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The Advantages of Outdoor Kitchens
Pine Brook Landscaping Staff • Aug 07, 2019
Why You Should Consider An Outdoor Kitchen
Today, outdoor cooking has become a very popular trend in the United States. Homeowners are learning about the joys of using an outdoor kitchen in their own backyards. Have you considered the benefits of adding a patio kitchen to your home? Whether you’re building a new house, or simply making better use of the space you have, creating a place to cook outdoors could be a good investment to make. Here are seven advantages of outdoor kitchens to consider:
- Great for Entertaining - A top benefit of having an outdoor kitchen is that they’re perfect spaces for entertaining. When food is grilled out on the patio, guests can gather around and socialize as dinner is being prepared. You can increase the comfort for your party guests by adding outdoor furnishings, patio heaters, strings of lights and some music.
- Increase Value of Your Home - Because of the popularity of this home improvement, remodelers earn a high rate of return on their financial investment. When you have a functional outdoor kitchen, you have an investment you can use and enjoy for many years to come.
- Save on Utility Bills - When grilling outside during the summer, you’ll reduce energy consumption. When you bake, fry, roast and broil foods inside, the temperature in your house rises. So when you cook outdoors, your AC won’t have to work overtime to keep your house cool.
- Keep Smells Outside - Some foods smell delicious while they’re cooking, while others are less desirable. When you cook especially odiferous foods such as fish or deep-fried items, those aromas can linger for days. When you prepare the same menu items outside, your house stays fresh smelling.
- Expand Your Living Space - No need to add on a room with walls and a roof - simply incorporate the space you already have on your back porch. In your outdoor cooking area, you and your family members can celebrate birthdays, holidays, or just enjoy the great outdoors.
- Improve the Taste with Healthier Food - Not only does grilling enhance the taste of food, this cooking technique is better for your waistline, as well. Because fat drips off of meats when they’re grilled, the end result will be healthier and contain few calories from fat.
- Save Money on Restaurant Meals - When you have your own outdoor kitchen and dining area in your backyard, why would you want to go out to a restaurant to eat? Eating out at restaurants can drain your bank account pretty quickly. Every time you opt to dine at home rather than go out for a night on the town, you keep dollars in your wallet.
Design Concepts
You’ll need to give some thought to the design of your outdoor kitchen. For example, ventilation is important, so pay attention to the space above and below your grill. You want the smoke to blow away from your cooking area. Your outdoor kitchen needs to be well-built so it can withstand any wear and tear from the environment and to maintain its life span. Some additions to contemplate when planning your design are:
- Built-in or Portable Grill
- Countertop Materials
- Built-in Cabinets for Storage
- Electricity for Lighting, Speakers, Refrigerator
- Running Water for Sink
- Flooring / Hardscaping Materials
The benefits of an outdoor kitchen are many, ranging from escaping the heat in the kitchen on hot, humid days to hosting fun parties outdoors for family and friends. Plus, no mess inside. In fact, an outdoor kitchen may even make your home the happening destination, while encouraging more socialization within your family and keeping summer energy bills down. And if you ever decide to sell your home and move to a new location, your outdoor cooking space will be a sought-after selling feature.
Trouble Deciding? PINE BROOK LANDSCAPING Can Help!
Once you have your outdoor kitchen up and running, you’ll wonder how you ever managed without it. PINE BROOK has the expertise to provide you with a custom outdoor living space that looks great and is strong enough to withstand the weather extremes Pennsylvania can experience. By using the finest materials on the market and with a knowledgeable background in hardscape installation, you’ll be more than pleased with your new outdoor kitchen! Click to contact Pine Brook Landscaping online or call 267-718-1771 and we will be in touch with you soon!
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