Looking at the pictures, I wouldn't be surprised if the builder is planning for an 18" kamado, just because that is what would fit in a standard depth cabinet and counter footprint. It is just too small, as FireMan and Attjack have said above. My personal choice would be the Primo XL, but the Primo Large is 18" deep and 24" wide. The XL is 21" deep and 27.5" wide.
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yeah flip the cook area so you're facing the view for all the reasons above. Think hard about prep area too. If you're going to have a fridge there and feel like you might cook out there regularly, not just when you're smoking, you want prep and storage.
What I'd do is noodle more on how you'll use it. Get drawings like this... then, BEFORE you start, have them put up some sawhorses and some plywood as a faux counter and mark out where things will be. Draw a circle for the cooker, for the griddle, etc. Stand there and imagine yourself prepping, etc. Does it feel right? Cool, then build.
Finally, I'd consider what would happen if you expand. Let's say you want a 2nd cooker. A bigger sink. etc.
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Only thing I can think of to add is depending on your latitude, which side of the house will it be on relative to evening sun. Think about where the sun is in the evening and weather you want it or don’t. It can be blazing hot in some places on the west side. Also decide on overhead protection from inclement weather.
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The first thing I thought of too is to swap the kamado with the fridge, you don’t want it in the corner. Looking forward to seeing this being built!
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Hey all, quick question - leaning more toward a gas grill and getting grill gates as suggested. my only concern was a grease catcher that would otherwise come on a built in. Any suggestions on that? Thanks everyone for your help, I’m waiting to hear from my builder if I can add a vent into my roof at this stage, otherwise cooking appliances are going to be off the wall and losing counter space.
all the input on this forum has been amazing, thanks again!
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