KITCHEN ON THE TERRACE: INTRODUCTION
What could be better than dining on the terrace and spending the evening outdoors on these magnificent late summer days. Let’s find out together how to equip a terrace kitchen that will make your evenings unique and unforgettable.
By focusing on the continuity between indoors and outdoors, you will achieve two goals at once: expand the kitchen and turn the terrace into its open-air extension. You can repurpose theclean, functional indooraesthetic by laying durable, easy-to-clean composite wood planks consistent with parquet flooring. Thanks to the large glass wall, you will have the perception of a single space. Inspired by the image of Scandinavian huts, cover the white walls with outdoor beading in the same shade as the flooring.
Create, then, a DIY wooden frame to lightly shade the dining table, and organize the lounging area with a cozy coffee set with essential lines. A capacious tool box will help you keep everything tidy, while scenic pots and outdoor wall sconces will make the ensemble pleasing and complete, projecting the mood of your kitchen outdoors.
RULES FOR COOKING ON THE TERRACE
First, some clarifications. In order to install a proper kitchen on a terrace or balcony with a veranda, you must have permits issued by your municipality of residence, which will verify that the project complies with current regulations, intended use and municipal regulations.
If by terrace cooking you mean the ability to grill or prepare some dish that would smell too much in the house, then no special permits are needed and a good terrace barbecue is sufficient. Many models in addition to the grill also have a gas stove, where you can cook or fry anything like a regular kitchen stove. You also need to implement an adequate water supply system in order to put in a sink, and you will need to pay close attention to the type of material used for the kitchen structure. Highly recommended in this case is natural stone.
In any case, whether with terrace cooking or barbecue, you must take care that fumes and odors do not exceed “normal tolerability” (Article 844 of the Civil Code). As you can easily imagine this is something very subjective. It is up to your sensibility and common sense to figure out whether you are becoming harassing or not, also based on how your neighbors are. New models of smokeless barbecues come to your aid, minimizing immissions.
Next, beware of the condominium bylaws, which could resolve possible issues at the root by prohibiting grilling on balconies and on terraces.
OUTDOOR BARBECUE
This barbecue is a complete outdoor terrace kitchen.
There is everything you need, 4 independent burners plus 1 side warming stove , a sink with a faucet, a wooden cutting board as a countertop, and lots of shelves to store dishes and accessories. The lid is equipped with a thermometer to keep food cooking under control at all times.
Solid, durable, stainless steel, equipped with 8 wheels to move it easily.
You can connect it to a butane, propane or LPG cylinder or connect it to the domestic gas supply.
DIY KITCHEN
If desired, those with more manual dexterity who can get by with a little DIY construction can build a custom-made masonry patio kitchen, into which they can then insert the sink and appliances they need, to be purchased separately.
It is usually sufficient to find space for a sink, stove and countertop, plus possibly a refrigerator and grill or barbecue.
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