Outdoor kitchen / BBQ Islands

[Dunerking]

We feel like it ties in well with our pool that we had redone last summer. 

 

[Punchdrunk Monkey]

@Dunerking Did you build it yourself?

 

[Dunerking]

Yes,a friend and I built it. 

 

[NIKAL]

@NIKAL did you ever finish yours? I am wrapping up paver this week. Shade structure is built and now it is time to start designing the bar/cooking area.

Yes I did. I worked @Pete@Islands in the Sun He did a great job. Mine was a bit more basic vs what Dunerking did. I just did a bbq and some cabinet does and drawers. It does have a nice seating area for 6-7 people.  I’ll post up some finished pictures as I just realized I don’t have any close up with everything finished. 

Who did you use for your pavers and shade structure? 

 

[Punchdrunk Monkey]

Who did you use for your pavers and shade structure? 

I am doing all the work. I have a general plan/idea in my head but going freestyle for the most part.

I don't have finished pictures but here is the idea. The structure is 8'x8' at posts and 12'x12' with overhangs. I want to build some sort of tiki bar/cooking area under it. The left side of the structure will be seating area/fire ring and the right side will be raised garden beds. I might build another shade structure over the hot tub when its all said and done. 

 

[Dunerking]

Looks great! Keep up the updates and great work!
 I plan to add a separate cabana/casita on the other side of the pool along with moving some of the existing landscaping to connect the pool area with the turf field/putting green. 

 

[Punchdrunk Monkey]

Yes,a friend and I built it. 

Did you go block because of the concrete counters?? I am debating on metal studs or wood studs. I'll probably go with some sort of hybrid metal down low and wood on top. I am still not sure what I'm going to do for counters. Some of the epoxy stuff is really cool.

 

[Dunerking]

Blocks because my buddy suggested it and probably what he’s most accustomed to using. The pour in place cement has turned out really nice and low maintenance. 

 

[Punchdrunk Monkey]

Here are the latest pictures of the backyard remodel. I haven't gotten much work done in the last month as it was Over-The-Line season. Now it's time to get back to work. I am laying our the bar area and trying to figure out what/how we want it. I am thinking "U" shaped with a griddle. I have multiple BBQ's/smokers so no need for a built in. 

 

[Crusty]

coming along nice.

 

[ChEFF]

Y'all inspire me! Peace

 

[Punchdrunk Monkey]

Here is the weekend update. 

Also some questions on lighting....

I am at the point that I need to start laying out my electrical. I was thinking of LED strip lighting in the upper canopy. And also under the overhang on the bar. I have never messed with the LED strip lighting. I'm guessing I would need to run one strand of lights high and another below the bar, but can they work together? Or would I have 2 remotes and I would have to manually program them the same color/theme? What are the brand of choice for LED lights? I looked at amazon and there are a lot of styles/brands. Sometimes you get what you pay for, so I am not really looking for the cheapest as I don't want them crapping out in 6 months. Thanks!

 

[MWB]

Here is the weekend update. 

Also some questions on lighting....

I am at the point that I need to start laying out my electrical. I was thinking of LED strip lighting in the upper canopy. And also under the overhang on the bar. I have never messed with the LED strip lighting. I'm guessing I would need to run one strand of lights high and another below the bar, but can they work together? Or would I have 2 remotes and I would have to manually program them the same color/theme? What are the brand of choice for LED lights? I looked at amazon and there are a lot of styles/brands. Sometimes you get what you pay for, so I am not really looking for the cheapest as I don't want them crapping out in 6 months. Thanks!

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Your showing up to the party a little late to start electrical.

Where does the power come in at? Overhead or underground ?

How do you plan on getting from where it comes in to the top  or bottom lights? 

 

[Punchdrunk Monkey]

Your showing up to the party a little late to start electrical.

Where does the power come in at? Overhead or underground ?

How do you plan on getting from where it comes in to the top  or bottom lights? 

Come on Captain Buzzkill. There is a junction box at the rear left column, power has been roughed in there. I am going to have to run some bamboo conduit up to the top area (for lights, ceiling fan), then back down on another column to get into the bar area. I might just put plugs on the columns so that people can charge phones. Maybe a couple plugs in the backsplash of the upper bar area. 

Phillips Hue lighting was recommended but it is a little pricy. The Govee RGBIC outdoor strip looks like its decent. It comes in 32' long strips, which would be just about perfect.