The arrangement of a summer kitchen in the country gives a lot of positive aspects. Firstly, outdoor cooking turns a routine process into a pleasant pastime. Secondly, for the period of mass harvesting of canned vegetables, compotes and jams, you can get rid of fumes and odors in country house. And the third - if you equip the summer kitchen with your own hands, then in the future you will not have to look for a place for evening gatherings with relatives and weekends with friends.

Do-it-yourself brick summer kitchen with barbecue

Special aroma and appetizing appearance dishes cooked in B-B-Q will be appreciated by both adults and children. For a summer residence, you can buy a factory structure that allows you to cook food on a grill, however, a summer kitchen built of bricks with a barbecue oven can serve not only as equipment for frying meat and fish, but will also become central figure cottage recreation area.

We present to your attention the E. Gudkov barbecue oven, which you can build with your own hands. It combines all the advantages of a grill and a hob with a burner. Using the detailed instructions, in which the drawings and ordering are given, it will not be difficult to fold such an oven with your own hands.

The project of the stove for the summer kitchen. A photo

Construction of the foundation of the summer kitchen

The design proposed for repetition has an impressive weight, so the arrangement of a serious foundation for it is mandatory. To build a tiled foundation, you will need concrete reinforced with a metal mesh.

Materials and tools

Our construction is not so responsible as to use high-quality and expensive building mixtures, so concrete grade M200 will suffice. For its preparation, you can use the following ratio of building materials:

• 1 hour - cement brand 400;
• 4 hours - crushed stone or coarse gravel (fraction 30 mm);
• 2 hours - coarse river sand.

Make sure that the content of impurities in sand does not exceed 10 parts of its volume, and in crushed stone - a value of 2%.

Using the proposed proportion will require the following consumption of building materials per 1 cubic meter. m. of concrete:

• Cement M400 - 325 kg;
• Sand - 1.3 t
• Crushed stone - 1.3 t
• Water - 205 l.

To strengthen the foundation, a mesh frame of class A3 reinforcement is required. Starting to mark the base, 20 cm are added to the dimensions of the future furnace on each side. With a structure size of 1.4 × 1 m, a foundation is laid out with a size of 1.6 × 1.2 m.

The project of the foundation of the summer kitchen. A photo

When starting to pour the base, prepare:

• narrow, round and square rammers;
• scraper, trowel, trowel;
• probe for removing air bubbles from the mixture;
• shovels for soil and mortar;
• trowel;
• board for fine leveling of the surface.

How to lay concrete correctly

In order to build a solid foundation, it is necessary to take into account soil features Location on. Water-saturated, swelling, peaty and other specific soils will require additional strengthening before arranging the base for the furnace.

To mark out foundation, it is enough to drive pegs into the ground, check the diagonals and pull the cord. At the same time, the dimensions of the pit for the tiled foundation must correspond to its size (in our case, 1.6 × 1.2 m). Since the building is designed for outdoor use, the ground under its base will freeze and thaw in winter. Therefore, in some cases, a sand cushion up to 1 m thick may be required.

It will be right when arranging a sand cushion to protect the bottom and walls of the pit geotextile, which will prevent erosion of the base groundwater. Tampering is performed in several stages. To do this, sand is added every 10-15 cm, which, after compaction, is additionally spilled with water.

In order to waterproof and to avoid leakage of concrete into the sand, two layers are laid on the prepared site. roofing felt. Further along the contour of the pit, every 0.5 m, racks for formwork boards are driven in and fixed with slopes. Fix and moisten the formwork.

Before pouring concrete, install fittings, for which, at a height of 20-30 mm from the bottom, a grid is installed over the entire surface of the foundation. Then, with the help of vertical jumpers, a second reinforcing belt is installed at a distance of at least 20 mm from the upper plane of the foundation slab.

They try to pour concrete and compact it at a time. In this case, the solidity of the structure and a certain period of concrete hardening will be ensured.

A prerequisite for high-quality concreting is to maintain optimal humidity, so the foundation is covered tarpaulin. After 3 - 4 hours after pouring on the surface of the base of the furnace, they are covered with sawdust or sand. Concrete is moistened with water for 1 - 2 weeks until the foundation finally sets.

The formwork is removed only when the corners of the structure acquire sufficient strength. It is possible to start the construction of the furnace no earlier than two weeks after concrete work.

Construction of Gudkov's barbecue oven

For the construction of the furnace body you will need fireclay refractory or red clay brick in the amount of 465 pcs. Refractory material is preferred because it can withstand elevated temperatures with ease. If you decide to use ordinary ceramic bricks, then make sure that the material is fired with high quality. Cracks, voids, insufficient firing are unacceptable. Not suitable for barbecue ovens and sand-lime bricks.

In addition, you need to prepare the following oven parts:

• cooking stove with one burner 500 × 420 mm in size;
• grate 500 × 420 mm for barbecue;
• sheet metal 600 × 500 mm;
• soot removal door 140×140 mm;
• blower door 140 × 270 mm;
• loading door 270×250 mm;
• grate 300×200 mm;
• metal corner with a shelf length of 32 mm, a thickness of 4 mm - 4 pcs. 500 mm and 6 pcs. 600 mm each;
• steel wire OE2mm - 10 m;
• asbestos cord OE5 mm - 10 m.

Masonry mortar

During the construction of the furnace, the brick is laid on a clay-sand mortar, using plastic grades of red clay and coarse-grained sand sifted on a sieve. The ratio of materials is chosen, depending on the fat content of clay:

• add 1 hour of oily clay - 2.5 hours of sand;
• for 1 hour of medium clay - 1.5 hours of sand;
• for lean clay - the ratio is 1: 1.

You can determine the degree of fat content of clay by the content of sand in it:

• from 2 to 4% - oily;
• up to 15% - medium;
• from 30% - skinny.

To prepare the working mixture, the clay is soaked for 1 day, and then, gradually stirring, sand is added to it. To prepare the solution, you can also use special factory-made high-temperature mixtures, which can be found in the distribution network.

Furnace body

It is best to start work on the furnace with the construction of a temporary canopy under which it will be possible to work in any weather. To avoid mistakes during the laying process, the body of the building can be laid out dry.

Construction begins with moistening the brick. Red ceramic bricks are dipped into water for one or two minutes, and fireclay bricks are rinsed from dust.

Brick laying is carried out with dressing of seams in half a brick, observing the thickness of the seams from 3 to 5 mm (the smaller value is for refractory material). It is important that chips and cracks on the surface do not face inwards. working chamber or chimney.

As you lay, you will need to install oven appliances. To ensure the reliability of the structure, a wire is attached to the metal parts of the furnace, which is embedded in the masonry. Since metal and ceramics expand differently when heated, a thermal gap of 3–5 mm is necessarily made, which is subsequently eliminated with an asbestos cord.

Orders

After the level of the combustion chamber is completely removed, a grill-brazier or metal grill is installed on the corners. hotplate.

Metal corners as a support are also used in the arrangement of the arch. The smoke channel can be 270×140 mm, 270×270 mm and 400×140 mm. To reduce the formation of soot on the inner walls of the chimney, they are plastered.

To finish the barbecue oven, plastering, pasting with tiles or tiles, as well as simple jointing are used.

After the summer kitchen with a barbecue is built, do not rush to test the stove to its full potential. To avoid cracks, the stove should be warmed up with small portions of firewood during the week.

Summer kitchen in the country with their own hands. Step-by-step instruction

The proposed design of the summer kitchen combines hob, a small Russian oven, as well as work surfaces that provide additional convenience in the cooking process. Installed under a canopy made of boards or polycarbonate, an open kitchen will take on all the responsibilities for preparing all kinds of dishes and sunsets in the summer.

Summer kitchen project A photo

The main materials that will be needed for construction:

• cinder blocks;
• red or fireclay brick;
• finishing materials;
• formwork.

Having chosen a place for future construction, they begin to draw up drawings and calculate the amount of materials. Presented below step-by-step instruction will help to systematize all stages of the construction of the summer kitchen.

Foundation for the summer kitchen. A photo

Foundation construction

Having marked a hole for the foundation with the help of pegs and a cord, they begin earthmoving. Having reached a depth of the pit of 35 cm, its walls are reinforced with formwork boards, and the bottom is covered with a 5-cm layer of gravel and compacted.

Equip two-layer armored belt from a metal grid and vertical steel bars. Make sure that the reinforcement does not touch the boards, and after pouring it is protected by a layer of concrete with a thickness of at least 20 mm.

After pouring, the concrete is compactedvibrating screed, cover with a film and leave for 2 weeks until complete setting.

Summer kitchen with your own hands. Step-by-step instruction

Hull masonry

Laying starts from the corner, constantly controlling the geometry of the rows and corners with the help of a level and a plumb line.

To shift the rows by half a brick, the laying of the second row begins in the dressing.

After passing two rows, they equip the blower by mounting its door into the front wall. In the overlap of the working space above the blower, a grate is installed, and one row higher - the door of the combustion chamber. The combustion zone itself is made low, one or two rows of bricks above the loading hole, otherwise the flame will not reach the stove with burners.

The furnace body is built to a height convenient for further operation.

Summer kitchen in the country with their own hands. A photo

After laying, the seams are filled with mortar and smoothed with a grater.

Table top installation

The arrangement of the working surface begins with the laying of supporting rods from steel reinforcement. Formwork is mounted on them, which is poured with concrete.

After the concrete has set, the countertop is finished with flagstone, carefully leveling the individual fragments and the gaps between them. At the final stage, the walls of the summer kitchen are plastered or lined with heat-resistant finishing materials.

Choosing a stove for a summer kitchen

Of course, in the summer kitchen you can install an electric stove or a gas stove powered by a cylinder of liquefied gas, however, really delicious food made in a real wood-fired oven. In the carefully heated space of a miniature Russian stove, you can cook hot dishes in cauldrons or bake amazingly fragrant pies and pizza.

Many articles have been written about how to put the stove in the summer kitchen. Our design uses the most simple circuit Russian oven. For its construction, a semicircular vault is made with a side channel, which leads into a common chimney.

Do-it-yourself stove for the summer kitchen. A photo

How to make an oven for the summer kitchen. A photo

The outer lining of the wood-burning hearth can be made with sandstone, carefully fitting the fragments of the decoration to each other. After that, the seams are filled with mortar and smoothed with a spatula and grater.

Summer kitchen roof

After the stove and the working area are equipped, they begin to equip the roof of the summer kitchen. To withstand the style in which the proposed structure with a wood-burning stove is built, it is best to make a gable roof.

Do-it-yourself summer kitchen roof A photo

To do this, a frame made of a wooden beam with a size of at least 100 × 100 mm is installed around the working space, after which an overlap is made of wooden planks, metal tiles or other materials.

Summer kitchen design and finishing options

When equipping a summer kitchen, you want to get not only the functionality and convenience of an open working area, but also a beautiful structure, designed in the style of other buildings and structures of the summer cottage. The kitchen, located near the house, can be placed on a large veranda adjacent to one of the entrances. A well-equipped barbecue area will eliminate the need to install a portable barbecue. Ornamental plants and shrubs are planted around the summer kitchen. If there is a need to shade structures, then all kinds of arches and supports are used. A pergola installed near the summer kitchen will provide the necessary shade on hot days and create nook for leisurely conversations and gatherings with friends.

Summer cuisine. A photo

In the process of creating an optimal working area, the main thing is not to overdo it with decorative elements. It is important to understand that, after all, the main purpose of the summer kitchen is cooking, therefore, if you want to cook on it every day, then one brazier will not work. You will also have to install an electric, gas or wood-burning stove. It will be difficult without other benefits of civilization, so the working area is supplemented with a sink, all kinds of cabinets and shelves.

Particular attention is paid to lighting. An open summer kitchen is equipped with a large number of small lanterns and pendant lights. It is better to equip an enclosed space with several large lanterns located above separate zones.

In order for the summer kitchen to become a truly comfortable and cozy place for a pleasant pastime, you definitely need the right approach to choosing furniture. Soft sofa or a corner, voluminous armchairs and ottomans in the summer kitchen will look out of place. At the same time, wicker tables, chairs and benches made of wicker or rattan will make interior light and airy, fill it with a gentle, romantic atmosphere.

Photo of summer kitchen

We present to your attention several designs of closed and open summer kitchens, made in different style. The ideas and projects that you can learn from the photos below will help you equip a summer kitchen that will amaze with its convenience and functionality, become a gathering place for the whole family and a source of pride in front of friends and acquaintances.

Summer kitchen in the country
Summer kitchen made of wood

Various types of summer kitchens allow you to build this structure in almost any house in various areas. Kitchens are closed or open type. The simplest open-type summer kitchen is a terrace equipped with all necessary kitchen equipment and kitchen furniture. Closed summer kitchens are a veranda, closed partially or entirely.

Closed summer kitchen in the country (photo)

Whatever the design of the open summer kitchen, it is traditionally divided into two main areas - a place for cooking and a living-dining room. The minimum set for the "culinary zone" includes a stove, oven or grill-fireplace, cabinets and shelves for kitchen utensils and utensils, a work surface or cutting table and a sink.

Outdoor summer kitchen in the country
Closed summer kitchen in the country

Summer kitchens, equipped in buildings separate from the house, are also open or closed according to the design solution.

Summer kitchen in the form of a house in the photo

It can be an open summer kitchen in the country or a kitchen in the form of a light frame house (often not heated), although it happens that such a house is built of brick and even equipped with a fireplace or stove.

An open kitchen is a building without walls, when the effect of free space is visually created. Such a kitchen may have a canopy or a roof on pillars, or not have a roof at all, being at best under the branches of a sprawling tree.

In this case, there is a feeling of complete unity with nature.

Summer kitchen-veranda
Summer kitchen-gazebo

An open kitchen can be built in the form of a veranda or gazebo. Its main elements are kitchen furniture(table, benches, chairs), sink and stove for cooking.

The main advantage of open kitchens, in addition to unity with nature, is that they do not need to be ventilated and they are not hot in summer.

Usually, when building an open kitchen, the supports and the roof are made of wood, and natural and artificial stone are used for the foundation.

If a furnace is being built, it is usually also lined with stone. Small cash costs make the arrangement of an open-type summer kitchen inexpensive.

In addition, the construction does not involve complex work and the use of equipment, so building such a summer kitchen is also quite simple in technical terms. So it's safe to say that it's a good option for beginner builders.

All open summer kitchens have the same advantages:

• low costs of building materials during construction;
• much faster and easier construction;
• no need for expensive earthworks and roofing;
• cooking outdoors in the summer is always more pleasant than indoors;
• a great opportunity for both family outdoor recreation and holidays with a large number of guests;
• using a barbecue, barbecue or grill for cooking meat dishes;
• minimal fire hazard of such structures;
• significantly lower overall project cost than a closed kitchen.

Open-type summer kitchens also have disadvantages, which include:

• the impossibility of using the kitchen in the cold season, as well as in windy weather and during heavy rain;
• exposure of the working area of ​​the kitchen from dust, which requires additional efforts during cleaning;
• attacks of mosquitoes and other insects in the evening;
• the inability to leave food overnight, as they can be stolen by animals or birds;
• the inability to leave equipment and valuables that attract thieves overnight;
• impossibility even in summer time use as additional housing;
• the need to hide furniture and other interior items during rain, as well as remove them for the winter;
• performing only one function - as a place for cooking and eating in the fresh air.

Look at the closed and open summer kitchens in the photo, which presents various options the buildings:

Closed summer kitchen with open veranda
Closed summer kitchen with terrace

A summer kitchen with a closed veranda is very similar to an ordinary small house with walls, a roof, windows and a door. This makes it possible to use them in any weather and, if heating is provided (although this is usually not done), even in winter.

Closed kitchen on the veranda (photo)

The closed kitchen on the veranda in the country, in addition to the main function it performs, can be used as an overnight stay for guests, a hunting lodge, and in winter - as a pantry. Such a summer kitchen outdoor terrace usually constructed from drywall, clapboard or plywood, and more durable structures, designed for many years, are built from brick, foam blocks or stone.

Look at the kitchen veranda in the photo, which illustrates a successful layout:

Veranda-kitchen
Veranda-kitchen in the country

The main advantages of a closed building are:

• the security of the room from dust, wind, precipitation and insects, so you will not have to clean it as often as it is required in open kitchens;
• if there is heating, it is possible to use the building in winter;
• the ability to safely leave food supplies, appliances and other valuables in a closed kitchen at night, especially if the room is locked;
• use as a guest house;
• the possibility of combining with other additional premises - a bathhouse, a cellar, a workshop or a garage.

The main disadvantages of a closed summer kitchen with an open veranda are the features of operation:

• more building materials and more complex construction, including labor-intensive work that requires the involvement of assistants and equipment;
• the need for careful drafting of the project, as well as the calculation of the foundation, truss system and other components of the building, as in the construction of a house;
• a significant increase in the cost of construction in general and a longer construction period.

In addition to general information, it is worth considering in more detail the varieties of open and closed summer kitchen options.

Summer kitchen-veranda in the form of an extension to a country house
Summer kitchen-veranda for a summer residence

For example, a summer kitchen-veranda is built in the form of an extension to a country house. When erecting it, it should be borne in mind that, like any extension, it should become a harmonious continuation of the house, fit into its design solution and at the same time retain its main function - to be a kitchen and a dining-living room, and not become a hallway.

The construction of a summer kitchen in the form of a veranda should begin with laying the foundation. Its depth should be equal to the depth of the foundation of the house, so that the extension does not come off in winter. Then the frame for the walls is installed, performed outer skin and covered with a pitched roof.

Ideally country house and the veranda must have one roofing, but if the veranda is added later, its roof or canopy should be combined with the main roof both from an aesthetic point of view and from a technical standpoint (so that there is no leakage during rain, etc.).

To make the kitchen-veranda brighter and more airy, you can install large hinged windows or glaze the entire front or side parts.

Summer cuisine
Summer kitchen wooden

Look at the summer kitchens with a veranda in the photo, where you can choose the most suitable option:

Kitchen extension on the site
Annex kitchen

The open kitchen annex is a structure in the form of a terrace due to a significant expansion of the porch. In this case, support beams are installed along the wall of the house, on which an inclined canopy is laid on top.

If the terrace is arranged on a well-leveled area and there are no problems with the accumulation of water, the floor can be laid directly on the ground - it can simply be a covering of paving slabs. To protect the terrace from any bad weather (rain, wind, etc.) will allow side partitions (both capital and decorative) or, for example, waterproof curtains. You can build pergolas and decorate them with climbing plants or plant hedge from shrubs that will decorate the terrace and provide a pleasant coolness on hot summer evenings.

Column foundation for summer kitchen
Strip foundation for summer kitchen

When constructing a summer kitchen-gazebo, one cannot do without a columnar or strip foundation. Racks of a frame made of brick, stone or timber are installed on it at the corners, and then the whole structure is fixed with a roof made of lightweight roofing material, such as ondulin, bituminous sheets, etc. Buildings of this type, more than all other types of summer kitchens, are suitable for installing a barbecue, barbecue or stove in them.

In such a kitchen, it is also very convenient to process the harvested crops without fear of wind or rain and without worrying about the cleanliness and ventilation of the room from kitchen aromas.

The openings between the racks of such a summer kitchen can be left open or one of the walls can be sewn up for installation. kitchen cabinets and shelves. You can arrange pergolas with climbing plants, decorate openings textile curtains, lattice wooden panels.

Sliding or removable partitions can be provided, as well as roller blinds to open them in good weather.

Other options for a summer kitchen can be formed on the basis of existing ones, so, for example, if a gazebo is glazed or hinged windows are made, it can also serve as cold period, especially if the kitchen will be equipped with a fireplace or stove.

Look at the summer kitchen options in the photo, which shows the most unexpected Constructive decisions architects:

Summer kitchen, glass
Summer kitchen like a house

Summer kitchen on suburban area
Summer kitchen is beautiful

Such options for summer kitchens in the country, like a house, are almost a full-fledged dwelling, therefore, its construction requires more effort in comparison with the same gazebo. It will require a reliable foundation (preferably monolithic), walls, reliable roof, you will need to install windows and doors. But such a house will be multifunctional.

cellar pit
Cellar

In addition to the kitchen, it is possible to equip a cellar in it, then construction will need to begin with digging a foundation pit, and the cellar walls will become the foundation for the ground part of the building. The house can be supplemented with a terrace or veranda, which in this case will serve as an outdoor living room with a dining area with a large table, chairs, benches, armchairs, and cooking will take place inside the house.

Summer kitchen with cooking equipment in the photo

In a country summer kitchen, there must be equipment for cooking. Usually, electric or gas stoves are used for everyday cooking, but some summer residents choose a more exotic option - a wood-burning stove, fireplace, barbecue or barbecue, which should be made up of refractory brick. And in this case, you should think in advance about the fire safety of the entire structure and quality ventilation system. Such types of hearth not only make the summer kitchen cozy, but also contribute to significant savings - while firewood is burning in the stove, food is not only cooked, but the room is also warmed up. Well, to talk about how tasty and healthy food cooked on open fire and fresh air, and completely superfluous.

Summer kitchen with fireplace
Summer kitchen with barbecue

When planning to equip the kitchen with a fireplace, barbecue or barbecue, it must be borne in mind that in this case the room should be as ventilated as possible. You can make such a focus temporary or permanent. For example, there are collapsible models of barbecues and barbecues, which, with the onset of cold weather, can be safely stored away until the next holiday season.

If it is planned to build a summer kitchen in the form of a house, it is possible to lay down a capital stove made of refractory bricks in it - with various compartments and additional devices.

Kitchen with a bath in the photo

AT recent times complex structures have become very popular, including, in addition to the summer kitchen, other country buildings, such as a bathhouse, a terrace, hunting lodge etc. Depending on the desire of the owners, a combination of such structural elements can be anything, and they are all built on the same common foundation. At the same time, the amount of materials required for the construction of structures is reduced, which allows significant savings in construction. For example, a common roof is much cheaper than the roof of several separate buildings. There is also no need to lay many paths connecting various buildings on the site, since in this case all objects will be in one place.

As a result, it will be more profitable to build an integral structure in many respects than to build disparate premises. In addition, a complex designed in the same style and built from matching materials will look much more attractive from the outside than several separate structures built at different times and from various materials.

In this case, energy resources for heating are saved, and the organization of electrification, water supply and sewerage is generally simplified. Finally, less land will be required for construction than several buildings, and in general it will be much more convenient to move from one room to another if they are all under the same roof.

There are several options for complex buildings. For example, one of them is a summer kitchen in the form of a house with a barbecue and a veranda, in which the owners can not only have a good time themselves, but also meet guests. The house can be made as one- or two-room, in which case the second room can be used as a guest room. Light comfortable furniture can be placed on the veranda to have breakfast, lunch and even dinner in the summer, and during rain or cool weather, the dining room can be moved inside the house. Naturally, the roof for the entire structure should be the same.

Summer kitchen for a summer residence, open
Types of open summer kitchen

Another option is a summer kitchen with a barbecue and a gazebo. In this case, it is also possible to do everything under one roof. The gazebo can be open or glazed, and the summer kitchen can also be closed or open. Choice the best option depends only on the imagination of the owner and his budget.

Another popular option is a summer kitchen with a stove and a sauna, which can be used not only in summer, because both the kitchen and the sauna can be heated with a stove. all year round. Often, the beauty of using a bath can be felt in winter, when the temperature contrast in the bath and on the street is the greatest, which causes an inexpressible feeling.

A summer kitchen, whether it is a simple gazebo with a barbecue or a solid structure with a stove and communications, is a building of prime necessity on any site. After all, country life is unimaginable without barbecues, outdoor gatherings, and also without seasonal preservation of products. In this article, we presented 11 tips, 70 photo ideas and several videos that will help you create your ideal summer kitchen.

What summer kitchens are there?

They can be roughly divided into three types:

1. Open (for example, barbecue gazebo, terrace or patio)- simple frame building without insulation, often without walls (fully / partially) and even a roof. In fact, an open summer kitchen is a shed or gazebo with a barbecue / oven and a dining area that can only be used in summer. It is good because it is comfortable to cook and eat in it, and communicate with guests on fine summer days. An open kitchen is easier, faster and more economical to build than a closed one. In winter, a summer building with a canopy can be used as a warehouse for storing the household. The disadvantages of an open kitchen include the limited period of use of the structure, as well as the lack of protection of furniture, appliances and kitchen inhabitants from insects, rain, wind and sun. For the winter, all furniture and appliances will have to be cleaned in a dry room.

Classic summer kitchen with barbecue and stove in the yard of a country house in the Moscow region

1. Closed (for example, a grill house or a veranda)- a capital covered structure / annex with insulation and glazing, sometimes even heated all year round. In fact, this is a real house, consisting of a kitchen and a dining room. The closed summer kitchen is good because you can cook and eat in it even in bad weather with rain and winds. Thanks to the walls and roof in such a house, you can equip a full-fledged kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, gas /electric stove , dishwasher, TV and other equipment. True, on warm days, cooking in a closed kitchen will be as hot as in the main house. Also keep in mind that its construction will cost you more than an open building.

1. Combined- this type of building combines an open and covered space under one roof. Also, this category includes a summer kitchen combined with a bath. Such a kitchen is good for everyone and has only a couple of disadvantages - doubly complex design and increased budget.

Now let's look at the characteristics of freestanding and attached kitchens:

• Freestanding- are good because they allow you to place the hearth away from the house so that smells, smoke and noise do not penetrate the house. It makes sense to build a free-standing summer kitchen if you have enough space on the site, if it has, say, a beautiful garden or pond, if you want to decorate the territory with a nice new building.
• Adjoining the house- a terrace or veranda can become an excellent summer kitchen, because it is much easier and cheaper to build (one wall has already been erected) or re-equip, and it is very convenient to move between the house and the annex. True, the minus of the summer kitchen on the veranda / terrace is that the smoke, heat, smell and fumes from the stove will enter the living quarters, and part of the kitchen will remain through.

11 tips for building, furnishing and designing a summer kitchen

No matter how thoughtful and beautiful your summer kitchen is, its unfortunate location on the site can complicate both construction and further operation. Therefore, the place is the first thing to think carefully about.

• From a practical point of view, it is more convenient when the summer kitchen is located close to home. So it is easier for the inhabitants of the dacha to move between objects, and the implementation of engineering communications is cheaper, faster and easier. However, from an aesthetic point of view, a place near the "sights" of the site that you can admire (for example, near a reservoir or garden) is better suited. The following factors are also bonuses: protection from the wind, privacy from the eyes of neighbors and proximity to trees that can shade the building and create coolness in it on hot days.

Summer kitchen at the cottage by the pond

• Unsuitable places for a summer kitchen: near the road, garage, toilet, cesspools / compost pits, chicken coop and other places where your rest may be disturbed unpleasant odors noise, exhaust fumes, etc.

Tip 2. Grill, barbecue, oven or oven complex? Solve this issue before developing / selecting a summer kitchen project

• If the stove is the heart of urban cuisine, then the grill, barbecue or oven can be called the heart. country kitchen. Before you start designing, think about what kind of hearth you need: a grill, a brazier, a stove, or even a stove complex? Should the grill be stationary or portable? Coal or gas? With or without chimney? What size and where will the fire source be located? A lot depends on your choice - from the type of foundation to the shape of the roof. So, for example, for the construction of a stove, you will have to take care not only of the foundation, chimney and cladding, but also provide a place for storing firewood in the project.

Understanding the features of different types of outdoor hearth will help you.

Stationary gas grill built into the structure of bricks

Tip 3. Do you want to build a summer kitchen with your own hands quickly and on a budget? Build an open gazebo made of wood, with a light roof, without solid walls and a stove

In this case, instead of a monolithic or pile-strip foundation, you can get by with a columnar foundation. The building itself will consist of 4 (or more) pillars and a one-/double-pitched roof with a light roof, for example, made of polycarbonate. This is very simple design, which you can actually build with your own hands in just a couple of days and with a minimal budget.

The following selection of photos presents design options for simple summer kitchens.

A simple summer kitchen in a country house in the suburbs

For the construction of a summer kitchen with your own hands, it is easiest to use wood. True, larch or teak should be preferred to pine, as they are stronger and, moreover, age beautifully

Simple summer kitchen from a bar with a pitched roof

However, there is a way to make a summer kitchen with your own hands even faster and cheaper. Lay down a paving slab, set up one or two large garden umbrellas, arrange furniture, install a sink and a portable grill and start cooking!

On the one hand, the cellar in the summer kitchen is very useful, because it is so convenient to store food in it like in a refrigerator. On the other hand, its creation significantly increases the cost and complicates construction. Especially when it comes to open building, because then the cellar will have to be insulated and protected from leaks. Even in the main house, you can do without a cellar and a basement, let alone a summer kitchen.

Tip 5. The summer kitchen, the facade of the house and the landscape should be designed in the same way.

When choosing or developing a summer kitchen project, considering options for its decoration, keep in mind that it should be combined with the facade of the house and other buildings on the site. So you create a real summer cottage complex and achieve a sense of order. It doesn't have to be a 100% match. color scheme, decoration, architecture and style, but objects must have something in common. The photo below shows an example of a modern summer kitchen on the terrace of a wooden house made of timber.

• The closer the summer kitchen is located to the house, the more similar both buildings should be.
• If there is an object on the site that is out of the “big picture”, say, a hastily built bathhouse, then the design of the summer kitchen can be planned in such a way that it combines the features of both the bathhouse and the house. So some randomness of the building will be corrected.

In an open kitchen, the floor can be sheathed:

• A wooden board covered with oil or wax for outdoor use (lacquer is less suitable, as it will begin to crack over time and require re-coating).

Outdoor kitchen in the country house with a floor finish made of larch deck boards coated with a matt azure based on alkyd resins

• Terrace board (made of wood-polymer composite).

• stone or special outdoor tiles. True, such a floor requires a strong foundation and a large budget.

• By the way, we recommend to refrain from too dark a floor, as crumbs, dirt and puddles of water will be especially noticeable on it.
• If the floor of the open kitchen has a slight slope (1-2 cm), the rainwater that has got inside will drain on its own.

Tip 7. Stick to the "working triangle" rule when planning your kitchen

In the arrangement of kitchens, there is a rule of the so-called. "working triangle", which consists in the fact that the three working areas (sink, stove and refrigerator) should be in reasonable proximity to each other, forming a triangle. Ideally, it should be equilateral. Thanks to this layout of zones, the kitchen is as convenient as possible.

• In the summer kitchen, this rule is not always applicable in its pure form, because it can be too small , narrow, elongated, irregular in shape, instead of a stove, it most often uses a stove, grill or barbecue, and there may not be a refrigerator at all. However, try to get as close to the ideal as possible and do not line up work areas in one line.

So, for example, if in your summer kitchen the source of fire is a barbecue and it is taken out of it, then the sink and food preparation area should be installed as close as possible to the exit.

• If the kitchen is small, then you can build the kitchen L-shaped. For a narrow kitchen (for example, on a veranda), a two-row layout may be suitable. AT square shaped kitchen U-shaped layout will fit best.

If only a single-row layout is possible in your summer kitchen, then a compact mobile island / peninsula will help make it more convenient.

Tip 8. The dining area should be at least 2 m away from the barbecue / stove

Ideally, the distance between the dining table and the barbecue / oven / grill should be approximately 3 m. In this case, smoke, heat and odors will not disturb vacationers, and chips, ashes and sparks will not spoil the look of the dining area.

Tip 9. Use furniture that will withstand outdoor conditions

The kitchen set and dining furniture in the summer kitchen must withstand high humidity and temperature fluctuations, so from luxurious wooden furniture, furniture made of laminated chipboard / MDF, as well as furniture upholstered in fabric or leather should be discarded.

But for the summer kitchen, the following options are suitable:

• Veneered MDF furniture;
• Wooden garden furniture(folding structures are especially suitable, which at the end of the summer season can be easily transferred to the pantry);
• Wrought iron outdoor furniture;
• Stainless steel furniture (if you don't want to clean kitchen set on the winter period, choose stainless steel furniture);
• Wicker furniture made of natural wicker, rattan or plastic;
• Plastic furniture (eg, polycarbonate).

The photo below shows an example of the design of a summer kitchen-terrace with an all-season stainless steel set.

In this selection of photos you can see ideas for furnishing a summer dining room.

Often summer residents forget to pay enough attention to the lighting of the summer kitchen. But it is with its help that you can create real coziness and comfort.

• Ideally, artificial light in the evening should be soft, even and multi-level. To do this, the room should be illuminated not by one chandelier, but by several lamps: floor / pendant lamps, wall sconces, spotlights, pendants, table lamps, floor lamps and / or garlands of light bulbs.
• With the help of light, you can divide the space into zones, for example, in the kitchen and dining room. So you will have the opportunity during evening meals to hide the work area in the dark and illuminate only a beautiful table.

• To make it comfortable for you to cook in the evenings, install the backlight directly above the work area. If you limit yourself to a lamp installed behind it, while cooking, your back will block the light.
• To illuminate an open summer kitchen, metal, plastic, wooden and wicker lamps with additional protection from water. Ideally, these should be garden lamps.

• Solar-powered lanterns can be installed around the summer kitchen and along the path. They store energy during the day and turn on automatically in the evening. True, they give little light, and on cloudy days they do not charge at all.

• With the help of hedges, pergolas or climbing screens, you can make the summer kitchen more private, close the view to the unsightly places of the site.
• Decorative plantings, flower beds and bushes can mark the boundaries of zones, hide the foundation and simply decorate the summer kitchen and the general view of the territory.

Cooking in the heat, and even in a cramped room, is not a pleasant occupation. Especially if you have to do it quite often. Do-it-yourself summer kitchen in the country house in this case is just the perfect way out. Let us describe in detail the types of such buildings, their design features and construction methods.

Kinds

In order for the erected building to fully meet the requirements of comfort and safety, the summer kitchen project should be thought out to the smallest detail. The use of non-standard solutions is permissible only if you already have serious experience in construction. In order for the building to harmoniously fit into the surrounding landscape, it is better to use the same materials for its construction as for the construction of the house itself.

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A room intended for cooking in a summer cottage can look like an extension to the house or be performed as a full-fledged stand-alone building.

By type of construction, all summer kitchens can be divided into:

• open: the simplest option is a weatherproof canopy attached to poles
• semi-open with 2-3 walls
• closed in the form of a full-fledged building with 4 main walls, a door, windows and a roof
• combined open-closed, when part of the premises is completely closed by walls, and one or two remain half-open or completely open

Location selection

To begin with, such a structure should not be located too far from home. Firstly, with a strong removal, laying communications can turn into a serious problem. Plus, if the kitchen is not equipped with a dining area, the hostess will have to carry breakfast, lunch and dinner daily to the house across the entire plot.

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Ideal - a place in the shade away from the road. It is good if the building is built on a slight elevation to provide sewage flow and melt water. You should not place the building next to a toilet, septic tank, compost pit, a barn that contains animals, an aviary and other places that exude unpleasant odors.

If you do not want to periodically "enjoy" exhaust gases, you should not build it near the garage either.

The summer kitchen in the country house can be adjacent to the house (for example, located on the site of the veranda) or built separately. It is better to attach the kitchen to the house on the north side. The walls of the main building in this case will become a reliable natural protection from sunlight.

The construction of a summer kitchen with a barbecue, that is, a brazier with an open flame, is allowed only at a distance from any buildings - you should retreat from them 5-7 m.

Foundation types

Expensive strip base will be needed only when erecting a full-fledged building of stone or brick. For light open or semi-open structures made of wood or foam concrete, a solid foundation is not required - it is enough to install the building on a columnar or pile-screw foundation. Such a summer kitchen is easy and cheap to make with your own hands.

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You can also use a concrete slab as a foundation, which will simultaneously serve as the floor of the summer kitchen. If desired, in the future it can be trimmed with non-slippery paving slabs. Do not forget to make for such a site a slope for rainwater runoff of 1.5-2 degrees.

For the construction of a closed structure from a bar or foam blocks, you can use a pile, slab or strip foundation. For a brick building, the base should be more solid, therefore, during its construction, a deep-seated tape base is most often used.

Water pipes. Drain system

When drafting a summer kitchen, think separately about the communications connection. After all, most of them are laid at the stage of earthworks.

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A full-fledged plumbing in the summer kitchen will be expensive. For its laying and thermal insulation (and in a cold climate it will be necessary to do this, otherwise the pipes will simply freeze in winter.) It will take about $ 1800-2000. It is much easier to equip an electric pump for draining water for the winter or to make a water pipe at an angle - then it will be enough to open the valve to drain. You can do it even easier by connecting a regular garden hose to the sink for the summer.

You will also need to think about the drainage system. Pipes for these purposes are laid at the stage of foundation construction. To prevent fluid stagnation, they are installed at a slight slope. In this case, no insulation is required - the water will freely leave the pipes, and will not freeze in them. If there is no possibility of tapping into the central sewer, a septic tank will also be required to drain wastewater. It is erected at a distance of 5 m from the building.

Supply of electricity and gas

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The principle of construction of such a building is similar to the previous one. The only difference is in the preparation of the foundation. At its location, the soil is leveled, on which layers of sand and gravel are alternately poured. Next, the tile is laid dry or wet. In the first case, a mixture of sand and cement is used. After laying and leveling with building level all seams are thoroughly covered with sand.

The second (wet) method of laying is the use of cement mortar, which is poured with a thickness of 2 cm. It is not necessary to immediately lay too large a surface - the work is done in stages on an area of ​​0.5 square meters. m. When installing the brazier, a small area is prepared separately, lined with refractory bricks. All subsequent work is carried out after the solution has dried for a couple of days.

Arrangement of a stationary barbecue or stove

Since the brazier is a device for frying on an open fire, it is allowed to install it only under an open or semi-open canopy. Such a building will require the removal of a chimney, so its design must be thought out in advance.

Foundation types

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Remember the main rule - for a brick barbecue, barbecue or Russian stove, the construction of a separate foundation is required, which does not have points of contact with the main foundation of the building. Indeed, even during the construction of a small hearth, at least 800 bricks will be needed, the total weight of which will be almost 3 tons.

Without a strong foundation, it simply makes no sense to install a brick hearth - over time, it will quickly sag and become covered with cracks. Such a base is made in the form of a monolithic reinforced slab.

Foundation laying

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Let's describe the main stages of pouring the base for the barbecue or stove:

1. The size of the pit is always made 10-20 cm larger than the structure itself.
2. The height of the foundation is no more than 30 cm. However, when preparing a pit for it, it is necessary to take into account the depth of the crushed stone pillow - it should be 15 cm.
3. After installing the waterproofing layer, the formwork is prepared so that it rises 10 cm above the ground.
4. A 12-14 mm bar is used as reinforcement, from which cells 150x150 mm in size are knitted.
5. When liquid flows out of the solution into the soil, its quality may deteriorate, therefore it is better to lay a layer of plastic film in the formwork before pouring.
6. The proportions of the solution are selected depending on the brand of cement. For example, when using cement M200, the proportions will be 1:2:4 (cement, sand, crushed stone). Less durable concrete will be obtained by mixing them 1:3:5. When using solution proportion tables, do not get confused in the notation. After all, there is a brand (class) of ready-made hardened concrete, indicating its compressive strength.
7. After pouring, pierce the solution with a shovel to remove any voids that have formed. To dry it evenly, cover it with a film. In the heat, it is better to periodically water the surface with water.

The concrete foundation should be well strengthened, and this will take at least a month. Therefore, all further work begins only at the end of this period.

Construction of a stove or barbecue

For the construction of a brazier or stove, you will need a full-bodied red and fireclay brick. The walls are laid out of red brick, and fire-resistant fireclay will be needed for the construction of the hearth. Since the cement under the influence high temperatures capable of cracking, for masonry it is necessary to knead a sand-clay mortar.

For the hearth, it is better to use special dry mixtures of fireclay clay. Any hardware store has a wide range of them.

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Building a stove or barbecue with a complete lack of experience can lead to a sad result. After all, this process is not as simple as it seems.

There are enough masonry schemes on the network (they are called ordering), but even if you undertake to do it with my own hands be sure to invite a specialist who can help you with advice.

After all, the slightest mistake is enough, and the stove will begin to smoke mercilessly or not ignite at all. Even when building the simplest structure, you use only standard orders - any innovations with a complete lack of experience can end in failure.

Chimney construction

Regardless of the type of kitchen, when installing a stationary barbecue, a chimney will be required. Its height and diameter are directly dependent on the volume of the furnace. For example, for a metal barbecue 72x25 cm, you will need a 2-meter pipe with a diameter of 16-17 cm.

Do cooking in the kitchen small size- Not a pleasant job. Hot air, tightness, constant lack of free space make the cooking process difficult and sometimes unbearable. There is only one way out - to build a separate spacious summer kitchen in the country house, where there is enough space not only to accommodate the working, but also the dining area, with a large and comfortable dining table. About what summer kitchen is most in demand today, and whether it is possible to build it yourself using standard projects and regular photo, later in our article.

What is a summer kitchen

The summer kitchen in the country is an attached to the house or a separate building designed for cooking and relaxing. Depending on the choice of materials and the method of insulation, it can be used both during the warm season and constantly.

The type of construction of the summer kitchen can be open and closed. In the first case, the walls of the building are completely or partially absent. They can be replaced by light curtains or. The closed type has solid walls and windows that reliably cover the kitchen from rain and wind.

For an experienced carpenter, it will not be difficult to build a canopy from the rain over the summer kitchen

A summer kitchen with a simple project can be safely built in just one summer. This will require basic construction skills, necessary material and tool. Well, for safety net, it is desirable to have one or two assistants, since some types of work will be carried out at height.

Important! Before you start building an object, you should choose a suitable place for it. Not only the aesthetic, but also the practical side of the issue will depend on how correctly this will be done.

We select a place for construction

When choosing a suitable place, first of all, you need to consider that the kitchen should not be too remote at home. And the point is not even that it will be easier and cheaper to bring communications, but that it should be within walking distance from the main building. After all, you must admit that every day it is not very convenient to go to cook breakfast, lunch and dinner on the opposite side of the site.

In addition, next to the summer kitchen, there should be no sources that have an unpleasant odor. These include sheds and cages with animals, fertilizer pits, compost heaps, sewer wells, septic tanks, etc.

Having your own outdoor kitchen is every housewife's dream.

If there is a tree on the site, it is advisable to plan a summer kitchen in the immediate vicinity of it. On hot days, a table and chairs can be placed under its dense crown. It's no secret that breakfast in the fresh air is doubly pleasant.

However, carried away by the planning of the future structure, do not forget about the rules fire safety, the neglect of which can lead to not the best consequences.

The presence of an open flame in the summer kitchen is allowed if it is at least 8-10 meters away from flammable buildings.

We decide on the kitchen project (photo)

In order for the cooking extension to be practical, functional and comfortable, and also to have an attractive appearance, it is important to choose the right project for it, in which all the nuances and design features will be painted to the smallest detail.

In addition, it is important that the kitchen organically fit into the overall building and does not disturb the surrounding landscape, so it is advisable to choose the same materials for its construction as for the house itself. So you will achieve perfect harmony between the two buildings.

As you may have noticed, many summer kitchen projects whose photos are posted in the article have an original and non-standard design. This suggests that today the aesthetic component is no less important than the functional one.

Building a building on your own

When the place and project for the summer kitchen are chosen, you can safely proceed to its construction. Like any building, the construction of a summer kitchen is carried out in four stages:

1. Marking the site and pouring the foundation.
2. The erection of walls (if provided for by the project) or supporting pillars.
3. Roof construction.
4. Internal and external finishing.

Foundation

Since this building is relatively light, there is no need to pour a capital foundation. It is quite possible to get by or, most importantly, to be carried out in compliance with the technology.

Important! For those who subsequently do not want to mess with the floor device, it is perfect, the upper base of which will be the floor.

For the construction of a summer kitchen made of glass - the foundation may not be required at all

• Strip foundation. First, a markup is made on the site, which is marked on the plane with fixed pegs with a rope stretched between them. Next, a foundation pit is dug (depth 40-60 cm), along the perimeter of which formwork from boards or moisture-resistant plywood is installed on both sides. Then, in order to avoid heaving of the soil, a backfill is made of compacted seeded sand and crushed stone. Before concrete is poured, reinforcement is lowered into the trench and tied with wire using a special hook. The foundation must stand for at least 30 days. If you are lucky with the weather, you can start construction in 2 weeks.
• monolithic foundation. Having previously marked the site, a foundation pit is dug to a depth of 15-20 cm. To strengthen the soil and protect the slab from groundwater, geotextiles are laid at the bottom of the pit, on top of which a sand cushion is made. Further, the sand is well leveled and tightly compacted by a tamping machine. It remains to put the formwork, tie the reinforcing cage, pour the concrete solution. After complete drying, a reliable and high-quality base for the summer kitchen is ready.

Important! If you plan to use an open type of summer kitchen, it is recommended to make a slab from a monolithic foundation with a slight slope of 1.5º-2º so that rainwater can flow down it on its own.

Walls and roof

If the walls of the summer kitchen are wooden, their construction begins with the construction of a frame, which is made of metal or wooden bars.

1. Large (support) racks are installed in the corners - 200 × 200 mm in size, and additional ones between them - 150 × 150 mm in size.
2. The upper strapping beams are placed on the support bars, which will also serve as the basis for installing the rafters.
3. After the rafters are installed, from bars measuring 50 × 50 mm. a crate and a counter-lattice are made.
4. Further, the entire structure is processed special composition from fungus and mold, after which installation is carried out.

Often, rounded logs, bricks or stone are used as wall material, which is ideal for this type of building. With such walls, the building can be used year-round, the main thing is to produce them of high quality.

Another undeniable advantage is that facade of the summer kitchen from a log facing brick or decorative stone does not require additional finishing. Extra costs come down only to the fact that wood is needed and, and stone and brick.

We decide on the design of the facade

When choosing a summer kitchen project from photos that you like, you need to pay attention not only to its shape, size, and functional component, but also to the design of the building. For a summer residence, it is very important that the style of the outbuildings matches general layout the entire area as a whole.

This does not mean at all that the building should be a kind of clone of the main structure. Rather, on the contrary, they should not replace, but complement each other, creating common stylistic touches.

Particular attention in the summer kitchen should also be given to the working and dining area, where everything should be as rational and convenient as possible. Properly organize the space will help you placed below photo of summer kitchens, where it is clearly demonstrated how beautifully and correctly design various zones.

Work zone - important element in the interior. Try to keep it comfortable and practical

• Furniture. Using upholstered furniture in an open-type summer kitchen is not a good idea. In most cases, it is made of foam rubber, which absorbs moisture well. Therefore, it is better to use wooden or plastic benches and chairs with removable cushions. It also fits well into the interior. different kinds wicker furniture, which goes well with any finishing materials. For example, a rattan chair or a wicker chair will look very nice. If a closed type of kitchen is used, then the flight of fancy should not be limited by anything. In this case, you can use any furniture, including upholstered.
• Lighting. Proper lighting of the summer kitchen in the country, regardless of its size - milestone repair work. A chandelier suspended in the center or a single lamp cannot always cope with the task assigned to it. To illuminate all zones, it is desirable to use more than one type of lighting. It is appropriate to place above the working area Spotlights in tandem with, and hang a large chandelier over the table.

We hope that this article will help you to competently approach the issue of choosing the right project for your summer kitchen. As you can see sources for inspiration and fresh ideas enough to implement the plan. Good luck with your construction.