Top Five Reasons You Should Have a Summer Kitchen in Florida
From grilling grouper to splashing around past sunset, summers in Central Florida are full of fun, great memories, and blissful feelings. Many of these memories are traced back to the outdoor space in homes. Summer kitchens are by far one of the best additions to a home in Central Florida. There are so many reasons to appreciate a great summer kitchen we’ve made a list of five reasons to get you started.
Grilling Greatness: Of course grilling is on the list of top five reasons. For starters, grilling means the ability to easily talk to everyone while still entertaining. Having a grill in your summer kitchen is not only a great way to guarantee some healthy meals, it is also an easy way to meal prep for the week. Grab some veggies and any other lean protein and grill away. You can safely save the food for the easiest meal prep all summer long—in fact we’re bold enough to propose that in Florida this can happen all year long. For even more summer adventure for your tastebuds, search for fun ways to grill fruit!
Fresh Air Freedom: If you are working from home or now commute, it is still so very important to spend some time outdoors. Perhaps you already go for a run, walk, or bike ride to spend some time outside, but why not enjoy dinner outside? Create a tradition or a goal of maybe doing dinner once a week outside. Fresh air is important for our overall physical and mental health. Guaranteeing this time does not have to be tedious at all, in fact, it should be enjoyable. How about a breakfast outdoors once in a while or a little classic burger night sometimes. A summer kitchen is a cost effective way to bring the delight of outdoor dining to your home with all of the perfect ingredients tailored exactly for your tastebuds.
Summer Sunsets: One of the most beautiful realities about living in Florida is, of course, the delicious warm weather all year round, but also the amazing sunsets. There is no better way to show appreciation and gratitude than by simply spending some time away from a screen and tuning into the most beautiful natural wonders we have—sunsets. A dinner under the pergola or some easy listening in your lanai can be the best way to enjoy summer sunsets every single evening in the comfort of your home. Entertaining in your summer kitchen? What a thought it is to think that each night there is a brand new art piece to enjoy and contemplate with guests.
Pool Practicality: Whether you like to lounge around by the pool or have little summer swimmers that love splashing around all day, having an outdoor living space that has some kitchen essentials is a great way to keep everyone going all day long. Imagine being able to have prepared snacks like sliced fruit or pre-made sandwiches in your small fridge ready to grab and go for easy snacking. Cold beverages, containers with ready to go salad items with a freshly grilled toppings with allow for delicious meals that are uninterrupted by chlorine floors indoors.
Easy Cleaning: We cannot leave out one of the best reasons to guarantee a summer kitchen—cleaning! Summer kitchens are easy to use and easy to clean. Grab the hose and hose down the area under the table and around the grill for a quick clean around the area. Summer kitchens allow for stress free eating and worry free spilling. Whether you decide to use paper or bamboo plates for easy cleaning with larger gatherings or you use washable plates, cleanup can be simple and quick with a built-in sink and cabinetry for storing your equipment. Summer kitchens are easy to wipe down and are the very best way to add more time to spend with family and friends all summer long.
The possibilities for enjoyment in Florida are almost endless much like the summer months here. Whether you build your summer kitchen under a pergola, added to a lanai, or create a version you design, without a doubt, it will be worth it. One of the best things we can do is invest in ourselves and the space we live in. We truly believe we can add to our overall wellbeing by simply making the decision to intentionally enjoy the space we live in. We are here to support you in your vision for your home.
To start creating your perfect outdoor kitchen contact us today at 1-407-237-3128.