A lot of us are spending much more time at home these days.
And with all this extra time at home…
Were looking for ways to make our living space more comfortable and entertaining.
With staycations becoming more popular than ever, we want to make the most out of our leisure time.
Id like to suggest to you abackyard projectthat the entire family will enjoy for years to come.
That project is an outdoor kitchen withfireplace.
Why an outdoor kitchen with fireplace?
Thats exactly what well be going over here today.
First, lets start with an outdoor kitchen.
In this article
Why an Outdoor Kitchen?
Theres a lot to love about anoutdoor kitchenversus other backyard projects.
No matter the event, it makes your backyard the perfect venue for everything.
Outdoor kitchens are an excellent choice for families as well, and for many reasons.
Lets talk about that!
Having an outdoor kitchen is an excellent way to introduce them to cooking and grilling outdoors.
They can help you prep steak kabobs, or mix a dressing together for a salad.
you’re able to explain proper safety around a grill and cooking meat properly.
Your kids will love having this hands-on experience with you.
These are memories they will hold dear for the rest of their lives.
And who knows…
Maybe one day the kids will be cooking a meal for you!
Either way, having an outdoor kitchen is a great way to spend time together as a family.
Plenty of laughs, love, and great food to top it off!
Even better, an outdoor kitchen can help you lead a healthier lifestyle.
Outdoor Kitchens help you eat Healthier
This is certainly a big deal for families!
With an outdoor kitchen, healthy food is both easy and delicious.
You get to select all your ingredients.
Like it or not, restaurant food isnt healthy.
When youre cooking your own food, you have full control over the ingredients you use.
Food grilled at home doesnt need all those additives to be incredibly flavorful and delicious, anyway.
it’s possible for you to marinade your steak in olive oil instead of vegetable oil.
you’re free to control how much salt you use.
You dont need to add any sugar.
If you still want sweetness, you’re free to use honey or maple syrup.
Theres no MSG or other additives in the seasonings you use.
There are few things better than a fresh, home grilled meal with pure ingredients.
Both parents and kids alike will love it!
Best of all, the whole family will be healthier for making these choices.
Pretty great, right?
Benefits of an outdoor kitchen extend beyond healthier food.
They also enhance our connection to the outdoors.
And if we do want to connect with nature, it can often be a challenge.
You simply may not have the time to drive to the beach or hiking trail.
It can be a hassle that sometimes feels like its more work than its worth.
Thankfully, an outdoor kitchen brings entertainment back to the outdoors.
Without the travel and time burden.
Just imagine this a moment.
The kids are outside playing in the yard while you and your spouse are preparing an excellent meal.
The sun is shining, the air is clear and fresh, the ground is warm beneath your feet.
Its such a peaceful experience to cook outdoors in tandem with nature.
Its a way to reconnect with the earth.
Plus, the kids are getting plenty of sunshine and enjoying the beautiful weather!
So much better than having them cooped up inside, right?
The best part about this is the outdoor kitchen is not fleeting.
you’re free to enjoy it as often or as little as you like.
you might cook on it once a month, once a week, or every day!
If youre sold on an outdoor kitchen, you may be interested in further upgrading your backyard living space.
Id like to make the case for adding a fire feature to your backyard as well.
Why add a Fire Feature?
In my mind, a fire feature is the perfect complement to an outdoor kitchen.
As you well know, the outdoor kitchen is the entertainment hub of your backyard.
Everyone loves to gather where the food is being cooked!
Once dinner is over, however, theres no clear place to gather anymore.
And as a result, the evening tends to come to a natural end.
A fire feature is an excellent way to keep the party going, or extend family time.
While you and the family normally head inside after dinner, you might light the fireplace instead.
Chatting away the evening around a glowing fire is a perfect way to end the night in my mind!
Instead of watching TV until bed, you and the kids are enjoying a peaceful fire.
There are many other benefits to adding a fire feature to your backyard.
Lets dig into that!
First of all, a fire feature is a gorgeous addition to your yard.
Certainly youll get lots of compliments and positive feedback on it.
Its a conversation starter that adds elegance to your backyard.
Even more importantly, a fire feature IS the conversation piece.
After dinner has gone and passed, the fireplace is where conversation will happen well into the evening.
A fire feature provides a venue for you to connect with your family.
And I mean truly connect.
No cell phones, no TV, no nothing.
Just a fire and your family joking around and having a great time.
Conversation flows effortlessly around a fire, and time seems to slip away from us.
We could watch it forever!
Its entrancing, and we could watch it all night without getting bored.
This fascination with fire is well ingrained in us as humans.
Just think about it.
In our caveman days, building a fire was absolutely essential for survival.
We as humans have grown alongside fire.
We simply wouldnt be here today without it.
So it is this natural kinship that persists today, that explains our fascination with fire.
you could easily chat the night away gathered around the warm glow of a fire.
Sharing silly ghost stories, telling jokes, and making memories.
Joyful evenings spent around the fire arememories that will be treasured by your whole familyforever.
A Fireplace keeps us Outdoors Longer
Summer always goes by too fast.
Before we know it, the weathers cooling off and its time to shut off the grill.
How does this happen every year?
A fire feature in your backyard helps you get more out of the summer season.
You dont have to use your outdoor kitchen to still enjoy time outdoors.
you could light the fireplace!
it’s possible for you to spend many crisp fall evenings around the fire with your family.
Add in a hot cider or hot chocolate, and its the perfect night in!
A fire feature doesnt just extend your time outdoors into the fall, it does the same with springtime!
A fire feature can let you do that a little earlier.
Even if this isnt possible for you, you might spend plenty spring evenings around the fireplace!
Now after reading all this you may be interested in starting an outdoor kitchen with fireplace project.
The question is, how to go about it?
Let me help you with that!
Starting yourOutdoor Kitchenwith Fireplace Project
Firstly, and most importantly, do your research!
The options out there for outdoor kitchens and fire features are widely varied.
Its essential to do your research and find the option that fits your needs best.
I wont be detailing all the options here, as it would be a whole other article!
However, I will share with you how to get started with a company I am particularly partial to.
That company is RTA Outdoor Living.
RTA sells and manufactures ready-to-assemble outdoor kitchen kits.
They also offer fire features that match the outdoor kitchens.
These kits come to you fully finished as panels.
They are shipped straight to your door with appliances from Coyote Outdoor Living.
Then, all you need is a friend and a power drill to assemble.
This project can be done in one afternoon, completely finished!
That means once arrived, youll be grilling the same day!
Pretty amazing, right?
Its my belief that RTA has the easiest, highest quality, option on the market for outdoor kitchens.
Dont take it from me, however.
If youre looking for a standard option, browse the website!
Theres tons of information about all the different options available.
You may also opt to download a free catalog for more information.
If youre looking for a custom kitchen, use their free online design software.
Doesnt get much easier than that!
Last step is assemble, and then you’re able to enjoy!
An RTA outdoor kitchen and fire feature is an easy project the family can accomplish together.
Best of all, youll have created a beautiful entertainment center in your backyard.
This is a space you might enjoy endlessly with your family for years to come.
I hope Ive encouraged you to look into adding an outdoor kitchen and fire feature to your backyard.
Its a fun project that is certainly worthy of your time!
