Nowadays, what items used to be considered indoor-only are making their debut outside, especially when it comes to outdoor kitchens—a hot new trend that’s taken cooking on the grill from a summer activity to a year-round thing. DirectBuy, the leading members-only showroom and home design center, not only sells “outdoor kitchen” units and other accessories at manufacturer’
For starters, when it comes to selecting a grill, DirectBuy recommends considering:
● Stainless steel gas or charcoal grills – outdoor kitchen means just that: outside! Your kitchen will be exposed to sun, rain, wind, and in Southern California, extreme heat. Even covered, your grill will be exposed to the elements to a certain degree and you want a grill made of material that will withstand bad weather and corrosion.
● Free-standing or under-the-counter refrigeration units – help minimize trips to the “other” kitchen and gives you a place to store leftovers for the next cookout.
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● Storage – choose a grill with plenty of shelving and cabinets
“The beauty of the outdoor kitchen is it reduces trips to the real kitchen to get supplies. This means you can actually spend time with your guests while preparing your meal. That’s why it’s just as important when selecting your outdoor kitchen to not forget the comfort of your guests,” said Jani Sedaker, co-owner of DirectBuy of West Riverside County. “DirectBuy also gives members the opportunity to save a lot of money by buying furniture for their outdoor kitchen, directly from the manufacturer.”
When it comes to selecting furniture for your outdoor “dining room,” there are a number of options in terms of style—sling, metal, cushioned and strapped to name a few--and materials—aluminum, iron, resin, teak, wood, wicker, fabric and vinyl. More choices mean more decisions on materials, fabrics and colors. DirectBuy not only has great outdoor furniture at manufacturer-
“One safe rule of thumb is unless you’re planning to buy an entire set of outdoor furniture at once, stick with neutral colors like white, taupe or sandstone. Even if the shades aren’t a perfect match, it won’t matter if there’s a little distance between items,” said Sedaker.
Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped consumers enjoy enormous savings on home furnishings, home improvement items, entertainment and outdoor products, and accessories, by providing an avenue to purchase directly from the manufacturer. With six convenient locations in the greater Los Angeles area, DirectBuy offers consumers a comfortable, country-club setting, where they finally have the financial control of buying direct.
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About DirectBuy
Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped hundreds of thousands of families enjoy a better quality of life, enabling them to buy directly from more than 700 manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. Buying direct enables members’ hard-earned money to go much further, while having the selection and choice not available at any retail store. DirectBuy prides itself in providing excellent member service – access to confidential prices, local suppliers and unparalleled selection – all of which help make members' dream projects a reality. It's a comfortable, country-club setting, where you finally have the financial control of buying direct. There are more than 150 franchise locations throughout North America.
Locations of the six DirectBuy showrooms serving greater Los Angeles are: DirectBuy of NE Orange County, 4925 Hunter Ave, Anaheim Hills, CA; DirectBuy of Long Beach, 2401 E Willow St, Signal Hill, CA; DirectBuy of South Orange County, 3030 Pullman St, Costa Mesa, CA; DirectBuy of West Riverside County, 9073 Pulsar Court Suite B, Corona, CA; DirectBuy of Thousand Oaks, 1445 Lawrence Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA; DirectBuy of Burbank, 2850 Ontario St, Burbank, CA.
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