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Top 10 Features For Your Outdoor Kitchen

Top 10 Features For Your Outdoor Kitchen

One of the biggest benefits of having an outdoor kitchen space in Ft Myers and Sanibel is the ease of socializing and cooking while enjoying the outdoors.

If you’re renovating and ready to expand your outdoor living space, here are 10 top features to make your cooking experience more enjoyable and convenient.

Hybrid Grill For Your Outdoor Kitchen

As this will most likely be the centerpiece of your outdoor kitchen space, you’ll want it to look spectacular; therefore, a hybrid grill may be your answer.

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Hybrid grills allow you to utilize two fuel sources: gas and charcoal. Offering the ease and convenience of gas cooking with the uniquely flavorful characteristics of charcoal cooking, this appliance is truly the best of both worlds.

With accessories like a griddle, cooking grates, grilling gloves, spices and a rotisserie kit, you are set for barbecue greatness.

Lighting For Your Outdoor Kitchen

Choose lighting to create a unique ambience.

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There are many ways to light up your Sanibel or Ft Myers outdoor living area, i.e., string lights, sconces, overhead and under cabinet LED lights, and even colorful pool lights.

Built-in Refrigerator / Wine Cooler For Your Outdoor Kitchen

A small built-in refrigerator, wine cooler, or refrigerated drawer offers convenience during food prep and entertaining. It also ensures food safety by keeping everything fresh and cold.

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You can marinate meat and keep vegetables crisp. Your side dishes, salads, and desserts will be kept chilled, and cold beverages will be ready for your guests.

Pizza Oven For Your Outdoor Kitchen

Everyone loves home-made pizza, especially from a brick oven. Pizza ovens add a fun and authentic element to an outdoor space.

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As an added benefit, you can use your pizza oven to make almost anything you would in a conventional oven. Just with a better, wood-fired taste!

Bar Area For Your Sanibel or Ft Myers Home

Create an island tiki bar in your Ft Myers or Sanibel outdoor living area for the ideal place for your guests to gather to enjoy the water views and sunset.

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Complete with stools, shelving to store your favorite beverages and mixes, and a few decorations, your bar will come to life just as you envision.

Ice Maker For Your Outdoor Kitchen

It’s all about convenience! Frozen drinks are now a snap. On hot summer evenings everyone will be thankful for the ice maker.

Ample Storage In Your Outdoor Kitchen

Plan to give yourself ample storage in your outdoor space to save yourself multiple trips inside.

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Consider custom cabinetry to store everything from dishes, grilling accessories and cleaning supplies, to glassware, wine glasses and beer mugs. Add a dedicated trash and recycle bin into your cabinetry for a seamless look.

Built-in Kegerator For Your Outdoor Kitchen

The experience of being able to sip a cold beer straight from the tap in your own home is a convenience beer enthusiasts consider a must-have.

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Kegerators can be built right into your countertop for a unified look.

TV and Lounging Area For Your Outdoor Kitchen

With any great outdoor kitchen, you’ll want to be sure there’s enough space to seat all your guests who will be coming over to watch the game!

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Couches, chairs, hammocks, and swings are a great way to personalize your space and showcase your style, along with an oversized TV to keep everyone entertained.

Fire Feature For Your Outdoor Kitchen

Fireplaces, chimineas and fire pits create a cozy, inviting atmosphere for your loved ones.

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Whether you are in Sanibel or Ft Myers, you can build an extravagant hearth which exudes style and class, or roast marshmallows around the flickering flames of a fire pit.

Contact Us For Your Sanibel or Ft Myers Outdoor Kitchen

What’s your next project? We have been helping homeowners just like you for nearly 40 years create their dream home, add-on to their existing home, or expand their outdoor living space in Sanibel and Ft Myers.

We understand your home is your oasis and we are ready to ensure your vision comes to life.

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