7 tips for decorating a barbecue area in the country + photo

A warm evening, relatives and close people nearby and the aroma of barbecue cooking on fire - isn't this what most of us have been waiting for all winter? With the onset of the first fine days, many are in a hurry to leave the stuffy apartment and organize a picnic in nature. Sooner or later, a clear realization comes that a vacation outside the city will be as comfortable as possible if you equip a barbecue area in the country. A minimum of effort - and at your disposal there is a comfortable and thoughtful recreation area with everything you need to prepare any meat and fish dishes, family dinners or big parties with friends. It remains to determine its location, equipment and other features.

No. 1. Choosing a hearth, or how a barbecue differs from a barbecue

The hearth of the recreation area in the country is the hearth, on which delicacies will be prepared. Often concepts "Barbecue", "barbecue", "grill", "outdoor fireplace" and others are identified, although there is some difference between them. Let's figure out what is what:

brazier- the simplest design, most often made of steel, less often - of cast iron. Usually these are mobile portable structures, but sometimes they are stationary. The brazier is arranged as simply as possible and is a rectangular bowl with several holes at the bottom, but there are also designer models. The meat is cooked by stringing it on skewers, the height of their location cannot be adjusted, the heat comes from smoldering coals;
grill resembles a deep frying pan on legs, it is equipped with a lid and a grate. Cooking takes place on fire, meat and fish are often smoked on the grill;
outdoor fireplace reminds, it is used for purely decorative purposes, since its design does not imply the presence of a special grate for cooking;
in garden oven there is a firebox, as in, but you can cook food there only in dishes. Since the smoke is removed through, you can safely install such a stove on the terrace;
fire pit, or open stationary hearth lined with stone or can also be used for a picnic, and it will be possible to cook food on it using a grid, skewers or skewers;
tandoor- the eastern version of the hearth, which is becoming increasingly popular. Laying it out of refractory or fireclay bricks is even easy on your own, and the opportunities open up are wide: in addition to traditional meat, poultry and fish dishes, it will be possible to bake bread, while the consumption of coal or firewood will be minimal;
B-B-Q today is the most functional, convenient and popular way of cooking meat, fish and vegetables in nature. Cooking is carried out using a grate on which food is placed, its height can be adjusted. Compact portable barbecues rectangular or round shapes are useful in cases where picnics are arranged from time to time: such models are lightweight, easy to operate, easy to disassemble, but cut down in functionality. Stationary barbecue reminiscent of garden ovens, but they are equipped with roasting pans with grills for baking, their position can be adjusted. They are used for their construction. As a rule, in the design of a stationary barbecue there are dampers with which you can regulate the flow of fresh air.

The stationary barbecue oven can be equipped additional elements for maximum convenience of cooking your favorite dishes in nature. These include, for example, shelves for storing dishes, a compartment for firewood, hooks for shovels, tongs and other devices, as well as compartments for smoking meat, and even a stove and a fireplace. If you place a barbecue in a gazebo or under a canopy, you get a comfortable seating area that can be used in any weather.

To build a stationary barbecue area, no doubt, it will take effort and some financial investments, but also Benefits you will get a lot:

the appearance of a full-fledged kitchen area in the fresh air;
higher fire safety compared to open fire, in addition, smoke removal is provided in a stationary barbecue oven;
the ability to organize a picnic in any weather;
the barbecue area will decorate the summer cottage, unless, of course, you correctly approach its arrangement.

No. 4. Zoning and paving the barbecue area

The place chosen for the arrangement of the barbecue area must be equipped accordingly. First of all, this concerns convenience of approach: to the barbecue area should lead, made in the same style as the rest. For convenience, the area where the dining table will stand is better pave, while using the same materials as for arranging garden paths or combined with them. Often, stone, wood are used for these purposes, and also belongs to more budget options. In principle, you can sow everything with a lawn, only the dining table is a place of heavy traffic for a large number of people, so there is a big risk that it will soon be simply trampled. Grass cover can only be made in the barbecue area: in this case, plus everything, it will sometimes be possible to make picnics right on the lawn.

On large plots, you can organize spacious recreation areas that will be more comfortable and cozy if they divide into zones. Traditionally, there are two parts: food preparation and dining area. You can separate them with a hedge of grapes, ivy and coniferous climbing plants, or a pretty wicker, openwork metal, wooden, brick or even bamboo.

No. 5. Build or buy?

Perfect for occasional outings portable grill or barbecue Plus, it's inexpensive. The choice in stores of such designs is huge: there are both the simplest in terms of functions and appearance, as well as designer designs with extended functionality.

Stationary barbecue oven- a great option for those who spend a lot of time in their country house or suburban area and cannot imagine a summer vacation without barbecue. You can build a furnace both with the help of specialists and on your own - it all depends on the skills and complexity of the design. It is better to entrust a barbecue with a barbecue, a spit, a stove for a cauldron and other additional elements to professionals, and it is easy to lay out a U-shaped brick hearth with your own hands. This will require a minimum of effort, refractory and fireclay bricks,. The height of this design is 1 m, two grates are attached between the walls, parallel to each other: one for coals, the second for products.

At the end of the picnic season, it is better to cover the stationary stove, if it is not under a canopy, with a protective cover, and first pull out the grates so that they do not rust.

No. 6. Furniture for a barbecue area in the country

For her to be as resistant to negative weather factors as possible and had a small weight so that, if necessary, it can be easily hidden in the room. The most widespread in the arrangement of a recreation area in the country has acquired such furniture:

plastic. This is the most affordable option, characterized by great variety. On sale you can find plastic tables and chairs, stylized wood and other noble materials. Plastic is not afraid of moisture, has a small weight and is easy to clean. But under the direct rays of the sun, it quickly loses its original appearance, becomes covered with scratches during operation, and it is very difficult to call it durable;
forged furniture- ideal in terms of durability and aesthetics, looks great complete with soft bright pillows. Forged products are not afraid of the sun, they can be repainted, but the metal becomes hot in the sun, so it is better to use such furniture only under a canopy or in the evening. You will have to pay for durability - forged tables and chairs cost a lot, and the area under them must be paved, otherwise the metal legs will fall into the ground;
artificial rattan- one of the best options for garden furniture. Products made from it are light, pretty, do not get very hot in the sun, are not afraid of moisture and sunlight and are durable;
natural wood– an elite material with an excellent appearance, but requiring a lot of