How to Create an Outdoor Cooking and Food Prep Oasis with Ashley French
Summer is almost here! The season is synonymous with the sizzle of the grill, the smell of smoke, and the clink of ice-cold drinks. Your backyard is the perfect venue to experience these iconic summertime sensations—so join DIY and home reno expert Ashley French as she explores how to optimize your space to enjoy all the fun and flavors to come.
Start with a Clean Plate
Take time to marinate on the strengths and opportunities your space provides before cooking up an action plan. Keep in mind, you’ll need room for your grill and a dedicated storage and prep area if you want to avoid having to traipse back into the kitchen for supplies while you cook. Seating is another important consideration—do you have any outdoor furniture that could be better organized or upgraded? Answering these preliminary questions will help you create a recipe for summer fun with friends and family.
An All-in-One Entertaining Centerpiece
The Backyard Oasis Entertaining Bar™ is a stylish and efficient way to tie your entire outdoor entertaining space together. The modern Marblecast Design™ countertop provides a natural gathering place for events, with space to seat up to four hungry guests. Behind the bar, a dedicated prep area offers ample room for aspiring chefs to chop, slice, season, and serve. Once you’ve put the finishing touches on your latest culinary creation, cleanup couldn’t be easier—just grab some soapy water and give the counter a good wipe.
Store More with Spacious Drawers
Even when no one’s manning the bar, the Backyard Oasis is working hard to keep your space neat and tidy in case you decide to throw an impromptu BBQ. The two upper accessory drawers are perfect for stowing dining utensils, plates, napkins, straws, corkscrews, bottle openers, and whatever else you need to get the party started. The larger bottom drawers are designed to support heavier loads and can even fit a cooler insert when you need to keep bottles and cans on ice. Last but not least, the concealable center compartment is large enough to fit a mini fridge. Nobody’s going thirsty on your watch!
A Clean & Convenient Companion
Every good host knows their work doesn’t end when dinner is served. Consider what else your guests might need over the course of the afternoon or evening. An outdoor trash bin provides a convenient place for folks to toss used plates or cups without leaving the backyard. The Suncast Trash Hideaway™ is a stylish solution loaded with smart features, including a latching lid to keep critters out and an interior trash bag roll holder to help make cleanup easy.
Let the Summer Fun Begin!
The best summer memories are made in the backyard—so get out there and enjoy your space to the fullest with friends and family this year!
