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Country's Best Log Homes Article on Outdoor Kitchens

NOKFA President, Mark Allen, discusses outdoor kitchens with Country's Best Log Homes

For more information on Country's Best Log Homes resources visit there website (www.countrysbestloghomesmag.com).

“Ten years ago, products for outdoor kitchens were very expensive or simply not available,” explains Mark Allen, president of the National Outdoor Kitchen and Fireplace Association and Outdoor Kitchens by Design. “Now, many manufacturers offer a vast array of accessories, and there are infinite options.”

Although outdoor kitchens may not make sense for everyone, they are perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and those who love to entertain. “The outdoor kitchen trend seems to go hand in hand with the green living trend,” suggests Jan Ledgard of Yorkshire Kitchens in Pasadena, California. “These days many people are trying to bring the outdoors in – or the indoors out – and blend their whole living space into functional space.”

Creating the ideal al fresco entertainment and workspace isn’t difficult – it just entails a...more

Pinnacle Award Winner 2010 1st Quarter!

This beautiful backyard oasis in Sacramento, California, boasts a full-service outdoor kitchen with premium, built-in stainless steel grill and side burner. Its spacious storage and seating allow for large parties with the seperate dining area allowing for a more intimate setting. The kitchen counters are gorgeous, custom granite with rock..more

ACCESSORIES GALORE

There has never been a better time to design and build your dream backyard. Today there are more companies and individuals building outdoor kitchens and fireplace across the country than ever before. We at NOKFA caution you to do your homework and select a qualified design / builder so that your project will be a huge success.  The number of manufacturers of outdoor kitchen accessories has also increased considerably and the options are endless. If you have the space to work with and the financial resources to make it happen, you are in for a treat.

Bar Cooler

The lure of a stainless steel bar cooler filled with beers on ice, the ball game on the flat screen mounted on the wall, hanging out with friends and a big juicy steak cooking on the grill, for the average guy he would say (sign me up for that). That is actually the marketing behind some of the large...more

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