Outdoor kitchens are a great addition to any Bangkok home with the space. They make for a lovely change of pace from just cooking in the kitchen and provide an interesting outdoor entertaining space when you have guests. When looking to upgrade or improve your outdoor kitchen, consider these helpful guidelines.
Maintenance
Making your outdoor kitchen as low maintenance as possible will make it easier to clean and take care of. When it comes to the choice of the grill, stainless steel options are considered easy to keep clean and can withstand the elements well. If looking to upgrade your counters, consider tile options that are also easy to keep clean and can easily withstand changing weather in a tropical climate. Granite can also be a good option though much more expensive.
Seating
Many homeowners that consider upgrading their outdoor kitchens do so because they do not accommodate as many people as they would have liked. Extending the counter space to set up a bar area can help. You can also consider extending your patio area to add an outdoor dining table where you can host more guests. If you want more storage space, consider adding furniture that can also serve as storage space such as outdoor storage benches. Be sure to include some form of overhead shelter like awnings or pergolas that can help provide shade from the hot sun or even the rain.
Entertainment
There are many ways you can make your outdoor kitchen area entertaining for yourself and your guests. You can install an outdoor television where people can get good views of shows and sporting events as you cook. Do not use an ordinary television as these are not designed for use under natural light conditions. An outdoor entertainment system can also help channel music when hosting a party. If you have space, you can also set up a dartboard, pool table, or table tennis table. Anything that will make for fun or laughter can be added around an outdoor kitchen.
Lighting
A lot of outdoor kitchens are used during the evening when there is less natural light to work with. When looking to make an upgrade, consider adding fixtures for both task lighting and ambient lighting. Task lighting is important so you can safely cook without fear of cutting or burning yourself because you cannot see clearly. So this should ideally be positioned over the counters and cooking areas. Ambient lighting for the rest of the area will make for a more relaxed mood when entertaining