home additions, kitchen remodeling

An outdoor kitchen addition in Norwood can be the perfect way to enjoy your backyard when the weather is good and can enhance your ability to entertain your guests. If you don’t already have one for your home, remodeling services in Massachusetts can help you create a custom outdoor kitchen that best suits your needs and your budget. The following are several things you should consider as you think about getting started.

Determine Your Space

The existing layout of your landscaping can play a major role in the amount of space you have for your outdoor kitchen. Unless you’re willing to hire a landscaper to make changes at the same time, you need to work with what you have. In addition to your landscaping, you should also try to locate the outdoor kitchen as close to your indoor kitchen as possible so the two can share plumbing, gas and electric lines to reduce the amount of work required.

Select Appliances Carefully

Not all appliances are ideal for outdoor use, which is why it’s important to select these items carefully. Even if you choose to build a covered deck in your home remodel in Norwood, you still can’t use appliances that are designed for indoor use. The good news is there are specialty appliances that can hold up under the elements without sacrificing some of the features you would find in an indoor kitchen. In addition to useability, it’s also essential to consider how easy the surfaces are to clean because an outdoor kitchen is more likely to need regular cleaning than its indoor counterpart.

Complement Your Home’s Structure

If you don’t plan your addition carefully, you could find your new outdoor kitchen doesn’t flow with the exterior of your building or your landscaping. Your experienced remodeling contractors will be able to help you create the most effective plan so your outdoor kitchen blends into your existing structure and looks as if it belonged there from the start. 

Use Typical Kitchen Design Elements

Because you will use your outdoor kitchen addition in much the same way as you do your indoor kitchen, it’s important to follow the basic principles of kitchen design. Keeping your refrigerator and stove close to the food preparation areas is essential to ensure a smooth flow when you’re preparing meals, especially if you want to do so more efficiently. In most cases, it’s best to place the sink, refrigerator and stove in a triangular configuration so it’s all easy to access from each other.

Add a Covering

It goes without saying preparing your meals outdoors leaves you exposed to the elements. Whether it’s raining or the sun is beating down, you want to make sure you are protected. While all elements of your outdoor kitchen should be weatherproof, you will be far more comfortable preparing food outside if you have a pergola or other protective covering in place to shield you from the sun, rain and any other weather.

If you’re thinking about an outdoor kitchen addition for your home, contact us. Our professionals can help you design and implement a kitchen to enhance your entertainment options.