Extraordinary Remodels: The Outdoor Kitchen

From Jennifer on August 26th, 2009 in Kitchen Remodel

Do you hate hosting soirees? Ever feel like you’re trapped in the kitchen, longing to be mingling and relaxing with your guests? We’ve found your happy medium: the outdoor kitchen. Today, designers build eco-friendly, neutral-toned outdoor kitchens that curve sensuously around your landscaping. It’s a harmonious blend of the indoors & outdoors – because you deserve an open area for being the life of the party and not just the caterer. Everything you need for entertainment, meal prep, cooking and serving is right there with you.

Photo Credit: Pure Contemporary

The outdoor kitchen is a great place to go green. Nearly everything in the open space can be planned with natural materials.

Modern designs incorporate:

A great deal of stone masonry to shape the outdoor chamber
Beams and trellises for creating shade and hanging twinkle lights
Elegant nighttime lighting
Fireplace for atmosphere (and hopefully s’mores)
All the appliances you’ll need for preparing a feast
Plenty of storage space for keeping useful items on hand

The outdoor kitchen eating nook is spacious but cozy, rugged but charming, and still very stylish and comfortable. The appliances are typically stainless steel, which can easily withstand the elements without rusting or rotting.

Heighten the Soiree Experience

New technology = pure awesome. The sky’s the limit for your entertainment components. Imagine casually reaching over from your lush outdoor recliner to pump up the volume on the outdoor stereo-audio or home theater system (or if you ever want me to come over, the potency of the drink mixing station).

Quick CalFinder poll: What’s your #1 all-time favorite party song? And you can’t say YMCA.

3 Responses to “Extraordinary Remodels: The Outdoor Kitchen”

Home for…35? Behemoth Jersey Shore Beach House Remodel | Local Remodeling Says:

May 28th, 2010 at 9:59 am

[...] next phase was geared more towards the outdoors: a pool and patio renovation, the addition of an outdoor kitchen, and even a pool house. The whole clan was given a prime spot to exercise, relax, and of course, [...]

6 Creative Kitchens | Calfinder Remodeling Blog Says:

June 11th, 2010 at 10:15 am

[...] Outdoor kitchens are cool. However, this kitchen from the Electrolux design team is even cooler than outdoor kitchens normally are. Featuring state-of-the-art cooking gear, plus a few organic plants here and there for good measure, the kitchen combines delicious curves with sustainable green design. We are particularly fond of the built-in herb garden. [...]

September 15th, 2010 at 10:50 am

[...] is very versatile for both indoor and outdoor applications. So, if you’re thinking about building an outdoor summer kitchen, surfacing with concrete is a great choice. In terms of look, a lot of people really go for the [...]

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Jennifer Heyns
I must admit that when my husband dragged me into the world of construction 15 years ago, I did not go quietly. The phrase "kicking and screaming" is probably what comes to his mind. But I’ve learned a lot through my experience with his company - from the planning and work required to design and build a house to the ideas and sweat equity that go into remodeling, expanding, and decorating a home. On my way to finding my passion for writing, I even enjoyed a short career as a kitchen and bathroom designer. I soon found house, home and construction-type publications seeking me out, thrilled at having found someone who knows about the topic matter from firsthand experience and who just so happens to be able to write a decent article. My life isn’t all about writing, though. I have two sons, 10 and 12, and those boys (husband and dog included) just don’t raise themselves. We spend a leisurely life in the countryside, enjoying the fresh air, growing gardens (mostly for the sake of the deer), and watching the wildlife who share our property (and not just deer - owls, foxes, groundhogs, chipmunks and hummingbirds, too). For several years I've been successfully finding new ways to acquire quality, affordable healthcare for my family without an HMO. My first book, Bargaining for Our Lives is available now - see more about it (and me) at www.JenniferHeyns.com. On a good day I find time to say hello to all my followers on twitter, or to post a blog (my way of thwarting therapy appointments) at www.JenniferHeyns.blogspot.com. On a great day, though, I also get to bake, knit or make crafts - after the boys are asleep and the laundry and dishes are done, of course.

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