Is Your New Outdoor Kitchen Missing this Key Element?

Planning your new AMAZING outdoor kitchen: envisioning the meals, the games, the laughs for years to come at your beautiful Florida property…Whether this has been a dream for a while or you’re just starting the planning stage, we know it can be hard to keep all the details straight! That’s where pros like our designers come in to make sure that you make the most of your investment, and not forget key elements to incorporate into our backyard kitchen, such as the vent hood.  

Why is a vent hood a can’t miss in your custom outdoor kitchen area? Even outside you need proper ventilation. (Also, depending on where you live in Florida, most likely you have local building regulations to make sure that ventilation is at the top of the priorities list.) Form meets function with your outdoor vent hood for sure!  

Vent Hood Placement Options  

Of course, your outdoor range is different than the one you’d see inside. It’s specifically designed to withstand the elements, including varying temperatures, humidity, and exposure to rain. Constructed from durable stainless steel, you can expect it to resist rust and corrosion, ensuring longevity and performance in an outdoor setting. 

Now for the fun part, the design! Where can we put it to make sure your outdoor kitchen space wows everyone who sees it? For serious design impact consider these options:  

Wall-mounted: These are installed directly onto an exterior wall above your outdoor range. Here, they effectively capture and vent smoke, grease, and odors away from your cooking area.  

Over the island: If you have a larger backyard, you can consider a larger kitchen configuration that can include an island or ceiling-mounted vent hood. These are designed for outdoor kitchens where the range is situated on an island or in an open area without a nearby wall. Ceiling-mounted hoods hang from the ceiling and provide powerful ventilation, ensuring that smoke and fumes are efficiently removed from the centralized cooking space. 

Design In Mind: See This Modern-Styled Outdoor Kitchen 

Under-cabinet vent hoods: For smaller areas, we may want to install the venting beneath an overhead cabinet or structure. These are less common when we’re building a new kitchen but can be useful if your outdoor kitchen includes more upper cabinetry for storage. Some clients appreciate these offer a streamlined look and effective ventilation while saving space. 

When we walk your unique area, we’ll consider all options to make the most of our outdoor kitchen layout (and ventilation). 

Our outdoor living experts will consider the power and capacity of the vent hood to make sure you have the proper CFM (cubic feet per minute) ratings to handle the increased ventilation needs outside. 

Plus, some outdoor vent hoods come with additional features! Our design team can help recommend vent hoods with features like built-in lighting to illuminate your cooking area, added weather-resistant finishes, and easy-to-clean designs to handle the grease and grime that can accumulate from outdoor cooking. 

Speak to our professional designers – we’re happy to help enhance the functionality and convenience of your outdoor kitchen setup. Ready to get started? Stop by one of our local showrooms in Tampa, Sarasota, Jacksonville, and Orlando for more inspiration to tailor your perfect outdoor kitchen from vent hood to table, and every detail in between. We know you’ll be seriously impressed by the quality of options Synergy Outdoor Living has to offer!