Just as the indoor kitchen is a magnet for guests at any party, your outdoor kitchen is going to become the focal point of your entire property.

Outdoor kitchens offer many immediate advantages over conventional indoor cooking. The first advantage is that outdoor kitchens bring family and guests together to enjoy meals outdoors along with casual entertaining. Outdoor kitchens have certainly become one of the hottest items in outdoor living in the last few years. You can get the same options from your indoor kitchen and you can put those things in your outdoor kitchen. For example, you can get cabinets, grills, refrigerators, and many more amenities.

Paradise Restored can design an outdoor kitchen that will reflect your taste and needs. How elaborate it will be, will depend on what features are important to you and your family. This may often be impacted by how often you cook outdoors and what you can afford. If you cook outdoors only occasionally, you can keep things down to a bare minimum. However if you cook outdoors as often as the weather will allow, you may be justified in going all out. Our experience is that you are going to love having an outdoor kitchen so much, that you will end up using it exclusively during the summer, and frequently in the spring and autumn. The most basic item for your outdoor kitchen is a place to cook. The most common item to cook with in an outdoor kitchen is a BBQ grill. These grills come in many shapes and sizes. We can help you decide what grill will fit your outdoor kitchen.

No kitchen would be complete without a sink. Outdoor sinks are either fed with a hose or connected to the home's water supply. Good choices for your outdoor sink would be either stainless steel or ceramic.

You might want to consider keeping your kitchen sheltered from the elements. There are many ways to achieve this. The most common is to build a Gazebo. Other options include Patio Extensions off of your home or Pergola's. Paradise Restored offers custom made shelters for your outdoor kitchen in countless design possibilities.
 
Prepare for Guests: Just as the indoor kitchen is a magnet for guests at any party, your outdoor kitchen is going to become the focal point of your entire property. On a summer evening, everyone will be attracted to your outdoor kitchen area, with the smell of your Barbecue, the soft evening breeze, and the comfort of the outdoors. Imagine your own little Paradise where your guests are enjoying your outdoor kitchen, maybe helping with the Barbecue or just hanging out and enjoy the space. Outdoor kitchens are perfect for families as well. Imagine spending a relaxing evening with your family outside in your outdoor kitchen. No T.V., no other modern gadgets, just good old fashion fun and conversation.

Hardscaping your outdoor kitchen is very important. You must try to avoid using a surface that is slick, which eliminates tile or marble right off the bat. Paradise Restored uses many Hardscaping materials that will not only complement your outdoor kitchen but are very safe in outdoor kitchen settings. We use natural stone such as flagstone or slate, concrete pavers, or even high end bluestone finishes. Paradise Restored has the knowledge and expertise to ensure your hardscaping is not only done right but also that it perfectly blends into your own little Paradise. 

Please call us today for a free no obligation meeting with our Outdoor Kitchen designer. We would be happy to come to your home, view your space and share our extensive knowledge about outdoor kitchen designs. Our goal is to help you create a truly unique and enjoyable outdoor kitchen that you and your family will enjoy for many years to come.

Call us today! Oregon (503) 788-3117 or Washington (360) 906-9554
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Paradise Restored Landscaping
P.O. Box 16190
Portland, Oregon 97292