Left outside — Being outdoors means your refrigeration and cabinetry will need to be equipped to handle the elements .
When considering refrigeration for an outdoor kitchen , Faulk stresses food-safe rated options . With these products , meats won ’ t go bad and drinks will stay cold , even when it ’ s above 95 degrees outside .
Cabinetry should be equipped to handle rain and protect the items inside . Weather-tight cabinets have seamless rain gutters around the door and drawer openings to help divert water .
By incorporating the right design principles , an outdoor kitchen can be the place where you and your guests enjoy delicious meals for years to come .
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Photo courtesy of Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet .
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