If you're interested in creating an outdoor kitchen, complete with the modern appliances you need and accompanying storage space, consider adding an undercounter refrigerator and outdoor refrigerator cabinet. This combination will allow you to keep your beverages cool while you enjoy the great outdoors. In this article, we're sharing a few of the benefits of an outdoor refrigerator cabinet setup. An Outdoor Refrigerator Cabinet Keeps Everything Cool As we have all become more used to spending time at home during the pandemic, we have begun to learn how to appreciate all the things we can create when we take the time to do so. Maybe it was transforming that extra bedroom into a home office or adding LED strip lighting under your cabinets in the kitchen. As summer approaches though, hopefully, you have taken a look at that backyard of yours. Is it comfortable? Is it functional? Is it a space where you and your friends or family can spend some time? After all, creating an outdoor space where you can be social or find solitude is so important. Here are a few key benefits of housing your outdoor refrigerator in an outdoor refrigerator cabinet. It is Not Complete Without a Refrigerator Your backyard space needs to have a few key traits. First, it needs to be inviting. Nobody – including yourself – is going to want to sit in a space that, say, is filled with garbage cans, weeds, dirt, and no shade. It has to delight your eyes and your senses. Flowers, trees, waterfalls and ponds, a firepit, etc. These are the things that you want to see. Two, your backyard must be comfortable. Add some chairs, a rug, maybe even a bench. Creating an outdoor kitchen area, too, can make it feel like a cozy oasis. You know, a place where you can stay awhile. Except, one thing – someone is going to get thirsty. If you don’t want to keep leaving your space to go inside to your kitchen for a cold drink, then why not make it accessible outside? With an outdoor refrigerator drawer, you can sit around the fit pit, laughing with your friends, and reach over to grab a cold one without ever having to break the fun. Cold Drinks on Hot Summer Days Cold drinks on hot summer days go together like peanut butter and jelly or the moonwalk and Michael Jackson. It just fits. What doesn’t fit, however, is having to go inside every time you want something cold to quench your thirst. Whether you are out by the pool, gardening, sitting outside to enjoy the sun, watching the kiddos play, or doing yardwork – having drinks in an outside refrigerator cabinet means being able to just grab something cold to drink to cool yourself down without ever having to miss the action. Of course, it also means no wet footprints running from the pool to your kitchen or dirt from all the yard work – and that is a huge bonus. Grilling Convenience at its Finest Do you have an outdoor kitchen? How about a grill station? With summer on the horizon, you will want to be able to enjoy all sorts of delicious foods outdoors. From steaks and wings to grilled veggies and pineapple (yes, you can grill pineapple), your outdoor grill or cooking station can bring all sorts of variety and flavor to your life. Though, let’s be real for a moment – if you already have one of these spaces, how much of a pain is it to load up everything you need to carry it out to the space? This includes the food you are going to cook , any sauces or marinades you may need, etc. Wouldn’t it make more sense to have everything right by your side? You can just open the fridge, grab what you need, and start cooking – just as if you were in your kitchen. Without having to run back and forth to the indoor kitchen every time you needed something, you would be able to focus more on the creation you are making. An outdoor refrigerator drawer just makes sense. Man Cave? She-Shed? Yes, Please. Spiking in popularity a few years ago, many people are still perfecting their man caves and she-sheds. These small hangout spots for the girls or the guys are like a secret getaway. What happens in there stays in there. So, why would you bring it out into the rest of your backyard or home every time you wanted a snack or a drink? A refrigerator drawer is large enough to hold everything you need in your man cave or she-shed, but it is small enough to fit the space. In addition, with its shiny stainless-steel décor, it doesn’t bring down the décor but rather lifts it up. Having one of these refrigerators in your hangout spot can allow you to focus on the game, your craft, the conversation, or the peace and quiet. Add one, fill it up with all your favorites, and enjoy your space. Thor Kitchen’s Outdoor Refrigerator Cabinet So, we have been talking about how wonderful the addition of an outdoor refrigerator would be for your backyard space, grill space, man cave, or she-shed, but we have not shared the best refrigerator to fill this need and where to put it. The outdoor refrigerator drawer that will give you all of these benefits (and more) is the 24-inch indoor-outdoor refrigerator drawer by Thor Kitchen, Model Number TRF2401U. And, yes, you read that right – this freestanding refrigerator can be used indoors, too. If you're building an outdoor kitchen, you can seamlessly store your refrigerator in the stainless steel outdoor refrigerator cabinet. The sleek design and shine of this refrigerator along with its LED lighting can take your outdoor space to the next level. It looks amazing with a capital A. Plus, looking so good and with a ton of features? It’s one of those purchases you could classify as a no-brainer. Features: Rated for both indoor and outdoor use Soft close drawers and quiet operation Bright white LED lighting Large, 5.4 cubic feet capacity of storage space Convection cooling system for a quick cool down Beautiful stainless steel with fingerprint-resistant finish Digital controls with blue LED display looks nice and makes it easy to adjust settings Whether you have always wanted a backyard refrigerator or you have never given a thought to have one, many perks come with it. This refrigerator drawer from Thor Kitchen is convenient, looks fantastic, and helps add some functionality to your outdoor space.
