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6 built-in BBQ ideas for the outdoor barbecue lover

Perfect for entertaining in the backyard.
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Give your outdoor entertaining zone the wow factor with a built-in barbie, then welcome everyone around.

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Ready to redo your backyard for a big season of entertaining? You’ll need a barbecue to grill your snags, steaks and kebabs. Here are six ideas to get you inspired to create your own awesome outdoor area. Everyone will want an invite!

DIY built-in barbecue ideas

1. Brick barbecue

Brick barbecue
Fire me up!

Without a doubt, the barbie draws us all outside as the weather grows warmer. If your old warhorse is looking dusty and unloved – and many do! – give it a long-overdue makeover in readiness for barbecue season.

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Brick barbecue
It’s an Aussie icon, so give your old brick barbecue the TLC it deserves.

What a ripper idea – add a pizza oven as well as a barbie. You can add a gas pizza oven to your design – it’s super-easy to install. Then, use logs for decoration or store them for a fire pit or your indoor burner.

2. Barbecue bench

barbecue bench

When you’re entertaining, the barbecue is usually at the centre of the action. Now you can make your barbie a show stopper even when you haven’t got the crew around. This barbecue bench appears to float above the surrounding garden, creating a striking feature for your outdoor area.

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bbq bench

Define garden spaces with a vertical garden. You can hang it down the side of an existing pergola, as done here, or install new posts for a freestanding screen.

3. Deck barbecue

Perfect for entertaining in the backyard.

There is nothing like entertaining outdoors in our (usually) wonderful weather – and it’s all the more enjoyable when it’s in a space you have created yourself.

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4. Floating barbecue

Floating barbecue
Add some pottered herbs so they are in easy reach. That way, you will always have a fresh supply on hand.

Get the most from your backyard deck by transforming the space into a practical and inviting outdoor entertaining area with an easy-to-construct floating barbecue bench.

5. Alfresco cooking

Alfresco cooking

Install a kitchen to take outdoor living to a new level. With an outdoor barbecue you won’t have to grill your snags on a gas-bottle barbie. Alfresco cooking and dining has gone to the next level, with kitchen suppliers putting out new ranges all the time. In fact, why eat indoors?

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6. Palm Springs-style barbecue area

Palm Springs style barbecue area

Aim for laid-back, open-air alfresco spaces decorated with mid-century furniture for a Palm Springs vibe. A barbecue is a must-have and so is an outdoor fridge for seamless entertaining. Placing them in close proximity keeps the cook in the party and meals served hot off the grill. For the full Palm Springs-style makeover click here.

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