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Why You Need an Outdoor Kitchen Island With a Refrigerator
Installing an outdoor kitchen island is a great way to create an attractive and functional space designated for grilling, food prep, and storage. Adding appliances like an outdoor refrigerator can reduce stress and elevate convenience, improving your ability to host outdoor events that everyone enjoys — including you.
Here are a few ways an outdoor refrigerator can enhance your exterior kitchen and streamline your hosting game.
Our Signature Outdoor Kitchen Islands
You can choose from any of our best-selling sizes or even create something custom with Stono Outdoor Living. Add on any of our accessories, like a refrigerator, to these beautiful kitchen islands below:
The Sullivan - 92" Island
This is the biggest option outside of a custom build, and it’s perfect for large gatherings. With plenty of countertop space and customizable finishes to fit your backyard aesthetic, you can’t go wrong.
The Morris - 71" Island
Check out our mid-range option that lets you balance function, space, and style. Change up the color and finishes to create a beautiful outdoor kitchen that looks great in your backyard.
The James - 62" Island
Our smallest option (outside of customizing), this outdoor kitchen island still has everything you will need to host get-togethers everyone will remember.
Why Add a Refridgerator to Your Chosen Kitchen Island
Increase Convenience
While running back and forth between your indoor kitchen and backyard to fetch food and beverages for guests can certainly help you get your steps in, it can also drain your time and leave you with little opportunity to enjoy your party and the special people you invited. Installing an outdoor fridge in your kitchen island supplies the time-saving convenience you need to minimize the hectic nature of hosting.
You can choose a fridge to store perishable food items like meats and produce you plan to grill for the party, as well as condiments to set out when you’re ready to serve. Outdoor fridges are also ideal for chilling beverages like soda, juice, and beer.
If you have space and you happen to host a lot of events for family and friends who enjoy wine, you could also install a wine cooler. For separate food and beverage cooling options, consider adding a standard fridge and a dual-zone wine cooler to set independent temperatures for wine in one zone and beer or soda in the other.
You could also add an ice machine to your outdoor island to keep your beverage center stocked with frosty cans and bottles that are easy for guests to grab. These appliances minimize the need for trips inside and allow guests some amount of self-serve capability, freeing you up to join the party.
Expand Your Hosting Capabilities
A well-placed outdoor refrigerator adds more than convenience and storage space, though; it also expands your hosting capabilities. If you have any unexpected guests and need to whip up more food, extra storage for perishable items like meats and cheeses is a simple solution.
Cold storage outdoors can also allow you to keep the party going. Once you fire up the grill and pull meats and produce out of the fridge, you can restock it with beverages and dessert options that will keep your guests satisfied and socializing long after the main meal.
Save Money
Like any appliance purchase, you need to weigh the cost against potential savings. The good news is that you stand to save a lot over time when you purchase an outdoor fridge.
For example, the added storage capacity provides a practical solution when you buy in bulk. Whether you’re stocking up on discount meats for charcuterie platters at a warehouse club or saving on wine by purchasing a half or full case at a time, the dollars quickly add up if you host frequently.
In addition, an outdoor fridge can help you avoid food waste. After guests swarm the food line, you can quickly move leftovers into your outdoor fridge so that they don’t spoil.
Reliable outdoor fridges can help you maintain food safety as well, both before grilling and when you preserve leftovers. Plus, if guests still want a nibble, they can grab items without a trek to the indoor kitchen to rummage in your family fridge.
Find the Right Fridge for Your Outdoor Kitchen
No matter which outdoor kitchen island you choose to install, you can enjoy practical benefits and a lovely addition to your backyard entertaining space.
Selecting the right appliances can further increase the use value of your setup, and an outdoor refrigerator is an essential tool for hosting gatherings for family and friends. It not only elevates convenience and safety but also helps you save money, expand your hosting capabilities, and fully enjoy every event.
Let the experts at Stono Outdoor Living help create your dream outdoor kitchen. Start building your kitchen with our 3D configurator; it's simple and easy to use. Or schedule a no-obligation design consultation to tailor a custom outdoor kitchen design that combines comfort, functionality, and style. We guarantee a perfect fit, free shipping, and easy assembly. Shop Islands or Schedule a Consultation today.