5 Essentials for your Outdoor Kitchen

Summertime is almost here; can you smell the burgers on the grill?!

Now is the time to get your patio ready for summer. Pedigo Construction still has time to make all of your outdoor dreams come true, specializing in outdoor kitchens, pergolas, arbors, fireplaces, firepits, and more. When thinking through your outdoor kitchen, here are 5 essentials you cannot leave out:

1.     Room to Breathe

One of the beautiful things about adding an outdoor kitchen or patio is that it adds square feet of living space – at a fraction of the cost. Resist the urge to skimp on space, and make sure there is ample room to move, prep food, and mingle. You want the space to flow naturally between lounging, eating, and prepping zones.

2.     Grill

This probably goes without saying for an outdoor kitchen, but it goes beyond just having a grill. Make sure you consider how your family will be using the grill, how often, how many people you will be cooking for regularly, etc. A nice, 36” grill with infared technology should do the trick for most outdoor kitchens spaces.

3.     Ample Counter Space

Plan to have a minimum of 12 inches of counter space on each side of the grill, allowing plenty of room for prepping and handling the food. Make sure these surfaces can withstand hot platters, using materials like stone, concrete, or tile.

4.     Patio Covering

In Texas, the summer heat is sweltering. When creating a Plano outdoor kitchen, leave room in the budget for a pergola, arbor, or patio cover that not only adds a “wow” factor to your outdoor space, but shields you from the rays. Find a contractor that specializes in designing spaces that seamlessly blend with the rest of your home.

5.     The Details

It’s the little things that set your patio apart from the rest and give you less headaches in the future. How will you get music to your outdoor kitchen? What about electricity? Do you need fans or lighting? Work through all the seemingly small details of the outdoor space and build in functionality wherever possible.

Not sure where to begin on your Plano outdoor kitchen? Call Pedigo Construction today! We still have time to make your backyard an oasis before summertime is here. Our team of experts will guide you through every step of the process, working out the details so that you don’t have to!

2016 Color Trends for your Plano Remodel

Each year everyone wants to know – what are the colors of the year? What is in style? No one wants to remodel their Plano home, only to find the finsishes and colors dated a year or two later.

In recent years, we’ve seen the move from taupes, beiges, and rich colors into lighter and airy color schemes. 2015 ushered in the “year of gray” when everyone was talking about what hue of gray – or greige – to paint your home as the perfect neutral.

So what’s the word on 2016? Pedigo Construction has the scoop for you! Look for these paint colors and palettes to be popular now:

Grays are still hot!

Grays are predicted to continue to be big in 2016, but will move along the spectrum – transitioning from cool grays to warmer grays. You’ll see more hints of yellow undertones, warming up spaces. This means that greiges – a blend between a gray and a beige paint – might be your best bet for a neutral that feels both current and timeless.

White is back in full force.

Pure white walls and trim are making a big comeback as North Texas homeowners are anxious to ditch “heavy,” rich color palettes in favor of a more light and airy look.  But don’t just take it from us. Both Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore chose a shade of white as their “color of the year” for 2016. Sherwin Williams chose Alabaster from its line; Benjamin Moore chose Simple White from theirs.

Baby blues

A perfect compliment to the popular gray and white palettes, blues and blue-greens are expected to be big this year. Again, it won’t be the cool blues as much, but warmer blues that add charm and reflect light well.  The beautiful thing about blues is that they are able to blend warmer and cooler tones throughout the home.

Try an accent wall.

If you love richer, deeper colors, then consider an accent wall that will still keep the space light and airy, but will add a pop. Consider using a richer shade of the colors mentioned above – maybe a deep, charcoal gray or a navy blue with gray undertones.

Not sure what colors to paint within your home? No problem! Let Pedigo Construction help. Pedigo specializes in kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, home additions, outdoor spaces, and more. With quality and history you can trust, Pedigo can get help create your Plano dream home – start to finish. Paint and all. Give us a call today!

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