Planning and designing your Bergen County backyard oasis! The backyard has become another room for many Bergen County homeowners. In fact, due to the recent years’ COVID-19 quarantine, the home and garden have become more important than ever before.
Outdoor kitchens
If you have a love for the great outdoors and enjoy outdoor entertaining and cooking, then you may want to consider taking the next step in outdoor living by adding an outdoor kitchen to your home. With an outdoor kitchen, you can prepare, cook and dine while experiencing the beauty of nature all around you. Outdoor dining provides a great opportunity to relax and bond with family and friends while sharing a meal under the stars.
An outdoor kitchen can provide an excellent return on investment and can actually increase in value over time. The National Association of Home Builders estimates that outdoor kitchens can add as much as a 130% increase in value to their original purchase price.
The trained staff at Outdoor Living of New Jersey, located in Bergen County, New Jersey will take you step-by-step through the process of planning and designing your own outdoor kitchen space, keeping functionality, balance, and ambiance in mind. No sub-contractors are used by Outdoor Living of New Jersey which helps to make your project run smoothly from conception to completion.
Step 1 – The outdoor kitchen process starts by choosing the grill size and brand, as well as the stainless steel components, such as storage drawers, that are important to make your outdoor kitchen functional. If you are not ready to replace your current grill, Outdoor Living of New Jersey will incorporate your existing grill or any other grill brand you desire. Refrigeration will also have to be considered at this point, Outdoor Living of New Jersey offers a full line of outdoor rated refrigerators, ice makers, and beer kegerators. They also offer different brands of stainless steel grills, components, and accessories, all built with 16 and 18 gauge 304 heavy-duty brushed stainless steel.
Step 2 – Once the stainless steel appliances have been chosen, they will dictate what modular cabinets will be needed to start creating different configurations. Their modular cabinets are built with a 20 gauge galvanized steel framing. All of their modular cabinets and modbar’s also feature a flexible exterior cement board that will last outside when exposed to the elements. This modular concept allows you to rearrange the layout of your kitchen until the last minute, making it very helpful to visualize your project before it is installed and completed. No more guesswork. Seating can also be added to the outdoor kitchen by adding a modular bar section, a table, or by simply extending the granite.
Step 3 – Choose from a variety of different outdoor kitchen finishes, from dozens of different stucco colors, brick, and real stone veneers. Real stone is certainly the most chosen facade option because of its beauty, variety of shapes and colors, durability and low maintenance.
Step 4 – Granite is the most requested option for an outdoor countertop due to its durability and easy maintenance outdoors. Granite comes in a large variety of colors, finishes, and edges.
Step 5 – Outdoor kitchen accessories can add charm and functionality to your outdoor kitchen. Electrical outlets mounted to your backsplash or bar will make it easy when a blender or coffee pot is needed at a party. You may also go one step further by adding a built-in blender to your granite countertop. Add some countertop mounted outdoor lighting for easy evening grilling, and enhance your real stone veneer by accenting it with low voltage lighting. Outdoor-rated TVs. and stereos will complete the fun while outdoors.
Outdoor Living of New Jersey started more than 40 years ago as a small company offering landscape services. In 2002, they added custom outdoor kitchens to complete the company’s services and offer a one-stop-shop to their clients. They offer free in-home consultation. During your first meeting, they will discuss your ideas, plans, and budget for your project.
Based on their evaluation of the project site, they will be able to offer you different design ideas to accomplish your dream outdoor living space. Outdoor Living of New Jersey has a unique ability to accommodate clients at different budgets and phases of an outdoor kitchen project.
What about outdoor living after summer ends?
According to Peter Liberatore of Bednar Landscape Service in North Jersey, “Outdoor living is not just for the summer anymore. If done correctly, your outdoor space can be utilized throughout the four seasons and last many, many years providing lots of great memories.”
When designing your outdoor space, here are some items to think about:
• Make sure an outdoor kitchen is functional in the space you have.
• Running water in the kitchen is essential but must be turned off in winter.
• Consider if you want hard-wired natural gas or propane tanks for your cooking needs.
• Make sure you have enough electrical outlets for your needs.
• Consider if you want your fireplace incorporated into the kitchen or as a stand-alone fire pit.
• There are many different stones and prefabricated materials to chose from; pick the one that suits your lifestyle best.
• A hot tub or spa can be a great way to relax all year round.
By doing your homework and planning your outdoor living space with an experienced professional, a lot of the guesswork goes away and you can have a worry-free environment to enjoy year-round.
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