Australia’s climate is just perfect for outdoor kitchens. There’s no nicer way to spend a long, summer evening than in the open air, surrounded by family and friends. Here are five reasons why you should invest in an outdoor kitchen.
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Keeping cool in warm weather
As much as we all love Australia’s abundance of sunshine, cooking in an indoor kitchen can get hot and stuffy. After all, the chef is usually glued to a stovetop or oven. But an outdoor kitchen gives you an alternative. In warm weather, all you have to do is move outside, where you can enjoy fresh air and, as day turns into evening, lengthening shadows and falling temperatures.
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Entertaining
In an indoor kitchen, the chef is too often separated from his/her guests. When you have an outdoor kitchen, this doesn’t have to be the case. There’s plenty of space for family and friends to gather around, while the chef takes care of cooking. Make the area even more appealing by adding seating, lighting and, if appropriate, heating.
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Adding Value
Every time you make a high quality addition to your home, you add value to the property. An outdoor kitchen is no exception to this. As long as it’s beautifully designed and well constructed, it’s likely to help boost the price of your house,
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Adding Space
You can think of an outdoor kitchen as an additional room, albeit in the open air. After all, it provides a communal spot for family members, not only to cook and eat, but also to spend leisure time.
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Saving Money
This applies all year around. During summer, you can save money on air conditioning because the family will spend more time outside. During winter, reduce spending on heating – as long as you include a fire in your outdoor kitchen plans.