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07 Feb

7 Luxurious Ideas for an Outdoor Kitchen in Spring, TX.

An outdoor kitchen is an ideal spot to enjoy nice weather, prepare tasty meals for the family, host pool parties, and more! What do you want your backyard paradise to look like? If you’ve never had an outdoor dining area before or are trying to revise an older one, you may not have a clear idea of what you want. For many homes, the kitchen layout and features will ultimately determine how your outdoor kitchen is designed. Check out these ideas for an outdoor kitchen to add to your wish list!

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Make Your Kitchen Your Own

If you’re like most homeowners, your outdoor kitchen will become a central hub for parties and family time. Several particular features will thus be of particular interest to you. Which of these potential additions or renovations inspires you the most?

Pergolas or Patio Covers
Dining Area
Pizza Oven
Counter Space
Lighting
Cabinet Style
Bar

1) Pergolas or Patio Covers

While you’re outdoors, a pergola or patio cover is a great way to add cohesiveness and functionality to your space. By customizing the architectural elements to coordinate with the style of your home, your outdoor covering can essentially become an extended living space.

2) Dining Area

No outdoor kitchen is complete without an outdoor dining room to entertain your guests alongside your grilling station. Complete your dining space with matching chair cushions and outdoor lighting for your next party.

Pro Tip: Not every entertaining area is created the same. Does your family prefer outdoor cooking or gazing at the stars? Or maybe both? Design your backyard so that your whole family will have something to enjoy.

3) Pizza Oven

Why wait to have pizza delivered when you can cook it yourself? Install a stainless steel pizza oven to turn your outdoor kitchen into a functional and exclusive pizzeria.

4) Counter Space

One of the best kitchen ideas to add to your list is the use of your counter space. From the type of counter materials to choosing the right built-in appliances, your counters are a key part of your cooking space.

5) Lighting

You can have a luxurious outdoor kitchen by adding lights to accentuate your space. Whether it’s a light fan over your dining table or a string of lights across your living room space, outdoor lighting brings life and functionality to your nighttime parties.

6) Cabinet Style

Whether you’re in a rural or urban area, your cabinet style is an important element of your outdoor kitchen. For some people, it’s the main feature you remember! Choose your cabinet color, door handle, and material type to give your patio kitchen a style all its own.

7) Bar

Do you want your outdoor kitchen to be unique? Add an attached bar area with coordinating bar stools to make drinks, serve food, and entertain guests. For some homeowners, your bar area could even double as a prep area for grilling!

Enjoy Your New Outdoor Space!

Your new outdoor kitchen will be the perfect space to experiment with new recipes or host parties with all your friends. Paired with a swimming pool, your kitchen might even transform your backyard into the new go-to hangout spot for your social circle! Just find your ideal design and consult with an expert to make it a reality!

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03 Jan

3 Backyard Ideas for Entertaining in 2020

The new year is a great time to reevaluate your progress and set goals for the future. As you start setting resolutions for 2020, don’t forget to make plans for your outdoor space! This is a great time to start brainstorming backyard ideas for entertaining your friends and family this year.

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Creating Your Entertainment Space

Is your home the go-to hangout spot for your community? With a couple of improvements, your backyard could become the talk of the neighborhood. Instead of looking out your back window with regret, start designing the entertainment space of the year with these impressive ideas.

1. Host a Movie Night

Ever heard of a drive-in movie theater? Instead of having to drive somewhere, provide that same experience in the great outdoors! With an outdoor living room and projector, your backyard can become the perfect space for a movie night. Add stove-cooked popcorn and homemade pizza, and you’ll have the best cinema in town.

Pro Tip: Keep drinks cold for any occasion with a wine cooler or outdoor fridge. Your outdoor parties will be a hit with refreshments within arm’s reach.

2. Make Your Backyard Kid-Friendly

If your goal is to create a great backyard this year, don’t forget about the kids in your life! From a custom pool to playground equipment, designing a kid-friendly backyard will add value and functionality to your outdoor space.

3. Install an Outdoor Kitchen

Do you really want to be the entertainer of the year? Then, install an outdoor kitchen. Easy to access appliances and customized dining tables will upgrade your space exponentially. Instead of being cooped up inside, you can enjoy the beautiful weather and entertain your guests with the personalization of an outdoor kitchen.

This is Your Year

No matter what may have transpired in 2019, the start of a new year welcomes a fresh start and room to achieve your goals. Don’t waste time thinking about what you wish you could accomplish. Make 2020 the year to design the perfect backyard for you and your family.

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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.

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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.

05 Jul

Designing a Contemporary Outdoor Kitchen Near Your Pool

What’s better than a hearty meal near your pool after a swim? Maybe cooking that meal in your outdoor kitchen! With all the practical features of an indoor cooking space, an outdoor kitchen lets you cook in the fresh air for yourself or for a backyard full of party guests.

For your outdoor kitchen design, there are a few things for you to consider. One is the appearance and decor you’d like to feature. For a contemporary kitchen to match your modern home, you’ll likely want to include these key elements of modern designs. Let’s look at some contemporary outdoor kitchen ideas.

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Stainless Steel

Nothing quite emulates the modern look like stainless steel appliances and cabinets. The sleek, metallic appearance will make your outdoor kitchen feel bright and open. Additionally, stainless steel’s universal appeal means it will pair with almost any other decorations or additions. Granite countertops in particular will provide a differing yet complementing color addition for your contemporary outdoor kitchen.

Cooking Appliances

Obviously, your kitchen will need cooking appliances and equipment. Choose from a wide variety of custom appliances designed to perfectly match or complement the rest of your decor. A few necessities include:

Grills: choose between charcoal, pellet, or gas grill models
Side burners: you can’t boil water or scramble eggs on a grill! Use these side burners to cook on a smaller scale.
Refrigerators: keep leftovers or ingredients chilled.
Ice makers: why haul ice from inside when you can just make it in your outdoor kitchen?
Vent hoods: keep the smoke out of your eyes while you cook.

Unique Flooring

Stone tiles or imitation stone provide the perfect floor pattern for a modern kitchen look. Try geometric patterns in two or three contrasting shades for an eye-catching floor plan and the perfect design to match the rest of your kitchen. In addition, don’t forget that this floor will probably have to withstand a lot more abuse, dirt, and impact than your indoor kitchen’s flooring materials. Find the most durable flooring you can.

Pro Tip: Even with a patio cover, your outdoor kitchen’s floor may get a little wet on rainy days. Choose a flooring material that doesn’t become too slippery when wet.

Put a Roof Over Your Head

Don’t let the rain or summer heat keep you from cooking! With a patio cover, you can continue cooking regardless of the weather and make your outdoor kitchen an extension of your home. A ceiling also gives you the chance to install a strategically placed fan or light to help even more with your cooking time. Design an outdoor room!

Your New Contemporary Kitchen

Designing a contemporary outdoor kitchen gives you the chance to have fun and customize your new outdoor space as much as you want. With plenty of choices for accessories, decor, and practical features, you’re sure to find something to love in your new contemporary outdoor kitchen.

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