{"id":209397,"date":"2024-07-12T16:58:33","date_gmt":"2024-07-12T16:58:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesnewswire.com\/?p=44761"},"modified":"2024-07-12T16:58:33","modified_gmt":"2024-07-12T16:58:33","slug":"how-outdoor-kitchens-took-over-in-north-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipsnews.net\/business\/2024\/07\/12\/how-outdoor-kitchens-took-over-in-north-america\/","title":{"rendered":"How Outdoor Kitchens Took Over in North America"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Little more than a decade ago, outdoor kitchens were a total rarity, aside from common backyard grills rolled out in the summer. But these days, millions of people in North America are creating and enjoying their own outdoor kitchen spaces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How did this feature become so dominant? And how can you build a compelling space of your own?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The Outdoor Kitchen Revolution<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rtaoutdoorliving.com\/outdoor-kitchen-ideas-for-design-inspiration\/\"  rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">find outdoor kitchen ideas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> all over the web these days. There are small outdoor kitchens with little more than a grill and large, sweeping outdoor kitchens bigger than most conventional indoor kitchens. Some are designed to look modern and sleek, while others look a bit more rustic and old-fashioned.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But there\u2019s no question that there are more outdoor kitchens than ever before in North America. What used to be a rare novelty is quickly becoming a revolutionary new inclusion in homes all over the continent. While it\u2019s still far from being an expected staple, it\u2019s no longer simply a luxury for the super-rich.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How did this happen?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How Outdoor Kitchens Took Over in North America<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, let\u2019s look at the advantages of outdoor kitchens generally:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Outdoor time. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having an outdoor kitchen forces you to spend more time outside. Spending time outdoors is good for you since it gives you access to more fresh air, sunshine, and opportunities for exercise.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>A gathering space.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Many people also appreciate outdoor kitchens for their capacity to function as a gathering space. There\u2019s arguably no better way to host a party in your own backyard.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Extra cooking and serving space.<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyhandyman.com\/list\/10-tips-to-get-more-kitchen-counter-space\/\"  rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Counter space is always a limited commodity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 and cooking space is similarly limited in conventional indoor kitchens. Installing an outdoor kitchen means you\u2019ll instantly double your cooking and storage space, enabling you to do more than you previously thought was possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Easier cleanup and odor control.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> An outdoor kitchen is a luxury in terms of its ability to reduce cleanup responsibilities and control odors. It\u2019s a much easier and more pleasant experience to cook outdoors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Backyard beautification.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Not all outdoor kitchens are works of art, but an outdoor kitchen project does have the capacity to beautify your backyard. This is especially valuable because of your ability to customize the shape, design, materials, and general aesthetics of your outdoor kitchen.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Home value improvements.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Also, installing an outdoor kitchen in your backyard should significantly increase the value of your home. Like many renovation and add-on projects, you\u2019re unlikely to increase your home value by more than you pay for the initial work. However, the ROI is considerable \u2013 and has the capacity to greatly mitigate the initial costs of your investment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite their many benefits, it\u2019s only recently that the popularity of outdoor kitchens really took off, mostly for the following reasons:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Outdoor kitchen specialists. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As more people began to express interest in outdoor kitchens, outdoor kitchen specialists, including manufacturers, installation experts, and purveyors of information, began to build their online presence. With more sources of information and more producers to choose from, it was only natural for consumers to make more purchases.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Modular and other innovative designs.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It also helps that outdoor kitchens began to be designed and manufactured in more advanced, innovative ways. Modular outdoor kitchen designs make it easy to build a completely customized design from scratch, and novel improvements in production have reduced costs, making outdoor kitchens more affordable for most people in North America.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>The COVID-19 pandemic. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/museum\/timeline\/covid19.html\"  rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">most of us were practically locked down<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Restaurants, bars, and similar gathering places were shut down, forcing people to find close, relatively safe ways to get together and socialize. During those first couple of years, many homeowners made renovations that could allow them to spend more time outside with friends and family members. This helped give outdoor kitchens a new boost in visibility and popularity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Social media.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This also happened during an era in which social media is dominant. As more people posted images, videos, and stories about their outdoor kitchen experiences, more people began to discover how unique and valuable these installations really are. It helped to snowball the popularity of an already popular new phenomenon.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Home value and demand support.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> As this popularity wave continued, demand for outdoor kitchens increased, boosting the increases to home value experienced by most homeowners. This, in turn, made it even more attractive to install a new outdoor kitchen.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was a unique combination of factors that helped propel outdoor kitchens to the level of popularity they enjoy today. As more people discover the benefits of outdoor kitchens and as more innovative designs enter the market, it\u2019s likely that these installations will only become more popular with time.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Little more than a decade ago, outdoor kitchens were a total rarity, aside from common backyard grills rolled out in the summer. 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