Hearthside

Outdoor kitchens are nothing new. People in the Mediterranean have used them for more than a thousand years. Today everyone is catching on to the benefits of cooking outdoors. Many people’s dream homes now include outdoor kitchens. This growing trend in cooking and entertaining is taking over patios all around the world.

About Outdoor Kitchens

Outdoor kitchens are fully functional, semi-portable cooking spaces that allow the chef in your family to cook all your meals outdoors without running back and forth to the kitchen.  They usually include a grill island, cabinets, and eating space. Many outdoor kitchens also include a small refrigerator and sink, and some may include a bar for seating. Cost can run from $3,000 for a basic kitchen to $30,000 for a complete outdoor dream.

Your outdoor kitchen can be as simple as a fancy grill or more intricate, including multiple cooking areas, cabinets for storage and a complete living space with an outdoor bar and ice machine. Incorporating a fire pit or fire-powered stove can also be a great addition for people who like pizza and homemade bread.

Deciding on an Outdoor Kitchen

Outdoor kitchens are more expensive than just buying a regular grill. If you are considering turning your patio into an outdoor extension of your house, ask yourself:

• How often do I grill?
• What do I cook on my grill?
• Do I love to cook?
• Do I like to entertain?
• Do we spend a lot of time outdoors?
• Would I like to be able to cook more elaborate dishes and sides?
• What is my budget and how do I want to spend it?

After reviewing your answers, if you find you love to cook outdoors, this dream kitchen may be a great option for your home.

Benefits

There are numerous benefits to having an outdoor kitchen.

• Cooking outdoors in the summer can keep your air conditioning bill down. Cooking emits heat which warms the home.
• It keeps both the mess and clean-up outdoors.
• You can begin cooking gourmet meals with a grill flair!
• All your cooking is done in the same space.

Danver Outdoor Kitchen Cabinets

Hearthside has brought on the Danver Outdoor Kitchen Cabinet line of Stainless Steel Cabinets.

• Quick Assembly
• Fully Customizable w/ Hundreds of Sizes
• Optional Wood Grain powder coat finishes
• Quickly Assembled on Site

Download the Danver Design Library.  You can then create your own layout and email to us for a quote.