Adding outdoor living spaces is a great way to expand the usable square footage of your home without investing in costly home additions. But before you get started here are a few things to keep in mind for the location, seasonal use, materials and space required. This will help you make the most out of your investment and keep the outdoor kitchen enjoyable all year round.

1. 4 Things to Consider
Before Adding an
Outdoor Kitchen
to Your Home
On average, how many people will
you be entertaining? Some people
feel that bigger is better when it
comes to dinner parties so you will
want to provide enough room for
the masses. If you will be primarily
using this for family affairs, a small
patio area or eat-on outdoor
kitchen island will suffice.
Space
Whether is fickle and we all know
can change instantly in Nashville.
Preparing your outdoor kitchen
accordingly is imperative. Invest in
durable, stainless steel appliances
and weatherproof materials for
countertops and cabinetry.
Environment
How do you plan on using your
backyard kitchen? Will you be
utilizing the space year-round or
will its hours be seasonal?
Usage
Installing your outdoor kitchen in an
area that offers a bit of shade will
help keep the blazing sun at bay on
particularly hot days.
Location