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Are Outdoor Kitchens Worth the Investment?

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Outdoor kitchens are rising in popularity as more and more homeowners are willing to invest in outdoor living. While building an outdoor kitchen at the Lake of the Ozarks  may not be the least costly home renovation to help increase the value and enjoyment of your home, it is likely worth the investment! Cooking at home is on the rise in popularity with tasty recipes and cooking tutorials at our fingertips! This creates the ripple effect of making cooking outdoors even more popular. If you're on the fence about investing in an outdoor kitchen, read on to find out why it's worth the investment! A Study Conducted By Zillow® According to Zillow®, homes with outdoor kitchens sell for nearly 25% more than expected. Of the nearly four million homes nationwide that sold between January 2016 and December 2017, these features, amednities and design styles made the largest impact on the sale price.  Realized Increased Percentages During Home Sale     The results are

Amenities to Extend Outdoor Living

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Outdoor living is rising in popularity across the United States. Outdoor Kitchens are a great way to increase your usable space in your home and also enjoy cooking outside without the hassle of going back and forth from indoors to outdoors during the cooking process. Some are apprehensive to build an outdoor kitchen at the Lake of the Ozarks because they don't think they will get enough use out of them due to the changes in weather. You may not be able to use your outdoor kitchen in the dead of winter but there are plenty of amenities to extend the usability of your outdoor living space. Today our cabinet company at the Lake of the Ozarks wants to share with you four amenities to extend outdoor living. Layered Heat Sources  Summer is the ideal time to use your outdoor space but with careful planning, you can still use your outdoor space during the colder seasons. Fall is a gorgeous time of year to be outdoors at the Lake of the Ozarks with the gorgeous fall foliage. Fall af

Beyond the Grill - Outdoor Appliances!

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Leaving the cooking outdoors has been a rising trend in the US and especially here at the Lake of the Ozarks! Typically when you think about cooking outdoors the first thing you think of is firing up the grill, but did you know that with an outdoor kitchen at the Lake of the Ozarks you can think beyond the grill and install even more useful outdoor appliances! Today, our cabinet company at the Lake of the Ozarks want to share with your some appliances you can add to your outdoor kitchen design to make it that much more functional. Even more homeowners are making room for specialty appliances to make cooking both easy and fun. There is a rise in people wanting to cook more organically with home gardens and staying home to entertain their guests. Having an outdoor kitchen is the perfect way to entertain guests and cook healthy and delicious meals. Check out a few of the outdoor appliances that are on the rise!  Argentinian Grills  Argentinian grills are the perfect additio

Ragan Cabinet's New Line of Stainless Steel Outdoor Cabinets by Brown Jordan

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We are excited to be gearing up for the season and we are in full swing building outdoor kitchens at the Lake of the Ozarks ! What we are most excited about is our brand new line of outdoor cabinets by Brown Jordan! These high-quality outdoor cabinets are stainless steel and unlike any other outdoor cabinet because of their powder coating technology! Find out why our cabinet company at the Lake of the Ozarks is so excited to offer this line of outdoor cabinets! European-Inspired Design With their clean lines, integrated storage drawers and sleek form, European-inspired outdoor kitchen cabinets are making headway — particularly in urban markets where rooftop applications and multi-family developments are prevalent. With it comes a modular approach and aesthetic complete with furniture-inspired details. An Elevated Finish Today’s homeowner desires an outdoor living experience with a heightened level of comfort, finish, functionality, and connectivity. They expect outdoor livin

Door Styles Designs that Last for your Outdoor Kitchen - Stainless Steel!

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Outdoor kitchens across the US are rising in popularity as more people are wanting to invest in a space that will extend their use past sunset or in the warmer seasons. Styles, materials, colors, and lifestyle choices vary in different parts of the US, but one thing remains the same -- people LOVE the idea of having more useable space outdoors! In past blogs, we have talked about outdoor cabinetry at the Lake of the Ozarks that feature cabinets made from high-end plastic and polymer materials but today, we want to extend our product line and introduce you to an elevated finish...stainless steel! Read on to learn more about our stainless steel outdoor cabinets at the Lake of the Ozarks and the amazing door styles to choose from! Key West Door Style Coated in Bronze Matte Metalic   Design Report for the Mid-West The Mid-West has also seen a rise in larger kitchen design, incorporating appliances like pellet grills and wine coolers. Cabinetry in black, champagne and Pompeiian