DIY, outdoor barbecues: set up your own station with one of these 10 DIY projects
Beautiful sunny days encourage us to spend time outdoors and also to have barbecues (BBQs) with friends and family But what if you don't have a proper area set up for your BBQ?.
If your budget is limited or if you are a DIY enthusiast, building a custom-made BBQ area/station might be for you.
Below, we offer you 10 practical, DIY projects that you can consider taking on:
1. Simple, brick BBQ
If you love the simple and rustic look, you can make a practical BBQ station by simply placing two support surfaces with shelves made by stacking bricks next to the BBQ. For the shelves, you can use wooden planks or stone slabes, and also bear in mind exposure to the weather.
2. Recycle pallets
An economical and very simple way to create your own DIY BBQ station, is to recycle pallets: these are a low-cost and highly versatile resource that will allow you to customize your BBQ station according to your tastes and needs.
3. Outdoor kitchen
Dedicate an area of your garden to set up a proper, outdoor kitchen with a corner table. This will be perfect for having small BBQs and to entertain your family, friends and guests.
4. Modern and minimalist
A solid, concrete BBQ station can create a modern and minimalist atmosphere, eliminating the superfluous to leaving room for only what's essential.
5. Outdoor kitchen with canopy
Build a proper outdoor kitchen by protecting the area from the vagaries of the local climate with a canopy.
6. The key is flexibility
If you like having the ability to be flexible, your best choice is to use a mobile BBQ, accompanied with a trolley with all the cooking implements you need. You can make your own trolley or buy a commercial model.
7. A "hidden" BBQ
If you think a permanently visible BBQ negatively impacts the appearance of your garden, why not "hide it away" in a custom-built closet? Placing your BBQ in this closet will protect it from the elements, allow you to cook in shelter and will keep it tucked away when not in use.
8. Practical, attractive BBQs
If your BBQ is to to form part of a small, outdoor living room, choose a mobile BBQ that can easily adapt to any changes in the layout of the area and surround it with furniture made from recycled pallets.
9. Stainless steel or metal barbecue station
A stainless steel or metal barbecue station is a versatile and economical solution that can easily be adapted to any environment. Furthermore, the ease of cleaning makes this choice perfect for those who are pressed for time and/or live in very humid environments.
10. A BBQ as an extension to the house
Create continuity by integrating the BBQ into the structure of your home itself: this will not only provide you with a functional BBQ area, but it will look more elegant too.
