Adding an outdoor kitchen to a home's backyard is becoming more and more common. Whether it's to make summer meal preparation easier, to enjoy the nice weather longer, or to entertain friends while still in your swimsuit, we have to admit that this outdoor kitchen is a dream come true.
Whether you're looking at decorating magazines or just browsing social media, you probably see them everywhere.
Even if a few years ago this project seemed crazy and unattainable, you are now ready to move forward by building, for yourself, the living space that you deserve.
After your research, you now know that the price of building an outdoor kitchen can vary enormously from one project to another.
Here we'll show you that it's possible to have the outdoor kitchen of your dreams for less than $10,000.
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Choosing prefabricated modules
By choosing prefabricated modules you will save a lot of time and money. Being self-supporting, the modules will save you from having to create a structure for your outdoor kitchen. Note that in addition to saving you time and money, opting for prefabricated modules will considerably reduce the delivery times and therefore the installation of your project. Our in-store experts will certainly direct you to the products in the Oasis range by Napoléon or the modular outdoor kitchens by Cuinox.
You will have a lot of choice whether in terms of dimensions or even in terms of functionality. You will find cabinets with space for a wastebasket or even spaces for propane tanks.
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Choose a versatile barbecue
Whether it's a $20,000 outdoor kitchen or a $10,000 outdoor kitchen, customers have to make choices. We need to get rid of the idea that the kitchen needs to have two types of built-in barbecues. We strongly suggest that you opt for a versatile barbecue and its accessories instead of spending money on several barbecues. In this regard, our customers very often opt for the Napoleon Prestige Pro 500 which offers you a ton of possibilities.
The Prestige PRO 500 Propane Grill with Infrared Rear and Side Burners is a professional grill with quality, high-performance features.
Its shiny stainless steel design gives it great durability and its chrome details give it a touch of luxury. Under the lid, the parts used in the design of the grill are made of quality stainless steel: cooking grids, tube burners, sear plates and bowl.
You'll recognize the Napoleon touch with the iconic WAVE® grates that create our distinct sear marks. Prepare steaks like a pro with the 1800° infrared side burner that sears meat to perfection. The illuminated cooking surface and interior storage area, soft-close doors and side shelves are just a few of the features available. The NIGHT LIGHT control knobs with coloured LEDs make evening cooking easy; they also illuminate red when the gas is on for added safety.
By combining it with accessories such as the chipper or the smoke labyrinth, you will have everything you need to do several types of cooking and have fun for a long time!
If you still want to have two barbecues, we suggest you prepare the location with your sellers and buy it maybe in 1 or 2 years. This is very common and allows you to optimize the use of a barbecue 100% before expanding your horizons.
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Choose a durable, low-maintenance coating
By choosing prefabricated modules and a versatile barbecue, you will have enough budget to get yourself a counter worthy of the name. Although less expensive, using ceramic as a countertop has its share of risks. First, you will have to do a lot of maintenance on the ceramic joints and it is not necessarily created to withstand bad weather. In the same range, stainless steel countertops are less expensive, but they become very hot with the sun or proximity to cooking spaces.
We highly recommend that you opt for a granite countertop. Many of our customers who have built a dream outdoor kitchen for less than $10,000 have made this choice and are very happy with it. This is a bigger investment that will save you from spending more money in a few years and will save you a lot of time on maintenance. Our in-store salespeople will be able to guide you to suppliers.
Ask your in-store salesperson, sometimes there are even prefabricated modules that include the granite countertop.
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Do what you can for yourselves
Now that you've saved a ton of time by choosing a granite or low-maintenance countertop, you can put your energy where it counts. The first place you can save is by designing your outdoor kitchen yourself. By integrating it into your backyard yourself, you'll save on designer and landscaper fees. You'll have the exact dimensions to provide to the seller, which will make wasting time easier.
Depending on your availability, by choosing to collect your modules from the store, assembling them and positioning them in your outdoor kitchen yourself, you will save on installation costs which can quickly increase the total bill.
However, note that we strongly suggest that you let professionals install your counter, your barbecue and that you must absolutely do business with professionals if you have a gas barbecue. It is a question of insurability so it is not a good idea to do it by yourself.
There you have it, the tips in hand to get your dream outdoor kitchen for less than $10,000.
Do you have any questions after reading this article? We will be happy to answer them as soon as possible. We have been contributing to the realization of our clients' projects for several years now and it is with our expertise that we will be able to discuss your project with you.
By email: sebastien@bbqquebec.com
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