Outdoor kitchens are not just for those who have homes where it’s warm all the time.
They’re also for homeowners in the Midwest, even if you think you’d rather not have an outdoor living space in the freezing cold winter. Just because it can get a little cold here in the winter doesn’t mean there are not three other seasons perfect for spending time in the great outdoors and extending your living space to include something more exciting. Outdoor living is such a huge and wonderfully popular part of life in many homes, and it’s not difficult to convince homeowners that they need one of their own. We love a good outdoor living space, particularly one with a kitchen. However, we also understand your hesitance to have one of your own without understanding just how easy it is to enjoy this space. It’s difficult for some to envision their own kitchen, and we have a few suggestions that might make yours just a bit more conducive to the kind of living you want at home.
3 things to consider:
Think of This Kitchen as One like Your Indoor Kitchen
One of the biggest mistakes many homeowners make when thinking about the type of outdoor living space and kitchen they want is forgetting that this space should have the same type of functionality as the one in your home. Your living space outside should be just as easy and friendly to use as the one inside. You’ll quickly realize you don’t enjoy using this space if it is NOT user-friendly. It should have a well-thought-out design and all the amenities that make a kitchen so easy to use; a sink, counter space, and a fridge in addition to a grill or stovetop.
A Fireplace Helps
If you can’t have a fireplace in your outdoor space, at least consider a built-in fire pit is something you might need. Our company is proficient at designing any type of heating space you might need in your outdoor living space. What makes outdoor living so much more enjoyable in the Midwest is the fact that you can sit outside all you want, but it’s more enjoyable when it’s warm. A fire area is going to give you the opportunity to curl up with a good book and a blanket, some marshmallows, and the entire family.
Think Low Maintenance
Don’t make the mistake of thinking that you have to have fussy materials in your outdoor kitchen. It’s important to remember that this living space is one that will spend a great deal of time exposed to the elements, unlike your indoor materials. You might love your countertops inside, but the material might not be as withstanding of the elements to which it is exposed when outside. You’ll want to research what’s best for outdoor use and go that route. Keep in mind, however, that just because you might not be able to use the same materials inside as you do outside does not mean you cannot choose an outdoor living space that is just as spectacular.
