Areas for outdoor living and kitchens have become one of the fastest growing trends in residential improvements.  A well designed outdoor living area is an added-value to any home.  Factors of consideration for effective outdoor living include:

• Orientation to the home
• Orientation to swimming pool (if applicable)
• West Sun
• North Winds
• Proximity between main kitchen and outdoor kitchen (few outdoor kitchens are 100% sufficient)
• Privacy
• Access
• Appropriate sizing
• Smoke management for grills and cook tops