The backyard outdoor living experience is no longer a simple barbecue on the patio or deck. Manufacturers of outdoor appliances are now producing products to create complete outdoor kitchens.
The Home Improvement stores are getting in on the act by selling outdoor refrigerators and other components of an outdoor kitchen. People just enjoy cooking outside and with the variety of different products now available and more competition in the industry, they can cook anything they desire for a lot less.
Many homeowners are remodelling their patios into an outdoor entertaining space with a similar entertainment concept to a living room except now the chef can be a part of the party as people congregate around the outdoor kitchen.
Homeowners and designers are continuing to embrace transitional and outdoor living spaces like never before, and according to a recent Institute of Landscape Architect’s report, this category was the second most important outdoor design element of last year.
Naturally, gardens and landscaped spaces were the most popular area in the national survey (94.2% of landscape architects that specialize in residential design ranked the category as somewhat or very popular). However, outdoor living spaces (kitchens and entertainment spaces) came in a close second at 92%. This was nearly 20% higher than recreation spaces, a traditionally strong category. Next year it is expected to top the list.
The Outdoor Kitchen process starts with a good plan, it doesn’t matter what you build in regards to an outdoor kitchen, it will only ever be as good as the plan so hiring a professional to design your outdoor kitchen is a good idea.
A professional considers a much bigger picture that the average homeowner when it comes to outdoor kitchen design. From sun, prevailing winds, the best and most efficient use of space to the best type and sizes of appliance for your kitchen, all this professional wisdom and knowledge will make the finished product one that will give you years of enjoyment with no regrets.
