homeowners in general have children. "Tis tells us the
incidence of ownership and interest in the outdoor kitchen
of those who have children is almost twice as much as
those who have no children at home," Brown concludes.
Research also revealed what Brown refers to as an "op-
portunity gap" among consumers ages 45 to 54.
A COMPLETE ROOM
Trowing outdoor living elements into one space does
not make for a great outdoor kitchen. "Homeowners are
Seating area
Built-in grill
Sink with running water
Refrigeration
Table
Roof or canopy
Overhead lighting
Bar
Fire pit
Deck
Fireplace
Pizza oven
Stove
Pool
Stand-alone grill
Fountain
OWNER COMPONENTS*
REMODEL COST*
Less than $10,000 $10,000–$19,999 $20,000–$29,999 $30,000–$39,999 $40,000–$49,999 More than $50,000
■ New Construction
■ Remodel
PROJECT COMPLETION TIME*
Less than 6 months
6 months to a year
12 months to 18 months
18 months to 24 months
More than 2 years
PROJECTS: QR Outdoors
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