Outdoor kitchens are becoming an increasingly popular option among homeowners who wish to boost the value of their property and make it more suitable for entertaining guests, it has been suggested.In an article for NorthJersey.com, Cipriano Landscape Design in the US argued that now is the perfect time to begin planning an outdoor kitchen that could be ready for the summer.The company observed that outdoor kitchens now come equipped with all the necessary appliances and fixtures including commercial grills with sear stations, burners, warming drawers and bar areas with wine refrigerators.It urged people to consider a number of factors when planning an outdoor kitchen including whether they want it to become a focal point of the outdoor area or simply an addition to the patio.In addition, the firm noted that there should be both adequate shading for summer and heating provisions for winter.The outdoor kitchen should be adjacent to the indoor kitchen so that the appliances, utensils and other facilities from the indoor kitchen can be fully utilised in the outdoor kitchen as well, it added.Last week, Azcentral.com reported on a kitchen renovation project whereby a couple installed a kitchen island with a trough sink and taps at both ends to make the room more suitable for multiple cooking tasks.