LANDSCAPING & EXTERNAL WORKS
HEATING , SEATING & EATING
How to Create the Ultimate , Year-Round Outdoor Entertaining Space
Whilst progress has been made , Covid clearly isn ' t going away anytime soon and as such , homeowners are increasingly embracing a new way of living and entertaining . According to specialist outdoor living spaces firm , Outdoor Kitchen Expert , that means creating a year-round entertaining area that allows for safe outdoor socialising , whatever the weather .
This emphasis on outdoor living means that families are looking at the overall entertainment experience . A barbecue , table and chairs might once have sufficed , but homeowners are now looking for fridges , pizza ovens , stateof-the-art barbeques , hot chocolate stations , ice machines , AV systems and more , according to the Outdoor Kitchen Expert team .
“ Our gardens have taken on such a greater importance since the pandemic . During 2022 , we expect to see a more sophisticated approach to outdoor entertaining , as families increasingly embrace their outside areas as permanent socializing spaces , rather than temporary ones . There ' s a focus on outdoor ' living ' rather than simply cooking or dining .”
All of this means that practical considerations are a top priority , with heating and seating coming under as much scrutiny as eating . Heat is top of the list for UK homeowners looking to create a space that can be used year-round , closely followed by protection from the elements . That means patio heaters , remote controlled electric heaters , fire pits and the like , along with appropriate coverings .
Duncan Aird , Co-Founder and Designer , Outdoor Kitchen Expert
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