Everything I Can Learn : The Great Outdoors

It seems like people are now trying to spend more time outside of the home. Of course, though, it has to be in style (no longer just a barbecue pit surrounded by folding chairs)which has caused a trend of outdoor living spaces that are good for people of all ages with fireplaces, pools, kitchens, bars, soft seating areas under shaded canopies, and even technology can be brought outside with sound systems and televisions. These areas can be as simple or elaborate as you want.

They range from a simple fire pit and comfortable furniture to lounge seating around a swimming pool. Or an outdoor barbecuing area or add an entire second kitchen to your home by making an outdoor cooking area. They can look anyway you want to they are made to fit your unique style and add a totally new unique feel to your home.

Here is the newest supplies of 2013 that can be added to an outdoor kitchen area:

Countertops that surprise. It looks just like wood or even high-end stone, but wait until you touch it -- it's actually concrete or ceramic that mimics the look of wood so closely that it fools even the most discerning eye. Now you can have the look of wood without the maintenance hassle.
Weatherproof cabinetry. All-weather cabinets have exceptional durability and the style and quality you'd expect indoors. Outdoor cabinetry can be made from materials like natural teak and All Element Polymer Board, as well as stainless steel.
Glass makes a splash. On the backsplash, that is. Or the countertop. Stronger than it looks and pretty enough to make a statement, glass is a hot trend for 2013.
New technology. For most homeowners, the bottom line of a kitchen must be ease of use. Just a few of the hot options: faucets that turn on with a touch; outside LED and new, brighter solar lighting; and hybrid grills.
The kitchen as a living space. By extending a roof over the kitchen area and bookending the room with an outdoor fireplace, not only is the outdoor kitchen now good for all seasons but looks and feels more like a room. You can even include a flat screen TV under a protected area.
Universal design. With more families living in multi-generational households, making certain the house is accessible to those with mobility issues has become important. Ramps can provide easier access than stairs and lowered countertops allow young and old alike to participate in the good times.
Color galore. Gone are the days of monotonic silver, black or all white. Color that pops is what makes today's outdoor kitchens feel even more like an extension of the home. In fact, the Weber Grill Watch Survey found that the top finish preferred by grill connoisseurs is now color -- any color.