Released On 10th Apr 2024

8 Benefits Of Having An Outdoor Kitchen

Think back to the last time you had people over during the summer. They probably all sat outside, chatting and enjoying the warm summer evening air, while you were cooped up inside sorting out drinks and food for big chunks of the evening. Sound familiar? Well, if you had an outdoor kitchen, you wouldn’t have to miss out on a single second of entertaining and company. Whether you opt for a complex design or keep it super simple, there are a lot of benefits to having an outdoor kitchen. Here are just 8 of them.

A Brand New Entertaining Space

It might only be outside your back door, but an outdoor kitchen can add a huge amount of functional space to your home. And it’s just perfect for entertaining. Add speakers and lights throughout your outdoor kitchen for ambience, and you'll end up spending most of your evenings out there. If you have friends over a lot, soil can even install an outdoor TV, some games and some blankets, and you'll never want to leave!

Double the Kitchen Resources

An outdoor kitchen means more kitchen! More counter space, extra cupboard space, another sink, a specialist oven - the availability of double the cooking resource is an absolute game-changer. Just think about it. An outdoor kitchen means:

More counter space, which means you can prep and cook meals more quickly.

If you have an oven as part of your outdoor kitchen, you never have to worry about cramming everything into one oven. Especially useful for big family meals or seasonal celebrations.

Indoor dishwasher full to the brim? You can have a second one outdoors, so those dishes will be done in no time!

More Time Spent Outside

Were big advocates of spending lots of time outside. It’s good for your mood, your health and your overall wellbeing. Having the option of an outdoor kitchen means you're more likely to spend time outside during the day and in the evenings. When it’s so easy to grab a snack and enjoy the sunshine, or enjoy a meal in the warm evening air - would you ever eat inside again?*

*(yes, of course, no one wants to eat in the pouring rain).

Increase The Value of Your Home

When you add an outdoor kitchen to your home, you're essentially adding another room. It's a substantial home improvement project, so it can add substantial value to your home. Both in terms of valuable living space, and monetary value should you decide to sell.

Decrease Utility Bills

Indoor kitchens can get hot very quickly, especially during the summer months. So you might end up running fans or air conditioning units to keep it cool - which can send your energy bill through the roof. But if you move your cooking outside, you can enjoy the natural weather and avoid the heat build-up. No need for fans and air conditioning anymore!

Less Mess Inside

Mess, crumbs, flour, grease - all of the things you dread seeing in your kitchen. They're a pain to clean up and can be a magnet for ants and other creepy crawlies. the mess never seems quite as bad when it's outside, and it's much easier to clean up. Plus, if you have children, your little one can play sous-chef and make mud pies in their outdoor kitchen right beside you - cutting down on a lot of their mess too!

Save Money on Eating Out

An outdoor kitchen gives you a whole new cooking and dining experience and a great change of scenery. You put your heart and soul into the design of the new space, so once its' finished, you'll want to enjoy it! Find new recipes, cook new foods make a mess outside, and enjoy the new memories made at home. You'll be surprised at how much money you save on eating out!

No Indoor Food Smells

Let's face it, some foods smell very strong - no matter how delicious they are! You might even avoid making them very often just to avoid the smells lingering in the house for days on end. With an outdoor kitchen, those smells will evaporate into the air, leaving your house smelling fresh as a daisy. So now you can have those foods as often as you want!

At CMA Garden Design, we don’t just design the green parts of your garden. Thanks to over 20 years of landscaping and gardening experience, we can help you create the perfect outdoor space to complement your garden and your lifestyle. If you'd like to find out more, just get in touch with the team today.