The Ultimate in Outdoor Kitchens and Entertainment Spaces
French chef and restauranteur, Daniel Boulud is quoted as saying, “Kitchens should be designed around what is important—fun, food, and life.” The same desire for what is important is found in the designs of outdoor kitchens and alfresco entertainment spaces. Creative ideas and enhanced innovation are delivering the ultimate in outdoor enjoyment, dining, and living.
Ideas personalized
The importance delivered in design ideas for outdoor kitchens begins from a very personal as well as practical perspective. “We have found that outdoor spaces have taken on a new personality in recent years,” says Lisa Davenport, founder and CEO, LDD Interiors. “They are no longer just outdoor spaces; but truly extensions of the home. The options available for [outdoor] cabinetry are as plentiful as those for interiors and appliances are expanding to more than a grill, sink, and fridge.”
Definition of areas for entertainment, cooking, and eating within an outdoor kitchen design can be subtle while delivering a connection that runs throughout an entire outdoor living plan.
“The [kitchen] design needs to be cohesive with the overall master plan for the outdoor environment; but the products included become more personal from client to client,” states Tal Thevenot, CEO and principal, AquaTerra Outdoors. “When it comes to kitchens, I like to listen to the clients ‘want list’ and then expose them to opportunities and creative ideas.
Definition of areas for entertainment, cooking, and eating within an outdoor kitchen design can be subtle while delivering a connection that runs throughout an entire outdoor living plan.
Liveable spaces that reflect the homeowner’s personality.
For DW Design Build, of Newport Beach, California, principal designer Danny Wang sees current trends in luxury residential kitchen designs now including pergolas and louvered shade systems to allow the outdoors to present a more indoor feel as well as the extensive use of lighting for under-counter, barbecue, or ambient.
Enhanced Innovation
While innovation is occurring throughout outdoor kitchen designs, two areas experiencing curated attention are cabinetry designs and grilling proficiency. In the area of custom cabinetry, options for bringing color, style, and convenience into a personalized and functional design are expanding.
Stunning spaces that both delight and entertain.
Adding another fun element to outdoor kitchen design can be found in the ability for appliances to not only deliver the “goods,” but also make a style statement.
“The grill not only must cook well, but it must also look good,” remarks Scott. “Fire Magic’s styling, with its curved oven and grill face accented by the lighted knobs, interior lighting, and the Magic View window, has been an eye-catcher for homeowners and has provided bragging rights for the beauty and performance of their outdoor kitchen.”
Ideas and innovation for the ultimate in outdoor kitchens, definitely worth bragging about. Get cooking!
Source: LuxuryPools
