Spending time outside is an intrinsic part of the Australian lifestyle. Today’s outdoor kitchens and dining spaces are more than an extension of the indoor living area, they are a must-have feature in home design. However, extending an indoor kitchen to the outdoors requires meticulous planning and preparation. A range of factors must be considered at the planning stage, such as access, layout, appliances, furniture, and style.

Taste of al fresco: Design considerations for outdoor kitchen and dining spaces looks at why more Australians are extending their kitchen and dining spaces into the outdoors and the design considerations that can bring these spaces to life. We discuss the benefits of outdoor dining and kitchen spaces. We then consider what you need to think about when planning an outdoor extension of your kitchen and dining space, including the importance of a functional layout and high-quality and durable cooking appliances. Finally, we look at some of the design elements being used to create a seamless transition from indoors to outdoors

BeefEater BBQs began trading in 1985 and quickly established itself as an iconic Australian brand, synonymous for top quality barbecues and barbecue products. BeefEater BBQs offer three main types depending on your outdoor space – Portable, Free Standing and Built In – as well as a wide selection of barbeque accessories. Each BBQ comes with their own features to enhance the outdoor entertaining experience, and all offer durability and flexibility to withstand the harsh Australian climate.

Download this whitepaper for a guide to planning and designing your next outdoor kitchen and dining space.