Watch: Austin Outdoor Kitchens — The Full Picture

• Okay, today we are diving into exactly how you can transform that standard, maybe kind of neglected Austin backyard into the ultimate outdoor living space.
• We're going to look at the really unique matching model behind Austin Outdoor Kitchens, break down what actually goes into creating a custom outdoor culinary setup, talk about how to handle our wild Texas climate, and most importantly, the absolutely frictionless way to actually get the whole thing built.
• Let's get right into it.
• So why stay inside when the Austin weather is literally perfect for outdoor living?
• I mean, it's a simple question, right?

Watch: How to Plan an Outdoor Kitchen

• Designing an outdoor kitchen involves more than just placing a grill, because without environmental planning, your backyard space becomes completely unusable during extreme summer weather.
• Take a bare backyard patio in a climate that regularly hits triple-digit temperatures.
• The foundation of any good plan establishes the primary cooking footprint.
• This permanently anchors your built-in gas grills, smokers, and refrigerators into one dedicated station.
• But a fully equipped custom cooking zone is entirely useless, if the climate makes it physically too hot to even stand there.

Watch: Five Upgrades For The Ultimate Backyard Patio

• Want to transform a basic concrete slab into the ultimate outdoor living space?
• You need these five essential structural upgrades.
• First up, shade structures.
• A thick Austin pergola or aluminum cover is non-negotiable.
• They physically block the sun, making your patio survivable during extreme 100 degree summer days.

Austin Outdoor Kitchens

• Watch this short guide on outdoor kitchens topics that Austin people ask about most.
• Practical, plain-language advice you can use when planning your project.

How To Plan An Outdoor Kitchen

• Watch this short guide on outdoor kitchens topics that Austin people ask about most.
• Practical, plain-language advice you can use when planning your project.