Make a Plan
Indoor kitchens are confined by walls; outside, zoning regulations rule. Learn how far your setup needs to be from the lot line, then collab with a designer on a layout. Budget at least the cost of your indoor kitchen, Los Angeles designer Linda Hayslett says. “Laying stone or rebar for concrete—those are big expenses!”
Hide Infrastructure
Sound systems, gas lines, and water drainage should go in as early as possible. “You can conceal those things with advanced planning,” says Hayslett. “For example: If you’re doing a pergola, hide the wires by drilling through the posts.”
Withstand the Elements
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