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How to Make a Wooden Summer Kitchen With a Low Budget

How wouldn't want a summer kitchen?

By Sarah MossPublished 4 years ago 3 min read
How to Make a Wooden Summer Kitchen With a Low Budget
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The approach of the hot season has once again aroused your desire to have a wooden summer kitchen, but does the thought that you can't afford to make an outdoor space disappoint you deeply? Don't give up on your ideas because there are always low-cost methods. Here are some clever solutions for building and arranging a wooden summer kitchen!

Wooden summer kitchen organization

The construction and arrangement of a wooden summer kitchen must first start on paper, so it is advisable to calculate in advance the budget of all materials and objects used, so as not to have any inconveniences along the way.

Make a list of the ones you want, and if you do not fit in the amount initially set, give up what you can not afford and it is not necessary. What you shouldn't miss: a grill, an oven, possibly a hob (depending on how often you use the summer kitchen), a sink, a table, a worktop, chairs, a closet, or two for storage.

If you can't afford it, you don't need to buy them all, just move the objects in the house into the summer space. Find out the cost of the materials you want to use and keep in mind that you should choose not only cheap but also durable ones over time.

Building from scratch can be expensive

The construction of a wooden summer kitchen from scratch not only takes longer but also requires a larger budget investment in the project. Therefore, we recommend that you use a space that you already have in the yard, such as a gazebo or a terrace.

Also, you can build the summer kitchen in the extension of the house, so you will be able to save material and, implicitly, money. Opt for an airy space and don't limit yourself only to wood when it comes to the materials used, but also turn your attention to brick or stone for a rustic look.

Wooden summer kitchen - with or without roof?

In principle, it is recommended that this space be covered, to be protected from rain and strong sunlight, but also for the comfort of you and your loved ones. However, if your budget does not allow you a complex construction, you can give up the roof and enjoy the summer kitchen only on beautiful days.

After all, you will have such full moments in the warm season and even in the fall. It all depends on your needs, but it is important to know that you can always juggle the arrangement of this space so that you fit into the savings you have at your disposal.

It offers a different interpretation of old things

You've probably stored a lot of things around the house that you don't use anymore, but you don't even want to throw them away. The solution is to find another interpretation for them right in the summer kitchen.

As decor plays an important role, you have to pay attention to every detail. For example, you can use muffin tins to put various sauces and grilled vegetables in them.

Do you want to give a special romantic air to the kitchen? Use old funnels as candlesticks. Arrange them on a vintage-looking tray and the effect will be even more impressive. Goals can be just as useful in this case.

Involve the cup sets in your summer project and you will get a very special decor.

You don't need an impressive budget to get a wooden summer kitchen the way you want, just a vision and a few design ideas. Follow the tips above and you will get a dream space outdoors.

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