Outdoor Kitchen Series: Benefits of an Outdoor Kitchen
/Looking to install an outdoor kitchen or revamp your older outdoor kitchen? The Appliance Educator team is here for you with our new Outdoor Kitchen series. Be sure to follow our social media accounts to learn all you need to know about your outdoor kitchen needs. Our weekly series will feature the benefits of an outdoor kitchen, the best appliances for an outdoor kitchen, a style guide, and a DIY guide.
The Appliance Educator team is excited to bring the first Outdoor Kitchen Series blog to you! In our first blog, we’ll be discussing all the benefits of an outdoor kitchen and why you might consider either installing one or renovating your current one.
The Perfect Summer Addition
Having an outdoor kitchen is the perfect way to spend your time at home during summer and entertain all your friends and family! Who doesn’t love a good backyard BBQ during those warm summer evenings? You can host the best BBQs and cook the best food in your backyard by upgrading your standard grill to an executive outdoor kitchen that's equipped with all your cooking needs. We all love those outdoor BBQs or just being able to cook in your backyard and enjoy some family time, so why not make it as enjoyable as possible with your very own outdoor kitchen?
Increase In Property Value
Outdoor kitchens have a great return on your investment when compared with other outdoor projects. Outdoor kitchens are made with durable materials and should withstand many years, making them a lasting investment. Aside from having a great entertaining space for family and friends, it adds stunning appeal to your home. Having an awesome outdoor kitchen is a sure way to complete the design and functionality of your backyard while impressing your friends and family.
Extends the Living Areas of Your Home
Outdoor kitchens give you another space to entertain or simply spend time with your family. It'll be the ultimate spot for parties, family time, birthdays, and give many opportunities to create new memories.
You can also increase your kitchen space to make it fully functional. Adding in counters can provide more entertaining space to serve your guests, prep your food, and give space to socialize. You could even add in a sink, refrigerator, a spot for trash, and storage cabinets which will give you the most use out of your outdoor kitchen. Want to take it a step further? Add in some fun appliances such as a pizza oven or smoker to set your outdoor kitchen apart! Who doesn’t love a good pizza night?
Convenience
Having an outdoor kitchen allows you to entertain while cooking instead of making frequent trips back inside which means more time to spend with your friends and family - yay! It also keeps grease and smoke out of your house since the smells and smoke can disperse outside without additional ventilation.
During warmer months, cooking inside can increase the temperature of your home and cause you to turn the AC on. Instead, cook outside, enjoy time with friends while doing so, and keep the inside of your house nice and cool. You can save yourself time and money with an outdoor kitchen!
While there might be some hiccups when installing your outdoor kitchen, like all renovations, it will be so worth it when you get to provide a great entertainment space that will provide memories and add value for years to come. Whether you want a spot to entertain or just love hanging out in your backyard, an outdoor kitchen can be a great way to upgrade your backyard and provide the best home experience!
Have we convinced you on creating your own outdoor kitchen? If so, keep following along for the rest of our blog series to get the best advice on designing, outdoor appliances, and more! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for all the latest updates on our Outdoor Kitchen Series!