29 Oct Reinvent your garden (or your terrace) with an outdoor kitchen
Building a kitchen outside the home not only brings a certain exclusivity to your home, but it is very functional to enjoy outdoors when the weather is good. Likewise, it will add charm to your porch and make it the ideal space to enjoy with your family and friends. Therefore, for it to be a unique, comfortable and functional space, it must be conditioned in the best possible way, also providing design and style.
Below, we tell you everything you need to know to create a great outdoor kitchen. Don't forget that incorporating a kitchen into your garden is a totally valid decoration option , which will bring great peculiarity to your home.
Outdoor kitchens: trends and styles
Having a trendy outdoor kitchen is possible, you just have to choose the style that best suits you and unify it with the rest of the home and the environment. Some style options for ideal outdoor kitchens are the following:
- Classic style . These types of kitchens use white or wood, also taking into account that lighting can help provide the peace and tranquility necessary in this space. In addition, ceramics and marble are often used, also combined with concrete or stone.
- Model and simple. They stand out for using the color white and the importance of lighting. Look for simplicity with natural materials such as wood, elements such as plants and use rectangular shapes.
- Paperback . It mainly uses bricks and tiles. In addition, the use of earth colors with green tones provided by plants is common.
- Stone, iron and wood. You will undoubtedly achieve an innovative design, combining rustic and modern.
- Exotic or tropical. It must have a garden nearby with lots of vegetation, thus building this environment.
What can't be missed: outdoor kitchens with barbecues
In this type of kitchen there is something that can never be missing: a barbecue. The ideal is brick, although it can also be coal, gas or electric. A barbecue will allow you to gather your family and friends in a totally cozy atmosphere. This will also provide you with a lot of convenience for cooking, allowing you to easily enjoy a quality meal.
Outdoor kitchens on terraces
Building a new outdoor kitchen on the terrace is an option to consider; It will add functionality and comfort to this space. Likewise, you will be able to give a touch of modernity to your home. You just have to choose the most suitable resistant materials and correctly plan the installation of everything you need: sink, barbecue, fire area, storage, tables and seats.
How to enjoy your outdoor kitchen also in winter
If the space is completely exterior, it is best to have some part of it covered to protect from rain or sun. Likewise, an area with a pergola is very practical in the event of any weather phenomenon. By adapting your outdoor kitchen properly, you can enjoy it at any time of the year, allowing you to spend mornings, afternoons and nights there.
Air conditioning your kitchen will help you regulate the temperature and keep it pleasant at any time: you can incorporate a mobile stove, heater or modern outdoor fireplace or you can glaze the sides of the pergola if you have one.
Now that you know more about outdoor kitchens, you just need to choose if you prefer to have it in the garden or terrace, what style you are looking for and if you want it available all year round.