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Is an Outdoor Kitchen a Good Investment?
Never waste a beautiful day indoors again. Instead, immerse yourself in an impeccable outdoorkitchen designed exactly to your needs. There you can rotate the juiciest steak on the piping hotgrill, spin pizzas in the outdoor oven, and enjoy the never-ending flow of your favorite beer ontap. Your outdoor kitchen will be your favorite place in the home, so to say they’re worth the investment would be an understatement.
5 Reasons to Own an Outdoor Kitchen
Expanded Household Living Space
Your backyard serves as an extension of your indoor space and is a complete entertainment station, ready to help you host guests at any moment. Serve amazing meals from your grill, pour wine from your wine cooler, and watch a movie on your outdoor TV. All the comforts of home can be brought outdoors. In fact, according to a 2023 study by the National Association of REALTORS®, 99% of customers want to stay at home more since completing the project.
New Backyard Entertaining Opportunities
Think of all the special occasions you’ll host with an outdoor kitchen. Evening socials and soirees are an excellent excuse to have over friends and family. You can even get the team together for a spectacular game day bash. The party possibilities are nearly endless.
Outdoor Kitchens Can Help Reduce Utility Bills
Stoves, ovens, and other large indoor cooking appliances increase the ambient temperature and make your kitchen hotter, which makes your air conditioning work harder and run longer to keep up. By bringing the cooking outside, you can enjoy the atmosphere without your range overheating your kitchen.
Spend More Time Outdoors
A little sunshine can do everyone some good. Enjoy the fresh air and breeze, get some quality family time out of the house without ever having to leave your home. REALTORS® found that since building their outdoor kitchen, 77% of homeowners have a greater sense of enjoyment at home and 64% say that they feel a sense of pride and accomplishment about their outdoor kitchen project. Build yourself a backyard retreat and you can escape there anytime you like.
Outdoor Kitchens Can Increase Your Home’s Resale Value
Investing in an outdoor kitchen can also increase your home’s resale value. According to the REALTORS® study, homeowners can recover 100% of the project’s value upon resale. Year after year, outdoor kitchens edge closer toward the “must-have” column of the new homeowner’s checklist. And why not? They offer plenty of perks. Depending on local laws, your kitchen can even add to your home’s square footage. Build it now, enjoy it now, sell it later! Or buy portable grill islands and take them with you when you move.What to Ask When Building an Outdoor Kitchen
What Should My Outdoor Kitchen Budget Be?
Figuring out the budget depends a lot on how it’ll be built. Factors like whether you’re building it yourself DIY-style or hiring a licensed contractor will affect the overall spend. Learn more by checking out our How Much Should an Outdoor Kitchen Cost article.
How Will I Be Using My Outdoor Kitchen?
Give some thought to what you plan to do with that outdoor kitchen. Hosting larger parties, like family reunions? Entertaining friends? Looking to have a complete outdoor retreat? These answers will help determine your project’s scope.
How Do I Choose a Design Aesthetic?
Whether you want the pastoral atmosphere of the Mediterranean cottage or the exotic passion of a Cuban cabana, an outdoor kitchen is a great opportunity to let your style shine. For some extra inspiration, check out our Outdoor Kitchen Ideas page.
How Often Will I Use My Outdoor Kitchen?
Plan to entertain often? How many guests do you expect to host on average? Are you aiming for the immediate family or are you planning to schedule a whole reunion? These basic questions should be answered as you begin planning your outdoor kitchen.
How to Make Your Outdoor Kitchen Last Year-Round
YYour backyard paradise isn’t just for summer. When winter creeps in, take time to prep your patio for colder weather. Outdoor heating solutions such as patio heaters, fire pits, outdoor fireplaces, and fire pit conversation sets offer year-round hosting value, plus the colder it gets, the better the payoff.
Fall Back on a Fire Pit
Fire pits are a great answer to crisp, cool autumn weather. They’re perfect for keeping warm on chilly nights, making gooey molten s’mores, and curling up with a loved one. When cold fronts settle in, don’t abandon your outdoor space. Consider squeezing in the glowing warmth of a fire pit. They offer fantastic customization for just about any aesthetic and, for those of you who really love to DIY, plenty of opportunity for a project to be proud of.
Patio Heaters Kill the Chill
Long nights and frosty air don’t mean it’s time to end the party. Instead, invest in a patio heater. When you can bathe your outdoor kitchen in calm infrared heat, there’s no need to stare longingly at your hard-earned investment from inside. If you’re worried about the aesthetics, we’ve got your covered. Our selection includes an assortment of freestanding designs, mounting styles, and fuel types for any backyard.
Raise the Bar with Spirited Refreshment
Why stop at just a grill when you can spring for a complete home bar? Bars are always in season and let you enjoy more hosting opportunities, trading out bar tabs for top-shelf bottles, and the best part is closing time runs on your time. With no last call, the party can keep going all night. Luckily, we carry bar centers, kitchen sinks and more for a complete setup.
Outdoor Kitchen Extras
Outdoor Dining & Seating Furniture
Nothing keeps the party going into the night like premium relaxation options. We offer luxury patio furniture for all your needs, and we mean it! Turn an open patio into excellent seating with outdoor bar height tables (don’t forget the bar stools!), deep seating conversational sets, or warm up with a fire pit set.
Outdoor TVs
Put a premium outdoor television in any gathering area, and you’ll transform it into the most popular area in the house. Outdoor-rated TVs are built tough and weatherproof to withstand rain, dust, snow, and sun all while providing a stellar 4K picture for maximum video quality.
Final Thoughts on Outdoor Kitchens
From potential utility savings and year-round enjoyment to the sheer breadth of hosting opportunities, there are boundless perks to building out the barbecue backyard of your dreams. So long as you have the budget and capability to afford the investment, we think that you’ll find a lot to love for years to come.
If you have any questions, give our experts a call at (877) 743-2269 to get help planning your perfect backyard. You should also check out our Free 3D Design Service (a $1,000 value) to get professional help planning your complete outdoor space.
