Summer days call for Outdoor living while lapping up the fresh air and sunshine and there’s no better way to enjoy it than in an Outdoor Kitchen. Studies tell us that some homeowners spend as much as $30,000 on extravagant outdoor kitchen areas. If that figure makes you think you can’t afford to build your own outdoor kitchen, think again.  The above applies to only 22% of those who install an outdoor entertainment area. You determine your own budget when you construct an outdoor kitchen.  Besides, here’s why building an outdoor kitchen will pay for itself over and over again.   1.