Adding an Outdoor Kitchen
It’s summertime, and everyone wants to spend more time outdoors. And you’re thinking of adding an Outdoor Kitchen and no more running back and forth from the house kitchen to the grill area with food dishes, pots, and trays of food. You want it all there at your fingertips. Also, by adding an outdoor kitchen, you can expect a return on your investment of 67%-72% of the cost at selling time. An Outdoor kitchen is the hottest trend in exterior design.
Placement near the home is critical
Where you place your Outdoor Kitchen is Important
The placement of your outdoor kitchen is a significant consideration when planning its location:
Something to keep in mind is the distance from the house. You don’t want it so far away that bringing food out there becomes a pain in the neck.
Keep in mind the wind flow in the area you wish your new outdoor kitchen because of the smoke and food smells.
And the sun’s direction in the late afternoon.
What time of day will you most likely be entertaining? Your location will depend on whether you may want the sun on you and your guest late in the day.
Outdoor Kitchen with Fire Pit
The Essentials
Your outdoor living space can be very customizable. Therefore, the key elements to consider are the grill, refrigeration, and storage. However, some overlooked essentials would be a second ice maker on the guest’s side of the bar area for easy drinks—clean, dry storage for dishes, flatware, and glasses. Also, a sink and dishwasher would make the entertaining time easy with everything in one place. Lastly, please think about the proper ventilation for the grill smoke. When designing the grill area, keep safety in mind, and have a ventilation system several inches larger than the grill.
Dishwasher
Some of the Design Trends
When You’re Thinking of Adding an Outdoor Kitchen, these are the design trends for your new outdoor space that are popular, including the following:
Mixing materials in the design, i.e., brick, stone, stainless steel
Side burners in the grill area
Warming drawer
Towel warming drawer
Lighting
Fireplaces and fire pits
Comfortable Furniture
Pizza Ovens
Working with a design professional will take the guesswork of choosing the right furniture and finishes for your outdoor project. Award-winning Interior Designer Sandra Asdourian is known for clean, open, textured designs. Specializing in Biophilic Coastal Contemporary Designs. Sandra believes the meaning of luxury is comfort. When your home feels comfortable, it affects your mood and your health.
