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Residential Remodeling

Outdoor Kitchens in Tempe, AZ

An outdoor kitchen should make cooking outside easier, not create a second indoor kitchen that fights the climate. Appliance placement, shade, ventilation, utility routes and counter durability all need to suit exterior use.

Project Scope

What this remodel can include

  • Built-in grill stations
  • Outdoor counters and storage
  • Refrigeration and appliance spaces
  • Outdoor sinks where practical
  • Lighting and electrical
  • Kitchens integrated with patio covers

Plan the project before demolition

We decide how the cook moves between grill, prep surface, cold storage and the indoor kitchen. Gas, electric, water and drain requirements are identified before masonry or cabinets are built around the equipment.

Design the details around how the space is used

Materials need to tolerate Arizona heat, sun and dust. The kitchen can be a compact grill-and-counter station or a larger entertaining zone with seating and refrigeration, but shade and clearances remain central either way.

What matters for this type of remodel

Outdoor kitchens have to balance cooking workflow with Arizona exposure. Shade, appliance clearances, utilities and weather-resistant materials are all part of making the space practical.

Questions

Common questions

Can an outdoor kitchen include a sink?

Potentially, if water and drainage can be routed appropriately and the layout is permitted.

Should the grill be under a patio cover?

It can be in some designs, but manufacturer clearances and ventilation requirements have to be followed.

What countertop materials work outside?

The choice should be rated for exterior heat, UV exposure and maintenance conditions rather than selected only for indoor appearance.

Discuss your outdoor kitchens

Call (480) 236-1907 or send the project details through the form. Orstrom Construction serves Tempe and surrounding Phoenix metro communities.

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