Modular outdoor kitchen components and methods of providing modular outdoor kitchen components
Modular outdoor kitchen components and methods of providing modular outdoor kitchen components are described herein. The modular outdoor kitchen components include a monolithic base having: a first end; a second end opposed to the first end, the second end being configured to receive a top member thereon; and at least four walls extending between the first end and the second end. Each of the at least four walls have an interior face and an exterior face. The interior faces co-operate to define an interior cavity of the monolithic base. At least one wall of the at least four walls have an opening therein, the opening being configured to receive a first insertable component. The first insertable component extends inwardly from the opening into the cavity of the monolithic base.
1 . A modular outdoor kitchen component comprising:
a monolithic base having:
a first end configured to receive a top member;
a second end opposed to the first end; and
at least four walls extending between the first end and the second end, each of the at least four walls having an interior face and an exterior face, the interior faces co-operating to define an interior cavity of the monolithic base, at least one wall of the at least four walls having a first opening therein, the first opening being configured to receive a first insertable component, the first insertable component extending inwardly from the first opening into the cavity of the monolithic base, another one of the at least four walls having a second opening, the second opening being opposed to the first opening to receive and support a portion of the first insertable component when the first insertable component is extending inwardly from the first opening into the cavity of the monolithic base.
2 . The modular outdoor kitchen component of claim 1 , wherein the first insertable component is a refrigerator, a cabinet, a set of one or more drawers, a basin, or a sink.
3 . The modular outdoor kitchen according to claim 1 , wherein the first insertable component is a storage compartment.
4 . The modular outdoor kitchen component of claim 1 , wherein one or more of the exterior faces of the monolithic base is configured to resemble brick, stone, stucco, tile, or wood or to otherwise have a pattern thereon.
5 . The modular outdoor kitchen component of claim 1 , wherein the second end of the monolithic base is configured to receive one or more wheels.
6 . The modular outdoor kitchen component of claim 1 , wherein the monolithic base is made of concrete.
7 . The modular outdoor kitchen component of claim 1 further comprising the first insertable component, the first insertable component configured to rest on a lower edge of the first opening when the first insertable component is extending inwardly from the first opening into the cavity of the monolithic base.
8 . A method of providing a modular outdoor kitchen component, the method comprising:
providing a lower support member of a form, the lower support member having a plurality of female members of coupling members extending upwardly therefrom;
positioning an outer frame on the lower support member of the form, the outer frame comprising a plurality of outer wall members removably coupled together;
positioning an inner frame on the lower support member of the form to form a cavity between an outer surface of the inner frame and an inner surface of the outer frame, the inner frame comprising a plurality of inner wall members removably coupled together, each said female member of the coupling members being positioned within the cavity between the outer surface of the inner frame and the inner surface of the outer frame;
providing a monolithic base by inserting a material into the cavity and allowing the material to harden;
removing the outer wall members of the outer frame from the monolithic base;
removing the inner wall members of the inner frame from the monolithic base; and
inserting an insertable component into an opening formed in a wall of the monolithic base.
9 . The method of claim 8 , wherein at least one of the inner wall members of the inner frame includes a first protruding portion, the first protruding portion extending inwardly from the outer surface of the at least one inner wall member a distance equal to a width of the cavity between an outer surface of the inner frame and an inner surface of the outer frame to form the opening.
10 . The method of claim 9 , wherein at least one other inner wall member of the inner wall members includes a second protruding portion, the second protruding portion extending inwardly from the outer surface of the at least one other inner wall member a distance less than the width of the cavity between an outer surface of the inner frame and an inner surface of the outer frame to form a recessed portion of the monolithic base, the recessed portion being opposed to the opening.
11 . The method of claim 8 , wherein the lower support member includes a protruding portion sized and shaped to guide the positioning of the inner frame on the lower support member.
12 . The method of claim 8 further comprising, before providing the lower support member of the form, attaching each said female member to the lower support member of the form.
13 . A modular outdoor kitchen component comprising:
a monolithic base having:
a first end;
a second end opposed to the first end and configured to receive a top member; and
at least four walls extending between the first end and the second end, each of the at least four walls having an interior face and an exterior face, the interior faces co-operating to define an interior cavity of the monolithic base, at least one wall of the at least four walls having a first opening therein, the first opening being configured to receive a first insertable component, the first insertable component extending inwardly from the first opening into the cavity of the monolithic base, another one of the at least four walls of the monolithic base having a recessed portion, the recessed portion being opposed to the first opening to receive and support a portion of the first insertable component when the first insertable component is extending inwardly from the first opening into the cavity of the monolithic base.
14 . The modular outdoor kitchen component of claim 13 , wherein the insertable component is a refrigerator, a cabinet, a set of one or more drawers, a basin, or a sink.
15 . The modular outdoor kitchen component according to claim 13 , wherein the insertable component is a storage compartment.
16 . The modular outdoor kitchen component according to claim 13 , wherein one or more of the exterior faces of the monolithic base is configured to resemble brick, stone, stucco, tile, or wood or to otherwise have a pattern thereon.
17 . The modular outdoor kitchen component of claim 13 , wherein the second end of the monolithic base is configured to receive one or more wheels.
18 . The modular outdoor kitchen component of claim 13 , wherein the monolithic base is made of concrete.
19 . The modular outdoor kitchen component of claim 13 further comprising the insertable component, the insertable component configured to rest on a lower edge of the first opening when the insertable component is extending inwardly from the first opening into the cavity of the monolithic base.
20 . The modular outdoor kitchen component of claim 13 , wherein the recessed portion is shaped to conform to a shape of the first insertable component.