GARDEN DESIGN
OUTDOOR LIVING IN THE UK HITS RECORD DEMAND
Outdoor Kitchens have been popular in countries like America and Australia for decades . But in the last 5-10 years , we have seen a steady increase in demand for people wanting to embrace Outdoor Living in the UK .
And there is no doubt that extending the living space of a house into the garden is a good move . Looking at trends such as bifold doors and open plan living spaces shows how people are shifting into a true ‘ bring the indoors out ’ approach to housing design .
And it is more than just kerb appeal . This year , fuelled by the national lockdown experienced , demand for outdoor living and outdoor cooking has reached new heights . The extra time people have spent at home has resulted in a boom for home and garden improvements , with designers and landscapers across the UK struggling to keep up with demand .
Coupled with the ability to socialise outdoors , 2021 has put Outdoor Living firmly on the map .
So , what is an outdoor kitchen ? Dougal Donald , Grillo ’ s co-founder , says that a Grillo outdoor kitchen is so much more than a place to cook up beef burgers and sausages . “ Our vision is to bring people together around food and flames . So , instead of having the barbecue tucked away in the corner , we wanted to bring guests and host together , and to enable socialising and cooking to happen in one place .”
What about the weather , we hear you say ? Well , if you ’ ve ever travelled to Australia or parts of America which experience 30-40 ° C summers , you ’ ll know that staying outside in those temperatures is pretty unbearable . One of the great things about the UK is our moderate pleasant summers , ideal for enjoying the sunshine and a good barbecue . Roll out the great British outdoors !
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