We equip a barbecue area for a summer residence

The family hearth even in ancient times was considered a place where household members gathered in order to spend time together or to cook lunch or dinner. Today, many people also like to sit with their families, but not everyone can boast of having a fireplace or stove in the house, or even more so in an apartment. Therefore, most often they equip a barbecue area right in nature.

Very often, a regular fireplace is installed in the barbecue area. However, the main purpose of the oven in this case is not heating, but cooking a variety of food on an open fire. Also, the whole family gathers around the fireplace with pleasure, so it serves as a place that unites loved ones.

A barbecue for a modern summer cottage differs from a simple barbecue in that it can be used in any weather. After all, such a unit is well protected from gusts of wind, and from a shower, as well as from the hot rays of the sun. It allows you to be close to yourself without worrying about safety, as well as the possibility of being saturated with smoke.

Among other things, the barbecue area is a great addition to a summer cottage or a country house. It will also give you the opportunity to relax after hard work in the country, while trying delicious dishes cooked on fire.

The arrangement of such a zone is not only the process of installing the furnace.but also choosing the most comfortable furniture to sit by the fire. However, the heart of the barbecue area is the hearth, where all kinds of delicacies will be created. Barbecues are often compared to a brazier or a full-fledged outdoor stove, but they all differ. They are worth talking about in order to have a clear understanding of what exactly needs to be installed on the site in the barbecue area.

This is a very simple structure, which is usually steel or cast iron. It has the shape of a rectangle with small holes at the bottom. Meat is cooked on skewers. However, it is impossible to adjust the height of their placement. Because of this, frying meat or vegetables on a skewer is not very convenient. This option is more suitable for those who come to rest on the site from time to time. In other cases, it is better to establish something more fundamental.

It is a large skillet with legs. It also has a grill and a lid. Using the grill, food is cooked over a fire, and smoked products are also made. This is also not the best option for arranging a full-fledged place to relax in the backyard of the site.

This option from the east is becoming very popular in our area. Moreover, making it will not be difficult.

The most convenient and functional way to cook meat or vegetables is barbecue. The food is cooked on a wire rack, the height of which is easy to adjust. For those people who do not have picnics often, you can use barbecue transformers of different shapes. They are light in weight, however they have much fewer functions.

Stationary barbecues are a bit like garden stoves. Their design includes a brazier with grates that are perfectly adjustable in height. It is possible to build them from high-quality bricks.Better, of course, to choose a fireproof one. The design of a modern barbecue also has dampers to regulate air flow. You can also make equipment for more convenient cooking in nature. For example, attach shelves for dishes or arrange a space for stocks of firewood.

To build a barbecue area, of course, takes a lot of effort and money. But there are huge benefits to be gained. It is a full-fledged outdoor kitchen, which is distinguished by high fire safety and which has a pipe for exhausting smoke.

For the manufacture of a barbecue area, it is permissible to use different materials:

• refractory bricks used for laying the furnace;
• clinker brick, using which the base for the firebox is made;
• if the barbecue is located under the roof of the gazebo, then logs and edged boards will be needed;

• roofing material used for waterproofing the foundation;
• cement and sand for mortar;
• facing material - brick, stone or tile.

For any building or a separate part of the yard, a foundation is required, a barbecue area is no exception. Walls can be made of bricks or blocks. Using different materials, you can make a canopy of an unusual shape, which will allow this zone to stand out from other buildings on the site.

When starting to lay the hearth, you can insert some individual stones, tiles or bricks of a different color. The hearth can have a set of metal. If plaster is used for it, then beautiful ceramic figures can be inserted into it while it has not yet frozen.

Having found a suitable place, you need to equip it properly. To begin with, you need to take care of the garden paths, which will be made of the same material as the yard where the table will be located. Tile or stone is most commonly used. In some cases, the yard is filled with concrete. So you can relax in your backyard at any time of the year, without fear that rain or melted snow will ruin your vacation.

You can also zone your backyard space - one side is good for cooking and the other side is good for resting and eating. Partitions made of different materials can be used to separate them. They can be made of wood, and of openwork metal wire, and even bamboo. The choice of material depends on the style in which the site is decorated.

It is better to entrust the construction of the furnace to specialists. For its construction, refractory bricks and mortar are required. The height of such a structure is usually one meter. Two gratings are attached between its walls. One of them is for coal, and the second is for food.

The barbecue area must be combined with all the buildings of the site in style. If garden paths and stone buildings prevail in landscape design, then it is better to arrange the barbecue area in the same style. It will look very nice.

When the stove is located on a wooden platform, then, accordingly, the space around it must be made of the same material. But do not forget about the flammability of the tree, so it should be treated with special impregnations.

The combination of colors also plays an important role. If the backyard is decorated in light colors, it means that the barbecue area can be made white. It will perfectly combine with the shine of stainless steel, and will also add beauty and freshness to the place where food will be prepared. However, if the family has small children, this option will not be appropriate. After all, playing in the yard, the child will get dirty and leave marks on the white walls.

Also, many people prefer "natural" colors. These include shades of brown and green. In the backyard, surrounded by trees and flowers, the barbecue area, decorated in these colors, looks best.

Stylistic directions also differ. Classics or oriental themes are especially popular now. The classic style is always in demand. Therefore, a discreet fireplace and semi-antique furniture look great on any site. But with the eastern direction, everything is much more interesting. In this case, for the decoration of the territory, you can use low barbecues or stoves, as well as original plants such as bamboo or boxwood.

For lovers of modernity, high-tech style is suitable. In this case, MDF panels with a glossy PVC surface are suitable for decorating the site. The sharpness of the corners, the shine of the steel, and the minimalism in everything will give the barbecue area a stylish and expensive look. It will not be very expensive, but it will look very modern. You can also make a stove in the form of a fireplace or castle. This will add unusualness to the entire interior.

You can decorate the area set aside for the barbecue area in different ways. Decorations can have an exclusively decorative function, and be functional and actively used.

If the owners love experimenting, then different types of foci can be combined together. This will not only intensify the fire, but it will also unite different cultures. To do this, you can zone the site, where each zone will be responsible for a specific culture. For example, combine an open hearth with a tandoor. This will make you feel like a traveler sitting at home. You can also decorate it with forged parts or install a bar counter on the barbecue area. This will give it a clubbing look, and guests will be happy to spend all their weekends here.

For firewood, you can make a small house by laying it out of stone, and decorate the brazier with some elements of artistic forging, which will give it a classic look. Even if the site is very small, you can still find a recreation area on it. However, it is worth considering that the design should be harmonious.

Furniture must also be chosen so that it matches a particular style. However, the materials for it must be durable and able to withstand bad weather. It is convenient if the tables and chairs have a small weight, so that in bad weather they can be easily transferred alone to a specially designated room.

Better if it is plastic furniture, it is not afraid of high humidity, plus it is very light and does not require special care. In addition, its color scheme is very diverse. However, if the plastic is exposed to sunlight for a long time, it will quickly lose its attractiveness.

Forged furniture looks beautiful, especially if it is supplemented with bright and soft pillows. It will last for many years and will give the barbecue area an aesthetic look. Also, forged things are not afraid of the heat, but at the same time they heat up quickly, so it is better to keep it under a roof or a light canopy.

Various little things, for example, wooden pallets or old tires, play a significant role in creating style. They can be used to make both decorative figures and flower beds.

With the help of coniferous bushes or small trees, you can protect the recreation area from prying eyes.and also make it a place of retreat. This will make your vacation much more comfortable. Often, containers with various herbs are placed around the perimeter. So delicious spices will always be at hand. Yes, and such boxes with greens look charming.

Don't forget about lighting. After all, gatherings can drag on until dark, and then the lanterns in the corners of the barbecue area or LEDs hidden in the crowns of trees will help while away the evening comfortably and illuminate the entire territory. You can also decorate the site with real candles. True, this is a temporary solution, since with the change of weather they will have to be removed.

And, of course, don't forget about garden figurines or decorative pots. They will be a great addition to the site, decorated in any style. With the help of such small details, you can highlight the design features and equip the perfect corner for a family vacation.

The arrangement of the barbecue area largely depends on how many guests there will be and what kind of rest the family prefers. For example, if the company consists of two or three people, then a small canopy will suffice. If guests are a frequent occurrence and there are always a lot of them, then it is better to put a gazebo that will accommodate a lot of people.

When starting the arrangement of a space for a barbecue, it is imperative to make a preliminary plan. With its help, you can foresee everything and calculate the amount of materials needed for construction.

Such a site is made out when there is little space in the private sector, and there is no time for outdoor recreation. For its arrangement, a small portable barbecue will be enough. A small table with chairs, which is hidden only by a canopy, will look great. It will definitely serve as a good shelter and salvation from bad weather. In fact, this approach can also create a very cozy seating area.

To organize such a zone, it is necessary to make a canopy and walls, as well as supplement it with a hearth. Very often it is arranged on a terrace, on a veranda or in a spacious gazebo. It can even be turned into a full-fledged replacement for a summer kitchen or dining area. It will be very convenient to cook here, as well as relax in any weather.

Such a zone is called in another way a transformer, because it turns from a closed zone into an open space, therefore it has the advantages of both. Such an area consists of frames made of wood and metal. This is convenient, since the structure can be removed at any time and moved to the desired place with moving or changing weather conditions.

This is the name of a room that is located in the yard or outdoors. It is often attached to the adjacent walls of utility buildings. The place turns out to be very secluded, there you can install any hearth and make a shed.

Regardless of which project is chosen, it is worth remembering certain recommendations. Firstly, on the territory of your site you can not only install a brazier, but also build a full-fledged barbecue oven with your own hands. Any of these sources of open fire should be located not too close to the house, but at the same time not too close, otherwise it will be inconvenient to carry cooked food or take ingredients from the kitchen.

It is also worth considering that the barbecue should be located far from the fences., especially if they are made of wood or other flammable materials. It will be very good if there is a water supply nearby. After all, it is very convenient to wash dirty dishes without going far from the picnic area.

Very often, in order to escape from the bustle of the city, the owners prefer to rest in a country house or in the country. And the question immediately arises about the arrangement of a place for cooking and receiving guests in the fresh air. You can solve this problem by organizing a barbecue area, which will perfectly combine all the requests of the owners. Here are some good examples of how you can do all of this.

The simplest and most versatile option is a barbecue area located under a canopy. In this case, of course, it serves a more decorative function, since the roof is like a wooden grate. It rests on wooden columns that fit perfectly into the landscape design of the site. The hearth itself is a large stone stove. It has not only a place for cooking, but also full-fledged shelves made of the same stone.

Opposite this hearth there is a place for a rest with a large company. There is a table in the center surrounded by soft sofas. Here you can sit in the company of relatives or friends. The presence of decorative trifles is also pleasing to the eye. First of all, these are pots with fresh flowers, as well as antique-stylized candlesticks.

In some cases, a dining area can be added to the backyard. In this case, the street space is used with maximum benefit. There is a corner stove here. In fact, this is a complete fireplace. It is even decorated in a special way - not only with a classic mantelpiece, but also with a spectacular relief image.

As in the previous case, the dining area is located opposite the hearth. In this case, it is more spacious. The furniture is also tastefully selected - stylish armchairs and a table with curved legs are perfectly combined with all other details.

This arrangement of the barbecue area is very well thought out. It is fenced off by a green fence from prying eyes, so here you can feel solitude. No one will interfere with either the gatherings or the usual rest.

The last option is a barbecue area, which is not intended for feasts, but for simple relaxation in the company of those closest to you. Since the stove itself takes up a lot of space, there is not much free space left for arranging the finished dining area. Therefore, you have to limit yourself to the required minimum. For example, a rocking chair and a deck chair.

Special attention should be paid to the stove itself. It is large enough and consists not only of a cooking area, but also of a “house” for firewood and a small elevation that replaces a table. All this is made from one material, which makes everything look very stylish.

Arranging a barbecue area is an interesting process in which you can show your creative imagination. It is easy to equip it exactly for your needs, even if there is not so much space on the site.

For information on how to build a barbecue with your own hands, see the next video.