Outdoor kitchens are a beautiful addition to your patio that you can use all year long. Great patio designs aren’t just for the summer. Here are some great ways to design an outdoor kitchen, especially for this season. Most suggestions have to do with guarding against the elements and taking advantage of cool weather.
Kitchen Island with Seating
For some, the barbeque is the domain of the patio; however, the design trend today is extended towards a place for comfortable socializing. Now that the weather has cooled down, it’s easier to spend more time outside. A kitchen island with seating allows you to both cook and eat there. If you have a large number of guests over, you may not have enough room with a simple patio furniture set. Adding bar stools to a kitchen island instantly creates more space for guests to sit.
Multipurpose Kitchen
The days of the simple wheel-in barbeque are out! People not only want their barbeques permanently installed on their patio, but they also want the entire kitchen along with it. Install a kitchenette with a sink, so you can both prepare and cook outdoors. This means you can socialize with your guests while you cook (which can be difficult indoors with some home layouts), and possibly involve them with the entire process from the prepping to the grilling. Install discount cabinets in your outdoor kitchen to save more money for appliances.
Weather-Resistant Cabinets
If your kitchen is outdoors, it has a far higher chance of rusting from rain or moist ocean air. Stainless steel is a top choice for outdoor cabinets and appliances because it doesn’t rust. You can finish unfinished cabinets made of wood as well. Top wood species for outdoor cabinets include white oak, cypress, teak, and longleaf pine. It’s easier to finish unfinished cabinets in a ready-to-assemble format and then put the cabinets together later.
Open-Air Patio Structures
Keep the rain off your guests while still enjoying the outdoors. These structures are akin to gazebos and keep your potentially expensive cabinets dry. If it is located close to the back door, you can extend the patio awning of your home and cover your kitchen from rainfall. It is also possible to add screening for extra protection against bugs while allowing for airflow.
What other outdoor design ideas do you have for your patio?
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