Outdoor Kitchen Design
Having outdoor kitchen has become very popular. Florida where it is summertime year round. Now backyards can be an extension of your home and a place for dining and entertaining around outdoor kitchen. Turning your space into a well-designed outdoor kitchen takes planning and a vision. To design your ideal outdoor kitchen, it needs to be functional. There should be proper space for a cooktop, grill or pizza oven and also additional areas for food prep — a sink, a mini fridge, and perhaps a bar area. Whether you choose a grill instead of a stove, or a wine chiller instead of a fridge, you have to choose your equipment. You might also want cabinet space for storage and outdoor cooking supplies.
Countertops
The same goes for countertops as well; for an outdoor kitchen, choose a natural stone that is weather resistant and resilient. In an outdoor environment, poor craftsmanship will depreciate swiftly. Quality should be the first priority over looks, but the stone for an outdoor kitchen can also be very pleasing to the eye. Porous stones, such as marble, may stain easily, so your best bet would be granite which is the toughest to weather the outdoor elements and also is less likely to stain and will not fade in the sun. Another great and sturdy choice is poured concrete countertops.
Cabinets
Cabinets also need to be heavy-duty; stainless steel cabinets are the most popular choice for outdoor kitchens because they are long lasting and won’t rot like wood.
Additional Things to Consider
For entertaining, maybe consider adding additional counter space for dining and barstools. For Florida’s unpredictable weather you should also plan for sufficient shelter from the sun, rain and other elements. Definitely make sure the patio area outside is slip resistant and choose flooring that is both attractive and durable.
Overall, an outdoor kitchen is a space that you and your family can enjoy for years and is a great investment to add value to your home. If you are in the Bonita Springs area, consider stopping by our showroom to meet us and get some ideas. We have a beautiful state of the art showroom with some amazing products on display. We look forward to meeting you and helping in your outdoor kitchen design project.