An open concept kitchen has been a theme indoors for a while now. A benefit of expanding your outdoor kitchen to a more open concept keeps you connected to fully interacting with your guest while enjoying time outside.
The integration of L-shaped outdoor kitchen areas is on the rise. These large islands provide an enormous amount of storage, prep, and cooking space. The additional seating around the island is also a plus for eating and serving food fresh off the grill.
The perfect outdoor kitchen should have an easy flow. You should be able to move about effortlessly without any blockages. The countertops should be non-porous, scratch, stain, UV, and chemical resistant, and have a long-lasting structure, and are pleasing to the eye.
The best benefit of creating your outdoor kitchen is the convenience of every amenity you would be within fingertips reach. Here are a few appliances and amenities that you can add to your kitchen to make it a complete oasis:
- faucet and sink
- built-in countertop side burners, flat top grill, and fryer
- outdoor pizza oven and countertop oven
- built-in countertop steam table
- pullout electric warming drawer
- refrigeration and ice-making appliances
- Built-in fireplace or pit
- Built-in fans with a misting component
- HD, 4K, or OLED TV’
You want to protect all of these new additions to your outdoor kitchen from the elements while you’re enjoying your space and when you’re not there too. Shadesol Alfresco is perfect for blocking out sunlight and UV rays, while Weatherwell Elite allows you to create a room with walls that gives you the option to let the elements into your space or block them out.
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Outdoor Kitchens and Cabinetry
Outdoor Kitchen Trends to Watch in 2021
Twin Eagles Grills
Archinect
