Mood lighting can create intimate spaces beneath starlit skies while accent lights highlight unique architectural features or landscaping masterpieces. Remember my dear readers, creating a magical mood doesn't end with casting spells over sizzling steaks or spinning salads - include enchantment in your illumination as well; because what's good food if not seen under beautiful light? Chapter 5: Spice it Up! Extras to Enhance Your Summer Kitchen Experience A Symphony of Sizzling Sounds: Outdoor Entertainment Systems Start with the sink. That’s where you’re going to spend a lot of your time, cleaning, prepping, and doing dishes. You’ll also want a beautiful view while you’re doing your work, right? As for kitchen worktop ideas, Natalie says her clients tend to specify quartz. ‘It’s extremely durable and easy to clean and maintain. Our suppliers have an amazing selection of colours, some which look like real marble,’ she explains. 'Many clients enjoy cooking and want to ensure a worksurface doesn’t stain easily,’ she adds.

Brush them aside! There are countless elegant and efficient venting solutions available that will keep your air as clear as your conscience. I've been at far too many gatherings where the host has put together a fantastic spread only for dusk to roll around and plunge us into near darkness. It's quite tragic when you can't discern if you're reaching out for a fillet mignon or burnt-out burger patty simply because someone didn't think lighting was important!

When planning any successful layoutfactoring in ample space to keep clutter out of sightis always key to making the space work harder for you. ‘Storage seems to be focusing on the practical rather than clever gizmos,’ says Rod from Kütchehaus. ‘Customers want large easy-access storage, such as pan drawers in islands and big-opening larder units.’ While brass and stainless steel are still popular choices for hardware, Aluminium will take centre stage for 2023. Changing up your hardware is a great way to make your kitchen look expensive on a budget, and with a low environmental impact, the material is growing in popularity as people become more and concerned with carbon footprints in the interiors and design worlds. When planning a summer kitchen, keep in mind that there are three methods of preserving food it’s particularly well-suited to: storage, canning, and drying.

Each recipe has a story, making this a fascinating read as well as a stunning cookbook” BBC Good Food First off, I ask you this -- what's the very essence of your summer kitchen? It's not the grill - Yes, I said it! Look at investing in good-quality covers to protect your kit from the elements. Wooden surfaces need to be cleaned and treated once a year. If you have the space (and money), consider a well-ventilated gazebo to shelter your kitchen year round. When gathering ideas for your dream summer kitchen, consider incorporating these essential features: At John Lewis of Hungerford, our bespoke kitchen designs are guaranteed to provide you with a beautiful life-proof kitchen. To ensure we are crafting the ideal space for you and your family, we have broken our design process down into three simple steps: Step 1 – Free kitchen design consultation

Lighting: You’ll need multiple bright lights so you can clearly see what you’re doing, especially if you plan to use the space at dusk or after sunset. Fast forward centuries later, we have now transformed this utilitarian corner into hedonistic havens that amplify our lifestyle quotients tenfold! Today's summer kitchens embody architectural finesse with state-of-the-art appliances nestled within stylish layouts surrounded by comfortable seating arrangements--all under open skies! Any respectable summer kitchen NEEDS weatherproofing measures in place. Your appliances are not just some throwaway items; they represent sizeable investments meant for long-term enjoyment.

Editor's note: This story was originally published on June 16, 2016. It has been updated with new information.Inside these kitchens of the 18th century—be they seasonal or not—little would actually signify the space as, well, a kitchen—at least to modern-day dwellers. "The whole notion of a kitchen with purpose-built cabinetry and countertops is very modern," said Carlisle. "We don’t see kitchens like the ones we’re used to until after 1930." My grandparents had a fancy one with a dedicated larder, a cool, dry area for storing canned goods and preserves. They also kept squash, root veggies and orchard fruits in there to last through fall and winter. History of Summer Kitchens If money is no object, there are now quite a few companies that will design and install a whole outdoor kitchen for you. They'll also look after any necessary wiring and plumbing. What is the best surface for an outdoor kitchen? Without proper ventilation, you're merely creating an open-air gas chamber. Do I hear protests on practicality and aesthetics?