Country Homes & Interiors

Sizzling summer

When the mercury begins to soar (temperatures are consistently breaking records each summer), the last place you want to be is in the kitchen. Once associated with holiday living and the sunshine lifestyles of life in warmer climes, outdoor kitchens are now an increasingly popular option here in the UK. And adding one to your garden, large or small, is fast becoming a worthwhile investment.

There is an undeniable pleasure about cooking and dining in the garden – simply put, food tastes better outdoors. So, why not turn your garden into the latest culinary hotspot by installing an outdoor kitchen?

‘The secret to creating the perfect outdoor kitchen is to remove the barriers that are currently stopping you from outdoor living. If it’s clearing up

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