Re: Outdoor kitchen using Kaboodle cabin...

meganp83

We transformed an empty outdoor space into a stunning DIY alfresco kitchen using Bunnings Kaboodle cabinetry and Prempanel timber-look wall panels. The design includes a built-in bar fridge, sleek DIY tiled benchtop, and stainless steel BBQ, perfect for entertaining. Warm feature lighting and vertical timber slats create a modern, cozy atmosphere. This project was a hands-on challenge but incredibly rewarding — we now have the ultimate outdoor area to relax with family and friends, thanks to Bunnings!

Materials

Kaboodle base cabinets & doors in Antique White - https://www.bunnings.com.au/kaboodle-600mm-white-base-cabinet_p2662611

Prempanel acoustic panel in Walnut - https://www.bunnings.com.au/prempanel-2700-x-600-x-21mm-walnut-timber-acoustic-panel_p0455960

Duratile 600x600 ivory travertine tile (for benchtop) - https://www.bunnings.com.au/duratile-60-x-60cm-1-08m-travertine-ivory-porcelain-floor-and-wall-tile-...

Matador bar fridge - https://www.bunnings.com.au/matador-dark-stainless-steel-bar-fridge-double-door_p0634877

Arlec slimline light - https://www.bunnings.com.au/arlec-medium-doppia-led-cct-slim-line-wall-light_p0495274

Tools

Steps

Step 1

Build wall frame

Step 2

Add wall wrap

Step 3

Colourbond sheeting

Step 4

Run electrical wiring before cement sheeting the wall

Step 5

Attach Prempanel

Step 6

Build Kaboodle cabinets and attach to wall ace

Step 7

Glue and screw 2x marine ply panels together to make benchtop. This was then then tiled and grouted.

Step 8

Electrical fit off done by electrician

Step 9

Mounted TV on wall

JacobZ

Hi @meganp83,

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is fantastic to have you with us.

This is an absolutely stunning outdoor kitchen. The vertical batten panels look fantastic with the feature lighting.

This looks like a fantastic place for a BBQ and to watch the footy on a Friday night. I'm sure it will play a part in many wonderful times spent with family and friends.

Thank you for sharing and congratulations on a job well done.

Jacob

Girlfromgoldie1

Such a great project! can i ask where the bbq is from?

meganp83

Hi, the bbq is from BBQs Galore - it’s the deluxe 6 burner beefmaster.

Jacqueline23

Congratulations. This is stunning and such a great use of space. Can I ask if you added anything to the cabinets to assist keep them more weatherproof?

EricL

Hello @Jacqueline23

Let me tag @meganp83 to make them aware of your kind words and questions. It would be interesting to find out if they used any other materials for waterproofing.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

meganp83

Hi Jacqueline, the area is pretty sheltered from the weather, I did use a weather shield primer and sealer on any exposed areas of mdf/chipboard just to prevent possible moisture, we’ve also used a clear wet area silicone between the concrete slab and base cupboards/kickboards.

EricL

Hello @meganp83

Thank you for sharing those extra details about your outdoor kitchen. Let me tag @Jacqueline23 to make them aware of the information you've provided.