Decide what recreation amenities you want in your outdoor summer kitchen. Would you like a TV or a mosquito fogger? How about a pool or hot tub? Will you sit in a hammock, living room type seating, or dining room type seating? A wood burning fireplace would be nice to sit around.

What type of comfort amenities would you like? Do you want a covered patio, one that has an open pergola or arbor, or one that is open to the sky? How about a ceiling fan or outdoor heater? Do you want lush landscaping or a large umbrella to block the sun?

What materials would you like to use for your kitchen floor - slate, brick, concrete, or something else? What about the cabinets - concrete and metal are popular. Countertops can be tile, granite, or other surfaces.

Once you have decided what you want in your outdoor summer kitchen, draw out the space to scale using the actual dimensions of the items you have selected. You may find out that you do not have enough room to accommodate everything you want and that outdoor rated amenities cost much more than indoor amenities.

Make sure you hire a licensed general contractor to do the work on your outdoor summer kitchen so that all building codes are followed and all permits are pulled prior to starting construction. Also make sure you get all of the necessary utilities run to your outdoor summer kitchen such as electricity, gas, and water for your project.