Complete Your Alfresco Area with an Outdoor Bar Fridge

Spending time with family and friends is an essential and enjoyable part of life, however for a few months life has not been how we know it, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Australia is in a relatively fortunate position right now, not having been impacted to the same extent as other countries around the globe. Aussies have done their bit well to slow the spread and although social distancing restrictions have now eased slightly, Coronavirus is still keeping everyone at home for the time being.

Throughout this adjustment, it has been a great opportunity for households to make some changes to their lives. People have become quite creative at keeping busy by taking up new hobbies or doing some renovations on their home. Until you are able to once again fill your schedule with family and friends’ gatherings at your home, why not enhance your outdoor living space in the meantime?

Spruce Up Your Outdoor Living Area

Like never before, households are increasing their overall living area to include spaces outside and gone are the days where backyard dining consisted only of a small gas BBQ and an outdoor table. Whole rooms are being created and enjoyed, with comfy lounges and entire outdoor kitchens. This time is a great opportunity to tidy the garden, upgrade your BBQ, fill your gas bottle and add some new items such as a fridge and range hood, new seating or a pizza oven. You’ll be ready for easy entertaining in no time.

Including an outdoor bar fridge in your alfresco area has many benefits. It will provide extra storage for drinks and food when entertaining several guests. While cooking outdoors, it’s convenient to have what you need right next to you outside and also you don’t need to leave your guests by going inside every time you need those extra sausages or a salad.

Many fridges have separate areas for drinks which can be set to an optimal temperature depending on what you’re storing. For example, Gasmate offers dual zone fridges which have varying temperature ranges for storing beer or wine.

What to Consider in an Outdoor Bar Fridge

Outdoor fridges are exposed to the elements and need to operate harder to regulate fluctuating temperatures, so it’s important to choose one specifically designed for outdoor use. Here are some other things to consider before purchasing.

Where in your outdoor space will you put your fridge? Will it be built in under a bench, or out on its own under the verandah? Just ensure you have a suitable position under cover, out of direct sunlight and weather. If you plan to build it in, consider that it will require ventilation. Fridges with ventilation at the front are perfect for this situation.

Quality and durability is a sure sign of a premium bar fridge and should be high on your list when shopping for one so it lasts for years to come. Being outside means it will be exposed to the weather and a higher fluctuation of temperature. They are usually made of stainless steel to withstand these tougher conditions.

What are you planning to store in your outdoor bar fridge? Allow ample room for food and drinks for all your guests. Perhaps you will use it to store excess items that you don’t need to keep in your inside fridge. Keep in mind that if you want to invest in a large bar fridge, it’s more efficient to keep a fridge fully stocked as it doesn’t need to use energy to cool empty space. Buy the right size for what you need.

Outdoor bar fridges can come with all sorts of features so consider what you may find useful such as glass doors, a double door, interior lighting or adjustable shelves. Would you benefit from a separate door for wine storage? Some fridges have a heated door to reduce condensation and consider a lock if you have children and you don’t want them helping themselves. If aesthetics matter, there are colours and sleek styles to suit your tastes.

No matter how long your list of preferences is, you can be sure that Gasmate will have an outdoor bar fridge to compliment your home that will be durable, efficient and a beautiful addition to your alfresco entertaining area. Check out their stockists today and find where you can purchase your new fridge.

Continue to make the most of your time at home but above all, stay healthy. Up to date information and advice on COVID-19 can be found on the Department of Health website. Before you know it, you’ll be hosting a fantastic BBQ in your outdoor space to celebrate the end of social distancing - with a drink from your new outdoor bar fridge!