| Just about everyone can remember spending the | | | | Things such as stereo systems and fireplaces can be |
| carefree summer months by attending a BBQ or two. | | | | included in the design of bbq islands. It all comes |
| It was a time to forget about that pile of bills on the | | | | down to what a cook would like to see in the |
| kitchen counter or the pressing deadlines at the | | | | backyard oasis of their dreams. |
| office and just relax in the company of friends and | | | | Start off by considering an economical BBQ island |
| family. Along with that memory is one of the cook | | | | design. This keeps functionality simple while adding in |
| running back and forth between the grilling area and | | | | a slight element of style. These designs offer a |
| the kitchen. These trips were the result of needing | | | | standard two burner grill perfect for any backyard |
| supplies to complete a BBQ dinner. This left little time | | | | gathering. Housed below the grill is a cabinet storage |
| for conversation and extended times of exercise for | | | | area perfect for storing regularly used grilling items |
| the cook. | | | | such as spices, utensils and paper plates. |
| Outdoor Kitchens are readily changing this long | | | | Next up is the mid-sized BBQ islands layout. It offers |
| standing staple of backyard get-togethers. Now | | | | the standard two burner stainless steel grill of an |
| everything can be housed in one place replacing | | | | economical island layout with some added extras for |
| exercise time for the cook with staying connected to | | | | convenience. Extras generally include an expanded |
| the party. The sky is the limit in terms of design | | | | storage area, electrical outlets for plugging in stereo |
| options that are available. Designs start with the | | | | systems and a refrigerator. Building from there are |
| basics of a grill and some storage space. From there | | | | the large sized BBQ island layouts that take things up |
| an outdoor cook can add items of their dreams. | | | | a level with four burner stainless steel grills. |