6 Budget Ideas for Decorating a Grill Zone

If you have a country house but haven't yet planned a grill zone, now is the time to fix this mistake. To create your own barbecue corner, you won't need too much space: a stylish and functional zone can be arranged even on a small area. Moreover, you can do it without harming your family budget! We've collected useful tips and inspiring ideas worth adopting.

Suspended Grill on Chains

An open-type zone for kebabs is a variant for those who aren't afraid of bad weather and don't want to set up a full-fledged pavilion. The grill is installed directly on the lawn or in the garden under open sky: first, the area is filled with soil and installed on a special stand. A suspended grill is convenient to fold up and store when not in use, and to avoid cluttering the territory when you're not cooking, you can use foldable chairs and tables: arrange them near the grill right during mealtime. This solution suits lovers of budget and simple rest zones.

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Buy a Ready-Made Grill and Create Atmosphere

If you don't want to make the grill yourself, it won't prevent creating a great barbecue zone. It's enough to go to a store, buy a ready-made grill, a set of garden furniture and not forget about an umbrella that will protect you from the sun's rays on hot days. This is what our heroine Marina did: she bought everything she needed at Auchan. She chose foldable tables and chairs — this kind of furniture is much more convenient. Marina preferred a wide grill because many guests will be coming for kebabs. Decorating the grill zone cost 30 thousand rubles.

Grill Zone from Fireproof Brick

This kind of construction can be made yourself: level and tile the area under the grill, and use fireproof brick as the base. The material comes in various shapes and handles high temperatures perfectly. If desired, you can plan additional work surfaces with countertops next to the grill: for example, for chopping vegetables and serving dishes. To make the zone as atmospheric as possible, chairs can be made from logs: don't forget to buy soft cushions for them.

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Tip INMYROOM: it's possible to plan a great grill zone without big expenses. To make sure the decor and garden setup don't cost a penny, buy products at trusted places: in Auchan you'll find everything you need at affordable prices. Own brand products — reliable helpers in creating your dream countryside house. The Garden Star line includes useful garden items, and textiles, dishes or cutting boards are offered in the Actuel collection.

Don't want to go to the store? No problem! You can order the necessary items online: now delicious kebabs are delivered straight to your home. But that's not all: the Auchan loyalty card will let you earn on purchases. The store returns 5% for purchases of branded items, and up to 70% for items marked with special price tags. Points can be used to pay up to 100% of the purchase: enjoy your garden season with benefits, spend cashback on groceries, home goods or gift points to family and friends.

During cooking, you can't do without a good cutting board. This is the perfect combination of quality and modern design at a reasonable price.

Buy Actuel Cutting Board for 629.99 rubles

Any marinade will taste much better if the spices are freshly ground: use a convenient mortar and pestle.

Buy Actuel Mortar and Pestle for 349.99 rubles

And to escape the sun, you can hide under a garden umbrella: install it in the barbecue zone and spend summer days comfortably.

Buy Garden Star Umbrella for 6990 rubles

Grill from Stone

And another idea for those who want to build grills by themselves — a stone construction. It doesn't require major financial investments, but the result will please you for many garden seasons. It's better to build a stone grill using natural stone with clay and sand. Calculate dimensions based on the volume of food consumed — remember about the length and number of skewers. A budget idea for space decoration is to place lounge chairs next to it, which can also be folded up and stored when the zone isn't in use.

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Grill from Gabions

Gabions are metal mesh structures filled with stones. They can be used not only as decoration in landscape design but also to make a grill. For the foundation, dig a small trench and pour it with concrete. On the site, you can place a comfortable sofa and low table, and tall plants in pots make great zone decor.

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Tandoor

Tandoors continue to gain popularity: you can cook not only the most delicious flatbreads but also juicy meat on the stove. Tandoors are buried in the ground or built as raised structures: in construction, stone blocks, clay ceramic or white fireproof brick are used. The tandoor is conveniently placed away from the food serving zone — it doesn't take up much space, so only a small table can be placed nearby as a working surface. The pavilion itself should be within walking distance: place a set of garden furniture there, don't forget decorative cushions and enjoy cozy evenings.

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Key Points to Consider:

• In ideal conditions, the barbecue zone should be under a roof: that way, rain or scorching sun won't bother you;
  
• To prevent smoke from entering the house, it's better to place the grill area further from living quarters;
  
• Grill near trees is a bad idea. Hot smoke dries leaves, creating fire hazards;
  
• It's better to pave the zone with stone, brick or tiles that don't fear sparks from fire.