{"id":22987,"date":"2021-03-30T09:45:14","date_gmt":"2021-03-30T16:45:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=22987"},"modified":"2021-06-07T07:15:48","modified_gmt":"2021-06-07T14:15:48","slug":"outdoor-kitchen-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/outdoor-kitchen-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Inspired By These 10 Outdoor Kitchen Ideas for Better Al Fresco Dining"},"content":{"rendered":"

The sun has begun its descent, creating an orange backdrop. A balmy breeze rustles through trees. As you enjoy a cold glass of chardonnay and some appetizers, the nominated \u201cgrill master\u201d sears the steaks for the main course just a few feet away. From prepwork to clean-up, your al fresco kitchen puts everything you need at your fingertips. You can cook, dine, and entertain \u2014 all while soaking in the beauty of the outdoors.<\/p>\n

Being able to create this type of at-home al fresco dining experience is a dream for many Americans. According to our Top Agent Insights report for Q4 of 2020, 46% of real estate agents cited a full kitchen<\/a> as a top outdoor upgrade in their real estate market, pushing it into the top three most coveted open-air features a home can have.<\/p>\n

Depending on the components, framework, finishes, materials, and decorative elements, typical pricing for an outdoor kitchen can fall anywhere between $5,437 and $21,908,<\/a> per HomeAdvisor<\/a>. For the most upscale installations, the price can snowball even higher.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re considering investing in an outdoor kitchen, the first step is to gather ideas for inspiration \u2014 and that starts with great photos. To give you a head-start, we reached out to some amazing designers across the nation who shared images and details of real outdoor kitchens they created for their clients.<\/p>\n

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<\/a> Source: (Belgard)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Luxury grilling station set in paver patios<\/h2>\n

This outdoor grill island is set on a Belgard<\/a> Mega-Arbel\u00ae paver patio. The Belgard Weston Stone\u2122 Wall island offers a sophisticated spot for the grill, along with ample countertop space for food prep and serving. The estimated pricing for this North Carolina installation is between $10,000-$12,000.<\/p>\n

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<\/a> Source: (DreamMaker Bath & Kitchens)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sophisticated outdoor dining space<\/h2>\n

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen<\/a> designed this space for a home in Stuart, Florida that had an existing outdated outdoor kitchen. The clients wanted to create a fresh space that matched their sophisticated interiors. It was important that they had adequate storage and could set up the countertops for snacks and drinks when entertaining. Features include:<\/p>\n