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Sometimes it’s not the architectural elements or the interior of your house, but what you have outside – maybe an idyllic riverside corner, a pool, a stable, or a summer kitchen – turns your ordinary home into a home forever.
Despite the unpredictable nature of our weather, in Britain we love to have fun in our gardens, but wouldn’t it be nice if you could have fun outside just as easily as inside? And do it all year round?
You can do this with a well-planned garden kitchen. Outdoors, you’ll probably have more space to connect with people and not have to worry about spilling a glass of red wine on your best Wilton rug!
Here, the home insurance experts at Adrian Flux come up with six great summer kitchen ideas perfect for enjoying the great outdoors all year round.
1. Choose the best location for your outdoor garden
Your outdoor kitchen is probably best located on the patio area because the items you want to include in your design will be quite bulky and they need to be on a soundproof surface.
There will also be many pedestrians in the area so the lawn will not take root as the grass will wear out and can become slippery in inclement weather. You don’t want your guests to fall!
Choose a place where there is enough room for people to move around. Also think about where your garden kitchen will be located. You will need easy access to utilities if you need to use gas, electricity or running water.
You can also choose an area that enjoys a lot of sunshine during these warm weather months.
2. Choose the main items you need
For a successful garden party, the minimum requirements will include a breakfast bar, something to prepare food, a place to cook food, storage space, and for a separate vegetable garden, a sink and plumbing fixtures.
For cooking, most people choose barbecue. Everyone loves barbecue! But you can also think about the sweet life with a pizza oven. They are becoming more and more popular.
For a bar, you will need a fridge for beer or wine, as well as storage space for spirits, soft drinks, and glasses.
Think safety first. Keep drinks as far away from food preparation as possible, as they do not mix well.
You will also need enough chairs and tables for the number of guests you are entertaining.
3. Cover and heat in the summer kitchen.
Because summer doesn’t last all year round, your outdoor kitchen needs to be protected from the elements. You can opt for a retractable awning or, even better, a fixed roof or pergola. You can even opt for a bioclimatic canopy with rotating slats that let in the sun and let the rain through in bad weather.
An outdoor heater is also a good investment because even on warm nights, temperatures can drop quickly after sunset. A fire pit or wood-burning chimney will also add to the atmosphere.
4. Consider adding music and lighting to your garden kitchen.
Your garden kitchen needs to be as flexible as your interior, and with careful planning, you can make it attractive and useful all year round.
Smart spotlights illuminate walls and paths, while spotlights illuminate architectural features, water features, and trees. There are a huge variety of solar powered lights available, including string lights, tea lights, and pretty lanterns.
When it comes to music, it’s never been easier to bring a little ambiance to a party. There are all kinds of bluetooth audio systems for the garden. You can even disguise the speakers as rocks and place them in a flower bed.
But don’t forget to be considerate of your neighbors; either invite them to your event or keep the music at a moderate level.
5. A few additions to your outdoor kitchen
There is nothing better than herbs growing side by side in containers when you cook outside – they will look good and smell good. You can even cut off a few and use them in your recipes.
Outdoor mirrors are a great way to make your space look bigger than it really is. Place them carefully, perhaps next to some of the most beautiful elements in your garden. Thus, your guests will get double the pleasure!
6. Make sure your garden kitchen is insured.
If you are planning to build a garden kitchen, you must ensure that your family insurance covers new items and structures in your garden. When in doubt, talk to the household insurance experts at Adrian Flux.
Call 0333 251 8877 or request a callback for a quick and hassle-free quote – 81.5% of all customers who received online quotes in August 2022 could have received a lower quote over the phone based on the information they provided.
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