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Designing an Outdoor Kitchen with Zones for Cooking, Dining & Entertaining4 min read

Bring a lifestyle upgrade to your home with an outdoor kitchen that is bound to get compliments. It’s where warm evenings turn into memorable gatherings, and culinary moments unfold and are enjoyed under the perfect sky. At Planet Furniture, we believe that an outdoor kitchen starts with a thoughtful layout that zones the cooking, dining and entertaining areas. Our handmade furniture is designed and built to your outdoor requirements. And no stone is left unturned as we create outdoor culinary delights.

We have written this blog to help you design your outdoor kitchen in style and detail, zoning it for the three areas of cooking, dining and entertaining. Read on to find out how Planet Furniture can help.

Lay-On Slatted Timber Outdoor Kitchen

Put Your Cooking Skills to the Test in Style & Comfort Outdoors

The main function of an outdoor kitchen is the cooking area. Creating a functional and beautiful outdoor space with Planet Furniture’s handcrafted cabinetry and bespoke layouts is effortless. Our bespoke designs allow you to house everything from premium grills such as Wolf Outdoor Grills to The Big Green Egg and everything in between. There’s also designated space for built-in fridges and wine coolers that suit your style, cooking habits and entertaining ways.

With our handmade furniture, durability is at the forefront to withstand the elements of outdoor living while offering the seamless function of an indoor kitchen. It’s just a mirrored layout built under the beaming sun and in the fresh air.

We create them with plenty of prep space and integrated storage, so you have everything you need in one place and don’t need to keep going back inside. An outdoor kitchen with a stone worktop provides the equipment to chop fresh ingredients while enjoying the views of your garden’s layout, chatting to guests. This design setup is the kind of harmony we like to create.

Alfresco Dining Built for All Day & After Hours

To enjoy alfresco dining all day and after hours, zoning is key for a dining area to be enjoyed for long hours. It’s where you can enjoy relaxed meals and be the hostess with the mostest, enjoying your newly designed garden space. Our handcrafted dining tables, built-in benches and islands can be tailored to suit your outdoor aesthetic, bringing a true British-made product to your home. Whether you’re designing a shaded spot or a huge open-air patio area, our skilled artisans design dining spaces that invite people to sit, eat, and stay a while. Your home might be just the next best place where garden parties happen.

Elevate the functions of your outdoor dining area with ambient lighting, textured cushions, and tactile tableware. These added features bring an inviting atmosphere and match your surroundings to your liking. Adding a canopy to this area will make it a usable place, whatever the weather. We can help you plan this into the design.

Luxurious & Laidback Handleless Slim Vertical Slats Outdoor Kitchen

An Entertaining Place Built for Conversation & Connection

The final piece of the outdoor puzzle is the area made for conversation and connection. It could be anything from a cosy lounge zone with a large L-shaped sofa and low tables for drinks and nibbles, or the ultimate bar area with stools and a built-in cocktail station. The party is only just getting started!

With Planet Furniture’s tailored approach, you will have an entertainment zone that will blend seamlessly with the other areas of your outdoor kitchen. Its own identity will still be made. You can further enhance the space with firepits, bioethanol burners, or an outdoor sound setup to turn your garden into an all-seasons venue that is bound to impress.

Zoning Matters for These Reasons

Zoning in a kitchen is important as it ensures the space flows naturally. The three spaces in question, cooking, dining and entertaining, have their own purpose, yet they need to complement one another for the space to be enjoyed. Planet Furniture’s expert craftsmanship with high-quality materials will unify the space and connect it beautifully to nature.

Planet Furniture Handcrafted Furniture for the Outdoors

Our bespoke outdoor kitchens are a true example of how our exceptional craftsmanship is balanced with designs tailored to each individual client. From the layout to the finish, the carefully selected materials and features connect to each client’s lifestyle and outdoor space. Stylish and usable, our handmade furniture is intended for long-term use and entertaining.

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The Top 10 Must-Have Features to Put in Your Outdoor Kitchen

Expand Your Culinary Experience to the Outdoors with a Wolf Outdoor Grill

Complete your Outdoor Kitchen with a Big Green Egg

Ready to bring your outdoor entertaining space to life this summer? Let Planet Furniture help you zone your space into three areas, perfectly suited for you to enjoy every day throughout the year.

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