Sam Hickey, Author at Creekstone Outdoors

13 Dec

Install a Fire Pit and 6 Other Ideas for Outdoor Kitchen Decor

Your outdoor space is a place you and your family entertain guests and enjoy time together. It’s where you can step outside your back door, enjoy a cup of coffee, watch the big sports game, or celebrate a birthday. Above all, your outdoor kitchen decor should match your unique style and be an extension of your home.

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Upgrade Your Houston Cooking Space

Whether you’re just now designing an outdoor kitchen or are looking for ways to spruce up your entertaining space, the options can be overwhelming. Consider these 7 ideas in preparation for your design consultation:

Fire Pit
Outdoor Furniture
Pergola
Light Fixture with a Fan
Fully-Customized Grilling Station
Designer Backsplash
Outdoor TV

1) Fire Pit

There’s nothing like grabbing a camp chair and gathering around a fire pit to roast marshmallows. Install a fire pit or custom fireplace in your backyard to provide warmth and functionality for your guests.

2) Outdoor Furniture

What’s an outdoor living space without ample seating? Whether you have a sofa and chair set near the dining area or a lawn chair by the pool, outdoor furniture is a must for any outdoor kitchen. With a number of colors and durable materials, you can create a space to enjoy year-round.

3) Pergola

There’s nothing more annoying than sitting outside and having the sun glare into your eyes. With a pergola or patio cover, you can save on electricity and escape from the sun by shading your outdoor cooking space.

Pro Tip: One pergola is unlike the other. From double-stacked beams to arbor columns, our design experts can design a shaded structure with any kind of solid wood or metal you desire.

4) Light Fixture with a Fan

Every outdoor dining area needs a good light and a ceiling fan. Whether the sun is blazing hot or going down, your kitchen would greatly benefit from a light fixture with a fan. It’s functional, and in most cases, a stylish way to welcome guests to spend time in your outdoor space no matter what time of day.

5) Fully-Customized Grilling Station

Without a grill or a way to cook food, could it really be called an outdoor kitchen? As you’re designing your kitchen, choose features that your family is going to use. From a pizza oven to a rotisserie smoker, there are a number of built-in grills to make food prep a fun activity right in the backyard.

6) Designer Backsplash

Often overlooked, the backsplash that you choose for your outdoor kitchen is a great way to add personalization to your space. From different materials and colors, you can choose a pattern that will coordinate beautifully with your counter surface and outdoor appliances.

7) Outdoor TV

Make your backyard the best place for the big game or national event with an outdoor TV installed in your kitchen. While waiting for the food to cook or visiting at the dining table, an outdoor TV can provide entertainment for all of your guests.

Stylish Outdoor Entertaining

Your outdoor kitchen doesn’t have to be drab and boring. With stylish design choices and personalized features, your outdoor kitchen can become your family’s favorite hangout spot.

Connect with us on social media to learn more about how our expert designers can make your dream outdoor kitchen a reality.

06 Dec

5 Essential Outdoor Kitchen Appliances

Make your backyard the talk of the neighborhood with exceptional outdoor kitchen appliances. Instead of being stuck inside, you and your guests can bring the party outside with all of your necessary equipment within arm’s reach.

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5 Essential Outdoor Kitchen Appliances, Creekstone Outdoor Living, Spring, TX

How functional is your Houston outdoor kitchen?

How are you going to use your outdoor kitchen? The goal is for you to have a fully-functioning kitchen so that you keep all of your food preparation in one place. Make sure these 5 outdoor kitchen appliances are on your list:

Refrigerator
Sideburner
Ice Maker
Wine Cooler
Vent Hood

1) Refrigerator

Besides countertops or a sink, a refrigerator is a top feature to have in your outdoor kitchen. Keep your drinks and fresh veggies cold with a fully-functioning fridge installed within your cabinets. Depending on the size of your space, you have the option of choosing a refrigerator/freezer combination or a two-drawer fridge to suit your needs.

Pro Tip: If you’re a lover of wine and regularly entertain guests, consider installing a wine cooler for extra convenience in your backyard.

2) Side burners

When you’re outside entertaining your guests, cooking is a great way to bring everyone together. Be sure to add side burners to your outdoor kitchen for increased functionality and flexibility. Whether you need a double burner or a single side burner, there are multiple models to choose from to customize your kitchen however you’d like.

3) Ice Maker

There’s nothing like having a drink that’s lukewarm. Have ice readily available with an ice maker installed in your outdoor kitchen. Instead of having to run to the store, you can have up to 55lbs of clear ice available year-round.

4) Outdoor Grill

Instead of having a separate charcoal or gas grill on your back patio, install an outdoor grill directly within your cabinetry. From built-in griddles to grills with rotisserie, there are a number of options to make your grilling experiencing fit your appetite.

5) Pizza Oven

Take your outdoor cooking to a new level with a pizza oven that can be fully accessed outside. From pool parties to weekend gatherings, your guests will love the authentic pizza taste that comes from cooking in a pizza oven.

The Difference that Counts

When you’re designing your outdoor kitchen, don’t forget to choose appliances that will work for your family. There’s nothing worse than having an appliance that takes up space and isn’t being used. Instead, choose appliances that will give your outdoor kitchen the functionality it deserves.

Did your favorite appliance miss the list? Connect with one of our outdoor kitchen designers for more information.

22 Nov

Happy Thanksgiving from Creekstone Outdoor Living!

Whether you’re new to Creekstone Outdoor Living or you’ve been with us for a while, we want to wish you a happy Thanksgiving! It’s time to take time off work, enjoy a great meal, and spend time with your family. What are you thankful for this year? Here’s what the team at Creekstone Outdoor Living is celebrating this Thanksgiving!

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Amazing Backyard Transformations

We consider it a privilege to offer services that make your dream backyard a reality. From outdoor kitchens to customized pools, it’s amazing to see how any space can be transformed and made into something of value. Thank you for letting us be apart of your backyard upgrade.

Expert Designers Who Care

We are so thankful to have a team of designers who take pride in their work. From concept to completion, our staff strives to meet the desires of each client throughout the design process. If you’re not happy with your product, they consider it their personal mission to make sure you’re satisfied.

Pro Tip: The first step to transforming your backyard is to schedule a free design consultation. By meeting with a designer, you can ask questions and determine what features will be best for you.

Our Loyal Customers

There’s not a day that goes by that we aren’t thankful for our customers. Between the design consultations and construction process, our team loves getting to spend time with each of our clients. By the time the project is completed, we’re proud to call every a customer a new member of the Creekstone family.

Conclusion

As the holiday season begins, we hope you can take the time to be with your loved ones and enjoy Thanksgiving. Those of us at Creekstone Outdoor Living look forward to helping you make this busy season an enjoyable one!

What are your Thanksgiving plans? Share with us on social media!

15 Nov

2019 Black Saturday Holiday Sale: Grills on Clearance

The holidays are here and we’re not waiting any longer to extend our end-of-year clearance event! Every Saturday, our selection of black grills will be on clearance until Christmas. It’s what we’re calling our “Black Saturday Sale”. Starting tomorrow, November 16, 2019, choose Creekstone Outdoor Living for your holiday shopping spot!

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The Perfect Christmas Gift

What’s on your Christmas wish list? This holiday season, all of our top charcoal and pellet grills with a black finish are on sale every Saturday. Our selection includes, but isn’t limited to the following:

Broil King Pellet Grill
The Good-One Open Range Grill
All Primo Grill Models

1) Broil King Pellet Grill

Broil King Pellet Grill, 2019 Black Saturday Holiday Sale: Grills on Clearance, Creekstone Outdoor Living, Houston, TX

Doubling as a smoker and grill, this wood pellet grill has heavy-duty cast iron cooking grids perfect for any cookout.

2) The Good-One Open Range Grill

The Good-One Open Range Grill, 2019 Black Saturday Holiday Sale: Grills on Clearance, Creekstone Outdoor Living, Houston, TX

With a smoke chamber attached to the top, this charcoal grill has been designed to handle a variety of outdoor cooking needs.

3) All Primo Grill Models

Primo Grill-JD-XL, 2019 Black Saturday Holiday Sale: Grills on Clearance, Creekstone Outdoor Living, Houston, TX

Designed to cook large amounts of food at the same time, all of our Primo grill models will be on clearance this holiday season.

Exclusions Apply

From November 16-December 21, all of our grills with a black finish will have an extra discount applied if purchased on a Saturday. The clearance sale will last during normal Saturday store hours: 9 AM-4 PM. If you have any questions or are interested in purchasing a grill, contact one of our associates today.

Pro Tip: Like our Facebook page for future updates on clearance sales and events in our store showroom.

Your Houston Grill Provider

We are proud to offer exceptional service and low prices to Houston and surrounding areas this holiday season. Whether you’re designing your new backyard or need accessories for your grilling station, we aim to be your one-stop-shop for all of your outdoor living needs.

Are you joining us for this year’s Black Saturday Sale? Share with us on social media!

08 Nov

Swim Your Way to Better Health!

The summer is coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean swimming has to! With access to public indoor pools and heated backyard pools, the health benefits from swimming can be accessed year-round. According to researchers, the benefits of swimming extend to all ages-it’s one of the few exercises that will give every person a full-body workout.

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Swimming is usually thought of as a way to cool off during the summer months, but more and more, physical trainers are realizing how much of a great exercise program it can be. Compared to other exercises, aquatic exercise combines strength, flexibility, and cardio to create a routine that benefits your health exponentially.

Swim Your Way to Better Health! Creekstone Outdoor Living, Spring, TX

Exercise your heart

Get your heart rate up and work out your heart muscles with swimming! Because of the muscles used to keep your body floating, swimming is an aerobic exercise that can greatly increase your heart rate. By lowering your blood pressure and bad cholesterol levels, swimming at least three times a week can help guard against all types of cardiovascular disease.

Tone your muscles

Because water is denser than air, your muscles have to work harder to move throughout the water. Between pulling with your arms, balancing your core, and having to kick your legs, swimming is a great way to engage all of your muscle groups and build strength.

Pro Tip: Going to a public pool can be arduous and inconvenient. With a custom-designed pool in your backyard, you can have the added benefit of a pool house for year-round shade and privacy.

Improve flexibility

Swimming is a water-based exercise, and the low impact of water movement aids in the flexibility of your joints and ligaments. According to Livestrong.org, ninety-percent of your body is buoyant when swimming, which takes the stress off your joints. This is extremely beneficial for athletes who need rehabilitation and for older adults who have had surgical replacements.

Relieve stress

When you burn calories with any type of physical activity, your brain is stimulated and endorphins are released, which means good hormones are stimulated that make you feel good. This stress-reducing hormone decreases anxiety and improves your mental health for the long term. Some psychiatrists agree that swimming laps could even replace drugs like Prozac in the fight against depression.

Keep Swimming

Whether you need to recover from injuries or stay active with a low-impact exercise, the number of swimming health benefits can vary. No matter what the season, you should definitely incorporate swim training into your life.

Are you ready to start swimming? Contact us today about custom pool options to make swimming accessible in your backyard.

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