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Enjoy the Weather and Stay Comfortable Outside This Fall

When cold weather arrives in Fall, many people pack up their outdoor furniture and don’t venture out again until Spring arrives. However, there are ways to enjoy the outdoors even during the colder seasons.

Add an Outdoor Fireplace

When it starts to get cold, sitting outside bundled in a sweater and jacket likely doesn’t sound too appealing. However, if you add an outdoor fireplace to your outside living area, you can make the space much more comfortable, even for prolonged outings. You’ll be surprised how much people love gathering by your outdoor fireplace, especially if it’s near a comfortable sofa and a cozy throw blanket or two.

Try Sheepskins

Sheepskins make great outdoor coverings for chairs and seating areas in the fall. Best of all, you can easily throw them over chairs and benches to keep your warm and comfortable, then pack them quickly take them inside for the night so they don’t get dirty. As an alternative to sheepskins, try using faux-fur blankets. They’re soft to the touch, warm and luxurious.

Contact Outdoor Environments for more information on outdoor living rooms and kitchens for your home.

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Planning Is Key to the Best Outdoor Kitchen Money Can Buy

Outdoor living rooms and kitchens are becoming increasingly more popular among homeowners. If you decide that you want to build an outdoor kitchen to complement your outdoor living area, then be sure to plan it out first.

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There are a few things that you should consider during the planning stages of your outdoor kitchen. First of all, ask yourself what kind of food you will be preparing. Will you be cooking full meals for large parties? Or will it be simply to whip up small snacks or lunches for intimate social gatherings? The amount of people you plan to entertain is a factor as well.  If you like to throw large parties, you will need the kitchen space to match.  If you prefer inviting a few friends over for a quiet evening, a smaller kitchen can suffice.

You’ll also have to figure out where you’ll want to build your outdoor kitchen. A place that provides shade from the sun is a must, and a nice view is a welcome feature as well. Make sure the layout makes sense as well; you don’t want it to get in the way of foot traffic in your yard. You’ll want to plan on using materials that are not only aesthetically attractive, but that can withstand the outdoor elements and are also easy to maintain.

Begin planning an outdoor kitchen for your home by contacting us online at Outdoor Environments.  We would be happy to help you design your dream kitchen!

Make Pizza Outside with a Stone Oven (Recipes Included)

Outdoor grilling is one of America’s favorite pastimes during the warmer months of the year. And recently, a new trend has hit backyards everywhere: custom stone or brick pizza ovens.

Best of all, a customized outdoor pizza maker won’t cramp your style if grilling is a priority. These ovens make for a great complement to more traditional grilling stations.

Now for the fun part… how the heck to you make a pizza outside? These recipes should provide all the inspiration you need.

Outdoor Environments is the certified contractor you need for custom outdoor kitchens in Kansas City. Contact us today to get started on yours!

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Dad Wants a Grill… and an Outdoor Kitchen

Are you stuck trying to figure out the perfect give for your dad or husband for Father’s Day? You’ve only a got about a week left to figure it out. Father’s Day is on June 19th. But Outdoor Environments is here to help speed up the process. Why not get dad a brand new barbecue grill for his big day?

Grills are great not only for dads, but for the entire family. Not only is grilling one of the healthiest ways to prepare food, but it provides an opportunity for the entire family to gather and have fun in the summer sun. And if dad is a true grill master, it’ll give mom a break from cooking dinner for a change. What mom doesn’t want that?

Of course, you can always take your barbecue grill a step further by letting Outdoor Environments plan a whole outdoor kitchen around it. For more information about how we can do this for you, call us at 913-897-2706.

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