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How to Design an Alfresco Dining Area in Your Backyard

 

If you have ever been to wine country, you have probably noticed the backyards with outdoor kitchens and dining areas that can be enjoyed during any season. This trend is beginning to grow, and is now available to everyone. You have the ability to design an outdoor dining area for your backyard. Be sure to follow these quick tips and you will be on your way to designing the alfresco dining area of your dreams, while simultaneously increasing the value of your home and wowing your house guests.

 

Having an organized floor plan is probably the single most important aspect when it comes to the success of your Ultimate Alfresco Wodonga dining design. If you do not have a floor plan organized, you risk creating accidental obstacles and spending more money than you need on renovations and fixing items. So, to avoid these obstacles, make sure you have the layout mapped out in detail prior to even purchasing any equipment. Here are a few things you will want to consider in your design plan.

 

Consider the space you have and the way your backyard is laid out prior to beginning your design. You do not want to purchase too much if you do not have adequate space. Make sure you can work around items such as pools, gardens, and elevated decks. Make a list of all of the items that cannot be moved around, so you can work them into your floor plan. Also, consider how these items can naturally flow with the design of your kitchen and dining area. You do not want to have bulky cabinets blocking the view or access to your pool for example. If you have an elevated deck, be sure it does not run directly through the dining area, as you need room for the furniture.

 

Make sure if you have a garden, it doesn't come close to the dining or food prep area, as you do not want insects or dirt near your food. Learning about this is extremely important. Make sure the cook is included by not isolating the grill and prep station. Though smoke may be a concern, you can easily purchase a grill with a ventilation system that keeps the smoke away, so be sure to place your grill in an area where the cook can still interact with their guests and family members.

 

When designing your alfresco dining area, organization is key. If you have this step down, you can create the backyard of your dreams and enter paradise all year round.

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