Kitchens for the Outdoors

A wonderful addition to a backyard retreat is the outdoor kitchen. Homeowners are thinking about the entertaining value of their landscaping instead of only the visual value. This element enables the family to spend meal time outside and eating together.

Winnetka, IL., Schmechtig Landscapes

Additionally, the outdoor kitchen enables the homeowner to spend time with their guests not in the house preparing the meal. Kitchen components are considerable and vary depending on budget, space and specific needs of the family. The options besides a premium grill now include a wet bar, refrigerator, warming drawer, trash compactor, dishwasher, storage and more.

Schaumburg, IL., HGTV project Schmechtig Landscapes

But what makes the outdoor kitchen particularly special is the ability to coordinate stone and countertop material to the existing landscape or home, which truly blends this space seamlessly into its environment.