 15, 2016, 09:19:28 PM
Looks like you are off to a good start.
Title: Re: Building my outdoor kitchen
Post by: TexasSMK on December 17, 2016, 11:23:25 AM
I am using my garage as my kitchen--love the smell of my cars!  Great project, love to see updates as you get them. 
Title: Re: Building my outdoor kitchen
Post by: barelfly on December 17, 2016, 09:29:40 PM
Got frame finished and cement board up Thursday night. Next comes granite tile, just need some warmer weather!
Title: Re: Building my outdoor kitchen
Post by: DivotMaker on December 19, 2016, 08:38:20 PM
That's gonna be a winner, Jeremy!  Congrats!
Title: Re: Building my outdoor kitchen
Post by: Build-it ! on January 21, 2017, 09:29:13 AM
Hi Jeremy. like you I really wanted an outdoor kitchen and I really wanted a built in smoker. The model 3 fit the bill nicely. I love it!
See pics.
Title: Re: Building my outdoor kitchen
Post by: old sarge on January 21, 2017, 09:35:37 AM
Nice looking kitchen!
Title: Re: Building my outdoor kitchen
Post by: barelfly on January 21, 2017, 12:05:45 PM
Nice set up Tim! I love how you built in the #3. I may look into doing something like that in phase 2 of the build! I'm planning on making a steel pipe table to come off the right side and may creat some type of enclosure to store the 3D while not in use.

I'm coming along with mine. I usually have a day or two to work on it if the weather cooperates. I also changed countertops halfway they to a slab granite vs tiles. Love It now that I changed my mind! Basecoat stucco went on and color coat in a few weeks when I get another few days of warmer weather.
Title: Re: Building my outdoor kitchen
Post by: DivotMaker on January 25, 2017, 10:10:38 PM
That counter top is beautiful, Jeremy!  That will be really nice, when you get the time to finish it!
Title: Re: Building my outdoor kitchen
Post by: Build-it ! on January 28, 2017, 04:49:06 PM
Super cool counter Jeremy.  Granite is the way to go. Bet you can't wait til summer!
Title: Re: Building my outdoor kitchen
Post by: ARmike on January 29, 2017, 01:19:11 PM
Holy meat heaven Batman!!!! That is fantastic.  I want to move out of my house now. :o :o
Title: Re: Building my outdoor kitchen
Post by: barelfly on February 04, 2017, 09:27:38 PM
And the project is done! I do have a few small touch ups to do but we are fully operable! Even did some filet to break in the grill. And my wife suggested we get a patio heater so we can sit out there in the cooler months! So excited for the space to come alive!!

And even smoked my first brisket today - even though it wasn't the best!
Title: Re: Building my outdoor kitchen
Post by: SconnieQ on February 06, 2017, 07:04:06 PM
Those are some clean looking grill racks! Love the heater idea, unfortunately it would not be enough for our winters here is Wisconsin.
Title: Re: Building my outdoor kitchen
Post by: barelfly on February 10, 2017, 10:57:52 AM
Thanks Kari! I wouldn't survive the WI winters :) haha, I like the NM winter - if it snows, it's usually melted by the afternoon or next day. That's about as much snow as I can handle.

I plan on getting them dirty this weekend! As for the heaters, I'd love to install wall heaters on my overhangs but that is more work than I want to do. I't been unseasonably warm this month, so has opened up a window to sit out there. But early spring/late fall this will be nice to have to extend the season a bit!
Title: Re: Building my outdoor kitchen
Post by: TexasSMK on February 11, 2017, 08:07:48 AM
Great job Jeremy
Title: Re: Building my outdoor kitchen
Post by: DivotMaker on February 14, 2017, 09:46:27 PM
Very nice, Jeremy!!  But, that grill's WAY too clean!  Get that rascal seasoned and dirty! ;)
Title: Re: Building my outdoor kitchen
Post by: Moscowbni on March 21, 2017, 12:25:46 PM
Jeremy, you've given me something to dream about...for someday in my future house.
Title: Re: Building my outdoor kitchen
Post by: cramery on July 07, 2019, 09:54:08 PM
Why switch from granite to tile? Granite countertops (https://marble.com/articles/granite-countertop-cost-expectations-and-factors-to-consider) are great because they don't need a lot of maintenance. They are also heat resistant so they're good for kitchens.

Title: Re: Building my outdoor kitchen
Post by: barelfly on July 07, 2019, 10:17:46 PM
@cramery

I had tiles picked out and at the house when I was building this. I took them back and found the granite slab. Like you say, much easier with maintenance and cleaning. And it looks good!