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Improve Property Value and Enhance your Lifestyle with an Outdoor Kitchen

There are many improvements that can add value to a property and incorporating an outdoor kitchen is one such improvement and also want that enhances your lifestyle.

25/05/2023

 

 

 

 

With our love of the outdoors and being able to spend time with family and friends in our own gardens, incorporating an outdoor kitchen into our lifestyles will not only add value to a property but will also enhance your lifestyle and allow you to spend more time outdoors all year round. Take a look at some amazing outdoor kitchen ideas as suggested by Keyrenter, a Norman property management. that will inspire you to start planning for your own outdoor kitchen. And now is the perfect time to get stuck into any outdoor work that needs to be done before spring arrives again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What comprises an outdoor kitchen?

An outdoor kitchen is simply a way to incorporate the indoors and outdoors of any home by the addition of an extra cooking area that enhances outdoor entertainment or lifestyle for those that love to have family and friends around for dining al fresco. There are no guidelines as to what an outdoor kitchen has to include but the addition of amenities that will make outdoor entertaining easier is a must-have, especially if the outdoor area is not situated close to the kitchen.

 

 

 

An outdoor kitchen can be nothing more than a built-in or freestanding area that incorporates a stove, grill or braai for cooking, a countertop for sitting at or for using as a prep area or it can be a luxury addition that has all the bells and whistles from outdoor cooking, prepping, storing and serving drinks. The final decision is yours to make whether you want plain and simple or designer look.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How to design an outdoor kitchen

If you have decided to add an outdoor kitchen to your outdoors, gather as much information as possible on options you can use for the construction and finishing of the project, Take a visit to Builders or your local hardware / building supply store to check out local materials and their cost and how these can be used to design an outdoor kitchen that meets your needs and wants,

 

 

 

The budget

Before any planning can take place, you need to determine how much you can afford. If you don't have sufficient funds to take the project to completion, look at how it can be done in stages to allow you to secure enough funds for each stage.

 

 

 

 

Don't forget to take into consideration the installation of lighting or accessories such as ceiling fans or power outlets as well as water supply so that these can be integrated into the design plan.

 

 

 

 

The location

First and foremost, you need to select an area to set up the outdoor kitchen. While it should preferably be close to the indoor kitchen, that isn't absolutely necessary, but do give the area some consideration since the house will open onto this area and you not only want a seamless flow between the two spaces but also an open walkway if people need to enter the house to use the kitchen or bathroom.

 

 

 

 

When designing your outdoor kitchen, remember to include items such as the type of flooring and the form of roof covering,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The structure

The next point is to determine the structure to house the outdoor kitchen, for example, can it be built to incorporate a wall of the existing property or will it have to be freestanding? There are plenty of factors to take into consideration during the design process such as, will it need to be close to water or electrical supply as both will be essential if the outdoor kitchen will have a prep area or the need for power outlets or lighting. Will the outdoor kitchen require roofing or some form of covering? Try to think of everything in combination with the location so that nothing gets overlooked.

 

 

 

 

Although it may not be possible, the best location for an outdoor kitchen is as close as possible to the indoor kitchen.

 

 

 

The essential components

If you are building an outdoor kitchen the least appliances you will need will include a braai or grill and perhaps even an oven. Then there are additional extras such as a small bar or wine fridge, a sink for food preparation and storage for essential items. If the outdoor is not in a covered area, select appliances that can withstand the elements such as stainless steel like the BA-AHD-SS BBQ Access Doors, aluminium, metal or hardwood.

 

 

 

 

Any appliances for an outdoor kitchen should be of stainless steel design and suitable for use outdoor - out in the open or under cover.

 

 

 

 

The finishing touches

Once construction is finished it is time to add personal finishing touches. No doubt you will need a seating arrangement or dining table and chairs, a wall-mounted-TV, and perhaps even a fire pit of built-in fireplace. These items will coordinate with any indoor decoration so as to tie indoors and outdoors together. Select wisely keeping in mind that although covered any furniture and fittings are designed for outdoor use.

 

 

 

 

Design an outdoor kitchen that complements the style of the property and then decorate the area as you would any other living space.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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