Outdoor kitchens in the exterior living spaces of Maryland; Virginia; and Washington, DC, homes continue to be increasingly popular, and every year, they become more elaborate and more suitable to year-round use. If you’re thinking about redoing your backyard kitchen or designing one this year, Design Builders is following six trends for you to keep your eye on in 2020.

If you’ve been paying attention to any of the trends in the outdoor kitchen world, you’ve probably noticed how elaborate, beautiful, and incredibly functional these exterior cooking areas have become. If you live for food prep and entertaining, you might consider adding one of these areas to your Northern Virginia or Maryland home. Before you get too far into the planning process, though, make sure you think through everything you want to add to this space, including these twelve components of the ultimate outdoor kitchen.

