Top 5 Reasons You Should Have an Outdoor Kitchen

Within the last few weeks, we have had a glimpse at some great, warm weather in our area. As the weather gets warmer, you want to have a comfortable space outside to enjoy the wonderful weather. An outdoor kitchen is the perfect solution! Here is a list of reasons that you should build an outdoor kitchen space this season.
 

1. Entertaining: An outdoor kitchen is the perfect place for entertaining your friends and family. It can create a focal point in the backyard for your guests to gather round. There’s more space than an average indoor kitchen so it gives everyone a chance to hang around each other while cooking and spending time together.
2. Utilize Your Space: Many people have unused spaces in their backyards. If you have empty space, you could be utilizing that for an outdoor kitchen. It creates an extension of your home!
3. Keep Food Smells Outdoors: Grill, smoke, fry, it doesn’t matter! No matter what you cook, all of the smells stay outside, out of your house, indoor furniture, and clothes.
4. Lower Your Energy Bills: When you’re cooking, especially when entertaining many guests, your kitchen appliances are heating up your home and causing your air conditioner to work extra hard. Not to mention, if you only have a grill outside, you’re walking in and out, opening and closing the door while preparing food. With an outdoor kitchen everything is all in one place and there's no reason for going in and out.
5. Increases the Value of Your Home: While outdoor kitchens are great for you now, they are also great for your future. If you ever decide to sell your home, having an outdoor kitchen will increase the value of your home.

 
Your outdoor kitchen can be as intricate, or as simple as you would like it to be. There are so many different elements that you can include such as: grill, smoker, stove, pizza oven, refrigerator/freezer, fire pit, cabinets for storage, and more.
 
We can help you plan the outdoor kitchen you’ve been dreaming of. Let us come take a look at your space and create an oasis in your backyard!

By: Hannah Raines
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