Make Your Outdoor Kitchen Stand Out
Imagine suburbia in an old movie… All the white houses look exactly alike, each one with a picket fence out front, sidewalk leading to the door. Now imagine all of your friends in awe talking about your brand new outdoor kitchen. Don’t you want something about your home that stands out? Now that you’ve decided to reconstruct your outdoor space, it’s time to make sure your area stands out from the other patios on the block. Nobody wants to be an exact copy of their neighbor, so follow these three steps to make your outdoor space the most unique on the block!
1. Know your space.
You can’t make the most of your yard if you don’t have a solid understanding of the space you’re working with. Measurements, materials, and desired dynamics are all important when choosing the pieces of your layout and design. Understand that corner of the yard that always gets muddy when it rains. Know what kind of grass grows best in your soil. Listen to the stone-working experts when they recommend certain types of rock in your environment. The better you know what you’re working with, the more in tune you will be with what the space needs.
2. Know your neighbors.
How can you know what to avoid copying if you’ve never seen the neighbors’ yards? It’s good to get a feel for the outdoor vibe of the neighborhood so that you can make selections that fit with the pre-existing design of your neighbors while still creating something unique for you.
3. Know yourself.
Remember that the only person you really need to please with your outdoor design is yourself. If you’re happy with the results and they reflect who you are, then they’ll already look different from all other houses. Taking the time to really evaluate what you’re looking for in an outdoor space, making lists of goals, and sketching multiple options, is important to create the ultimate getaway right in your own home.
Don’t put too much pressure on yourself to be the most uniquely designed house on the block - many design elements are popular for a reason. That being said, don’t be afraid to get creative and take risks. Remember to work with your environment, not against it. Celebrate the diversity in your existing space and work with the natural elements. Stay creative!
1. Know your space.
You can’t make the most of your yard if you don’t have a solid understanding of the space you’re working with. Measurements, materials, and desired dynamics are all important when choosing the pieces of your layout and design. Understand that corner of the yard that always gets muddy when it rains. Know what kind of grass grows best in your soil. Listen to the stone-working experts when they recommend certain types of rock in your environment. The better you know what you’re working with, the more in tune you will be with what the space needs.
2. Know your neighbors.
How can you know what to avoid copying if you’ve never seen the neighbors’ yards? It’s good to get a feel for the outdoor vibe of the neighborhood so that you can make selections that fit with the pre-existing design of your neighbors while still creating something unique for you.
3. Know yourself.
Remember that the only person you really need to please with your outdoor design is yourself. If you’re happy with the results and they reflect who you are, then they’ll already look different from all other houses. Taking the time to really evaluate what you’re looking for in an outdoor space, making lists of goals, and sketching multiple options, is important to create the ultimate getaway right in your own home.
Don’t put too much pressure on yourself to be the most uniquely designed house on the block - many design elements are popular for a reason. That being said, don’t be afraid to get creative and take risks. Remember to work with your environment, not against it. Celebrate the diversity in your existing space and work with the natural elements. Stay creative!