Outdoor Kitchens Focus on Flexibility

Entertaining at home is fueling the growth of the outdoor kitchen market, with more homeowners looking to extend the “heart of the home” outdoors. These outdoor living spaces that are enjoyed by all ages include stainless steel cabinetry, stone and ultra-compact, ‘Dekton’ countertops, outdoor rated refrigerators, wine units, water stations, ice bins, unique LED lighting applications and warming units allow the spaces to be used year round.

The whole idea is to create a personalized space that works for the way the homeowner cooks, entertains and uses the space.

Here are some of the hottest trends in Outdoor Kitchens right now:

There are a variety of grills on the market today including infrared cooking grills. There are other specialized items available such as pizza ovens, multi-use power burners, teppanyaki grills and the wood-fired egg to really wow your guests.

Outdoor islands and peninsulas are requested the most with designs that incorporate pull-out trash receptacles, bartender’s stations with storage for ice and drinks along with compartments for condiments & cabinet storage for outdoor dishware.

While stainless steel remains the classic outdoor finish for cabinets, there are beautiful powder-coat finishes in a wide array of colors in many different styles including the popular shaker look, as well as weather-resistant wood tones that look authentic!

Time Worn to Terrific

     The owners of this outdated1960’s kitchen were ready for a change and sought out Renovisions after seeing one of their eye-catching ads in South Shore Living Magazine. It was time to start fresh with a cleaner and brighter look with more functional storage. The professionals at Renovisions worked as a team to accommodate their wishes while being mindful of their existing traditional styled furnishings.

     Keeping a similar layout, the old cabinets, flooring, countertops, door, window and appliances were removed as well as the wall between the kitchen and dining room to accommodate additional cabinets while creating an L for more useful countertop space. Replacing the worn stained wooden door and double hung window with a new prairie-style window and breezeway door in white finish was the first order of business. By replacing the tired vinyl floor with new oak wood floors the space became warm & inviting. The beautiful new white painted shaker-style cabinets look fabulous with the natural ivory-tan blend granite countertops and sleek stainless steel appliances. Simple, yet elegant white subway tiles provide a serene and open feel to the space. Creating a small niche area behind the slide-in range was also at the top of our clients list to accommodate the spices they use daily, turning an ordinary look to extraordinary.

     Pesto change-o, as if by magic Renovisions transformed this dated tight-fit kitchen into a warm and inviting better functioning space that is definitely pleasing to the eyes of these homeowners who are thrilled with the end result and grateful for the high quality work along with the professional manner in which their project was completed.

What a great before and after! We think it came out terrific and are glad that the homeowner agrees.

“Thanks to you, Ed, Mike, and Liz for all your hard work. The kitchen is beautiful and I love the backsplash! The whole room looks beautiful, I’m so glad that we went with the white subway tiles in the end. They’re light and clean and really pretty. Thanks for everything, Cathy. Your team has done a wonderful job! We appreciate all your help and hard work.”  – Bea R.

Decorative Design Ideas That Make the Difference

Choosing your cabinet door style is important as it can dominate the look of the room. Consider the frame and color to suit your new kitchen and bath space.

Natural solid-wood cabinets have a light, transparent top coat for protection.

Stain is applied to add color to cabinetry. It also protects the wood.

A high-quality enamel paint in any desired color can be applied to wood cabinets.

A glaze applied over paint or stain will adhere to the natural nooks of the wood to provide a contrast & unique look.

Choose from these countertop edges to enhance your design and reflect your style.

Designing a Beautiful Kitchen

1. Hide the clutter. Add a pantry and interior storage compartments.

2. Invite gathering. Include a peninsula or island with overhang to accommodate stools for guests.

3. Crete open flow. Design to allow good central connection from kitchen to family room and outside entertaining areas.

4. Decorative Details. To ensure a beautiful, elegant kitchen, include architectural and decorative details that will make a difference.

5. Don’t forget the lights. Add dimmers on each switch to create a change in atmosphere at night and use LED fixtures to save energy and dollars.

Passing Through

A creative, highly functional design allowing light to come through the textured glass which adds dimension and style while connecting the dining room to the kitchen.