Outdoor kitchens, lavish dining spaces and bars, once only enjoyed while on holiday in sunnier climates, are now becoming hugely popular in UK gardens, courtyards and urban spaces for city living.
Over the past 30 days*, “outdoor kitchen grill”, “outdoor bar”, “outdoor kitchens”, “outdoor bbq table” and “outdoor kitchen design” have all become breakout Google search terms in the UK.
Surface brand Laminam’s products provide the ultimate hygienic, non-porous, durable and weather-resistant surfaces for outdoor kitchen worktops, islands, breakfast bars, shelving, storage, bars, dining tables, wall cladding, flooring and benches.
Garden designs often include a fully kitted-out kitchen complete with a barbecue grill, pizza oven, hob, fridge drawers, wine cooler, workspace, storage and a sleek dining area with seamless table and bench seating. Versatile for all these outdoor applications as well as indoor use, Laminam’s natural porcelain surfaces can help to make the outdoor space an extension of the home.
Outdoor Kitchen featuring Laminam Pierre Grey Surface and Kamodo Joe Kamado – Credit: G Worktops
Laminam surfaces are lightweight, easy to template and come in a range of thicknesses from 3mm to 20mm. Each piece is unique as well as sustainable, as it’s crafted from natural raw materials with up to 60% recycled content. It can be installed and disposed of safely with 100% of the water used fed back into its production. What’s more, its authentic Italian stone aesthetic is perfect for setting the stage for the ever popular, Instagrammable pizza oven and stone-baked alfresco cooking scene.
“To create the optimum outdoor kitchen layout, homeowners should consider zoning the garden, just as they would inside the home,” says Gavin Shaw, managing director for Laminam UK.
“Laminam’s natural porcelain surfaces are the ideal material, as they are incredibly hardwearing, robust, durable and resistant to extremely high and low temperatures, as well as UV rays. They will even resist cuts and abrasions and are anti-absorbent and stain resistant, so cope easily in all weathers. Laminam’s porcelain is food-safe, ultra-hygienic and easy to clean and it can be installed both horizontally and vertically so could also be used to create walls to protect the cooking area from wind.
“These sustainable natural porcelain surfaces are available in a wide selection of designs too, offering users the perfect material to enjoy outdoor cooking and dining all year round.”
* As of 28 March 2024, according to Google Trends data
