The Broadmoor neighborhood in southwest Colorado Springs sits comfortably at the base of Cheyenne Mountain surrounded by the best of the natural beauty the state has to offer. The area grew outward from the world-acclaimed Broadmoor Hotel soon establishing itself as a community of elegant homes, tree-lined streets, and an active lifestyle. It only makes sense for homeowners to take advantage of the stunning environment and green living spaces by adding an outdoor kitchen by Jake's Designs.
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Why Have an Outdoor Kitchen?
The concept of outdoor rooms as an extension of your home is growing in popularity around the country. Cooking spaces, especially outdoor kitchens, are perfect for both entertaining as well as just spending time with family and friends in a fresh air environment. Backyards become a natural gathering place while neighborhood chefs show off their culinary skills. There are several valid reasons for building an outdoor kitchen.
- Maintaining healthier eating habits is easy when you grill your food. You can experiment with new recipes you would hesitate to prepare indoors, but that are ideal for open-flame grills. Outdoor cooking takes the boring out of meal preparation.
- Adding a kitchen to your outdoor living space increases the value of your home. Quality appliances and components not only provide years of enjoyment, but they also improve your home's curb appeal. You will find a functional outdoor kitchen is a worthwhile investment if you ever decide to sell.
- Backyard cooking saves you money. Utility bills are lower when indoor appliances aren't heating up the house requiring air conditioning to keep it cool. The option to prepare meals outside can often reduce the need to eat out because meal preparation becomes more enjoyable.
- There is no better way to entertain than with an outdoor kitchen. You can socialize with your friends and family while you dazzle them with your cooking skills and entice them with mouth-watering aromas. It is also a great way to keep food odors outside leaving your house smelling fresh and clean.
- Special events and occasions can be celebrated in style in your backyard oasis. Cooking a feast outside for a birthday bash or anniversary is an ideal way to establish fun family traditions you will look forward to every year.
What are My Outdoor Kitchen Options in Broadmoor, Colorado?
Jake's Designs specializes in customized landscaping services including a wide range of outdoor kitchen designs and styles. Our experienced team can help homeowners determine the best and safest placement for their outdoor kitchen as well as identify which materials are most suited to the location. Jake also helps you choose the right appliances focusing on both long-lasting functionality and aesthetic beauty. There are several fantastic custom features to consider when designing the perfect outdoor kitchen for your home.
- Grill - The heart of any outdoor living space is often the grill where backyard food gurus adeptly sear meats over an open flame or get busy grill-roasting corn on the cob. Built-in gas grills are a popular choice with a variety of cool options to explore. Quality stainless steel or ceramic grills will last you a lifetime. It requires little maintenance and provides everything you need to create a meal everyone will rave about.
- Refrigerator - You can save trips back and forth to the house by installing a refrigerator in your outdoor kitchen by Jake's Designs. Keep your salads cold and your condiments fresh while the grill is fired up. You won't have to worry about the changing weather but instead enjoy the convenience of keeping food at a consistent temperature. Refrigerators can be built-in or free-standing with a selection of different size options available.
- Pizza Oven - Bring fun to the backyard with a wood-fired pizza oven. It offers a whole new meaning to family pizza night and you may find your neighbors wandering over to investigate where the savory Italian-style aromas are coming from. Pizza ovens are versatile too, perfect for smoking vegetables or making homemade bread. It's an ideal accessory for your fabulous outdoor kitchen.
- Storage - Just like your indoor kitchen, you need countertops and storage drawers to keep clutter at bay. Most kitchen designs come with some type of storage usually in cabinet form. Keeping cooking utensils and towels close at hand saves continuous round trips to the house for what you need.
- Sinks - The addition of a backyard kitchen sink may seem unnecessary but it provides more functionality than you might think. A sink lets you wash and prepare your food in one place close to where the cooking magic begins. Jake's Designs can help determine the best mounting and placement options. Sinks are also great for icing down the wine and beer.
What Else Should be Considered?
Jake's Designs works with homeowners to realize their outdoor living dreams including planning and implementing every key aspect of their outdoor kitchen. From hardscaping projects to make the most out of backyard spaces to retaining walls and landscape drainage, Jake's knowledgeable team is ready to take your landscaping ideas to a whole new level. If you enjoy outdoor cooking even after the sun goes down, proper lighting is essential for safety and entertaining under the stars.
Light up the Night - The right lighting can dramatically change your outdoor dining experience by increasing visibility in the cooking areas as well as setting the mood. You can place the light above the grill to use when you need it or install aesthetically-pleasing under-counter top lighting to highlight beautiful stonework and other features. Wall lights in seating areas cast a romantic glow or add colored LED lights for a bit of whimsy.
Fire Pits and Water Features - You can include an extra dose of warmth and ambiance near your outdoor kitchen with a fire pit or waterfall. Installing a fire pit close to the cooking action invites relaxed conversation and offers a leisurely camp-like atmosphere. Create the ultimate outdoor entertaining space by letting Jake's Designs build a pond or small waterfall nearby. It may turn your yard into a grilling haven you will never want to leave.
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Why Choose Jake's Designs?
Jake's Designs is Broadmoor and Colorado Springs' premier high-end landscaping contractor. Our top-of-the-line and award-winning landscape designs are tailored to meet the needs of homeowners in the Broadmoor, Monument, and other greater Colorado Springs communities. We are known for our exceptional customer service and attention to every detail from start to finish.
We approach every project with sustainability in mind making sure to recycle excess materials when we can and donating the rest. Every customer is important to us and we look forward to working with homeowners as we bring their landscaping dreams to life. You can request a free estimate with no obligation by filling out our easy online form. Contact us anytime and let us know how we can help you realize your landscaping goals.
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