HEARTH & HOME
Backyard Luxury
By Rhonda Shrum Bodnar
W
hile the interior of a home is where people
spend the majority of their time, savvy home
owners are increasingly dedicated to turning
their outdoor spaces into fully functional,
beautiful and livable areas. Whether to simply
add an additional living area or to create a calm, relaxing space, the
reasons are as varied as the designs themselves.
Outdoor Kitchens
In Missouri, grilling is practically a religious activity, making outdoor
kitchens popular additions to St. Louis-area homes. It’s not uncommon
to find true connoisseurs grilling even while it snows, so it makes sense
that a covered cooking space has be come essential.
For the entertainers among us, a fully functional outdoor cooking
space is a way to bring family fun and bonding to the home. With
additional outdoor furniture, funky patio lighting and child-friendly
additions like a pizza oven, your guests will count your home as a top
entertainment venue.
An outdoor kitchen has practical benefits, too: BBQ smoke stays
outside, smells from seafood won’t waft in, and without the added heat
from the stove, your air conditioner will not run as much. And when
the time comes to sell your beloved home, your investment will pay
off, because outdoor kitchens always add resale value, especially in the
spring and summer months.
Mosby Building Arts creates
unique outdoor kitchens
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