If
you are looking for ways to add a little fun, function, and excitement to your
backyard area this season then you may want to give some serious thought to
creating your very own perfect barbeque spot.
No
food is more suitable for outdoor cooking and eating than BBQ. From pulled pork
to brisket to burgers and hot dogs, having your own grill in your own pit-master
domain allows you to have family, friends, or neighbors over anytime.
However,
before you put on your ‘kiss the chef’ apron and start seasoning the meat,
there are a few things to do first. This includes clearing off that pitiful
area you refer to as your cooking spot and bringing a little sizzle to that
space.
How
do you do that, you say? Well, we’re glad you asked. Here are a few suggestions
to help you decide what it is that you want to do to turn your backyard into
BBQ Central:
Install a Grill Station
This
is obviously the first thing that you need to do, especially if you don’t already
have a grill. Even if you do, part of the appeal of introducing the ultimate BBQ
set up is
having a cooking station where everything is secured and permanently positioned
in place. This makes for a more efficient function from the appliances and
accessories.
Getting the Right Patio
Furniture
When
it comes to what kind of outdoor furniture you want, the number of choices can
be mind-boggling. There are literally thousands
of variations in style, design, materials, color, quality, and so many
other details.
Our
best suggestion is to narrow it down to a specific type of outdoor furniture
and then check out the various options
ShelterLogic
has to see what most suits your personality and existing décor.
Set Up a Bar Area
If
you end up going the cabana-style furniture route, then you are already halfway
there! It really isn’t difficult to put in a bar area in your backyard,
especially if you already have an outdoor cooking station installed. Numerous exterior
accessory companies offer stylish and well-built bars that can be assembled
quickly and easily.
Make It a Covered Area
If
you are going to have an outdoor grilling and dining area, it really does make
sense to get it covered. Regardless of what type of décor you ultimately end up
choosing, you can be assured that there is some kind of shade cover or netting
that is designed to enclose it.
If
you are in an area where you aren’t particularly bothered by mosquitoes and
insects then the netting may not be necessary.
Nighttime Lighting
Whatever
you do, don’t forget about the
ambiance.
Even though it gets darker later during the season of barbequing, it still
doesn’t mean that the party ends just because the sun goes down.
Make
sure that the area is not only illuminated for style but also so your guests
can see well. The last thing you want is someone tripping and falling on your
property because you had inadequate lighting.
Transform Your Pergola
If
you have one of these in your backyard, you may already have the setup for your
ultimate BBQ backyard area. You can use it as a seating/dining area and you can
have your grill station installed somewhere in or on the structure to complete
the repurposing.
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