Outdoor Kitchens – Why They Are Worth It

Homeowners today consider outdoor living spaces as a natural extension of the home. As a result, outdoor kitchens are increasingly popular here in Northwest Florida, where our subtropical climate makes it possible to enjoy our outdoor living space year-round. Also, many real estate professionals agree that outdoor kitchens are one of the most desirable features that homebuyers want when buying a home.

The National Association of Home Builders reports that more buyers desire luxury features, including an outdoor kitchen, a built-in barbecue grill, and an exquisite fireplace. These types of home improvements, when done professionally with quality appliances and luxury features, can increase your property value. In addition, when you decide to sell your home in the future, you can recoup most of your outdoor kitchen investment. Here are five benefits that make it worthwhile to install a professional outdoor kitchen to your Destin home.

Benefit #1: Entertaining Outside With Family & Friends

It can get very crowded indoors when entertaining family or friends, so moving the party outside gives everyone more room to socialize around a luxurious outdoor kitchen. It’s a great conversation piece and convenient for providing refreshments to guests. More importantly, instead of going back and forth between the kitchen and living room, an outdoor kitchen allows the host to enjoy the fun with their family and friends.

Benefit #2: Reduces Energy Costs

Cooking in an indoor kitchen makes your home warmer and more uncomfortable while increasing cooling costs. Plus, most homes in Florida have electric kitchen appliances, further growing utility bills. On the other hand, the heat dissipates into the atmosphere when cooking in an outdoor kitchen. Plus, installing outdoor ceiling fans will keep your cooking space cooler with less smoke. You will also enjoy lower utility bills when installing an outdoor kitchen with propane or natural gas burners and grills.

Benefit #3: Increases Kitchen Space

Increasing kitchen space is another reason outdoor kitchens are definitely worth the investment. Outdoor kitchens give you the space and flexibility you need to prepare meals, cook delicious side dishes, and grill your favorite proteins without the limited space constraints for less than the cost of a traditional indoor kitchen remodel.

Benefit #4: Build a Custom Dream Kitchen

The Doodlebuggers showrooms in Pensacola and Destin offer the ultimate in luxury outdoor kitchen appliances and accessories, including stainless steel sinks, refrigerators, professional-grade cooktops, grills, fireplaces, and more from top-quality brands consumers trust the most. In addition, our full-service custom design team will help you choose the options and installations to build your dream kitchen, complete with custom cabinetry, countertops, islands, and flooring with all the trimmings for the perfect outdoor kitchen experience.

Benefit #5: Increases Property Value

Outdoor kitchens are an increasingly sought-after amenity. An outdoor kitchen can add up to 10 percent to your property value, depending on the quality and features. In addition, a recent Homelight real estate agent survey found that homeowners can recoup 50% to 70% of their investment when they sell their homes.

Outdoor Kitchens in Northwest Florida

Doodlebuggers will help you plan, customize, and build the ultimate outdoor kitchen for your home. Visit our Destin showroom at 36054 Emerald Coast Pkwy Suite 100, or call 850-243-0154 to schedule an appointment. You can also contact us HERE for a free online estimate.