A huge consideration when it comes to outdoor kitchen planning is… When should you get started? Believe it or not, this is a big question!
You might think that the experience of getting an outdoor kitchen is the same year-round… But there’s actually quite a difference depending on when you start. Most homeowners want to get moving on their outdoor kitchen in the months of May through July. It makes sense… The weather’s nice, so a grill island is top of mind!
But that’s the problem. Everyone else is thinking the same thing! So if you start outdoor kitchen planning during peak season… You’ll be confronted with one major downside.
Extended timelines.
During the spring and summer, outdoor kitchen companies get flooded with orders. So naturally… Timelines will extend as a result of the higher demand. This can leave you in quite a predicament! If you were hoping to have your outdoor kitchen up and running in a few weeks… You might actually end up missing the entire barbecue season! That’s just straight up disappointing.
Thankfully, this doesn’t have to be your fate! Simply start your outdoor kitchen planning during the off-season. We’d define the off-season as the months of October through January. Not only will this give you ample time to prepare your project for spring… There are other benefits to planning in the fall and winter! For one, you’ll avoid the rush. Lead times will be shorter and you can get your project done faster.
Additionally, you are likely to save money on your island! Since it’s not as busy for outdoor kitchen companies… Many sales and promotions are offered during this time. Fact of the matter is… Outdoor kitchen planning during the off-season is the way to go!
