Send us a textEP 53: Building the Perfect Outdoor Kitchen: Tips from a Florida ExpertBuilding the perfect outdoor kitchen in Florida starts with the right plan. ☀️🔥 From poolside grilling to full-scale luxury backyard builds, this episode is your step-by-step guide to designing the perfect outdoor kitchen.Join Host Adam Kayce on the Home Design Podcast as he talks with Manny Rivera, President of My Luxury Outdoors, about the must-know tips for designing and building an outdoor kitchen in Florida's unique climate.In this episode, we explore:• Outdoor kitchen layout and location planning• Dealing with sun, wind & weather conditions• Best materials for Florida (powder-coated steel, weatherproof wood, and more)• Appliance options (grills, pizza ovens, icemakers & more)• Permits, HOA considerations & contractor red flags• 2025 outdoor kitchen trends you need to knowWhether you're a Florida homeowner or a builder looking to stay ahead of the latest outdoor living trends, this episode is your guide to building an outdoor kitchen that’s as durable as it is beautiful.🎧 WATCH the Home Design Podcast:📲 Learn more at myluxuryoutdoors.com or follow @myluxuryoutdoors Enjoy Episode 53 of the Home Design Podcast!For more home inspiration, visit homeshows.com and follow @FLHomeShows 0:00 Intro 2:00 Who is Manny Rivera 3:00 How COVID changed the way people value outdoor spaces 3:29 First things to consider when designing an outdoor kitchen 5:20 Ideal placement: Where should your outdoor kitchen go? 6:39 Planning around sun, wind, and the elements 8:30 HOA and permitting: What you need to know 10:00 How materials for outdoor kitchens have evolved 12:00 Educating homeowners on materials and maintenance 15:35 Custom kitchens vs. pre-fab: Why custom matters 17:00 New weather-resistant wood options with 25-year warranties 20:00 Understanding metal grades: What makes some more premium 24:00 Pizza ovens 26:05 Cooking types: Gas, charcoal, or pellets? 30:00 Add-on structures for extended functionality 31:45 Must-have outdoor kitchen appliances: Fridges, ice makers & more 33:50 Ventilation essentials for safe outdoor cooking 38:00 Starting price ranges for custom outdoor kitchens 40:00 Countertops: Best surfaces for the outdoors 43:30 Finish matters: Leathered or Polished 45:20 Innovative ways manufacturers are cutting stone 46:20 Maintenance tips for long-term durability 48:50 Standard warranties and what they cover 51:35 Key questions to ask when hiring a builder 54:55 Top outdoor kitchen trend right now 56:25 Entertainment features: TVs, speakers, and more 57:25 The future of outdoor living 58:35 What is powder coating and why it matters 59:35 Manny’s idea of the perfect outdoor kitchen 1:00:24 Ideal grill size for most homes 1:01:25 Manny’s most memorable project 1:03:25 How the Home Show has helped My Luxury Outdoors 1:06:28 Final thoughts 1:07:09 How to contact My LuThe Home Design and Remodeling Show is recognized to be the largest Home Show in Florida and most trusted platform for homeowners, interior designers, architects, builders, realtors, and all industry trendsetters by experiencing our website, Home Design Magazine, Shop The Pros online resource, Home Show Media's video content, and one of our EXPOS at one of three locations including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach.

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