21 Best Outdoor Kitchen Ideas – Pics of Pretty Outdoor Kitchens

outdoor kitchen ideas that include a wood beam pavilion with a texas state flag hanging and a set of table and chairs
David Tsay

This 500-square-foot covered structure hosts alfresco feasts, football-viewing parties, and even Thanksgiving dinners. A pair of 8-foot wooden doors hides additional storage and a powder bath.

stone pizza oven with with a variety of plants and a large tree in outdoor kitchen ideasThe Green Eyed Girl

If there’s one thing your family can always agree on, it’s pizza night. Make summer Friday nights all the more special by whipping up your own savory pies in the backyard.

grain silo in outdoor kitchen ideas
Arielle Peters Photography

It doesn’t get more wonderfully rustic than this outdoor grain bin bar in Topeka, Indiana. Repurpose your own galvanized backyard structure for the best food and drink station around.

a styles patio with a table set and grill in outdoor kitchen ideasPure Style Home

This gorgeous space-saving setup boasts bar stools beside the grill and a family-friendly wood table that seats a crowd.

stone dining set and fireplace in outdoor kitchen ideas
Michelle Derviss Landscape Design

We’re loving this entertaining spot for its sleek stone fireplace and grill station. Contrasting wood pergolas provide a change in material as well as added privacy.

repurposed pallet incorporated in outdoor kitchen ideasReyclart

Nail the farmhouse vibe with a cozy kitchen corner, made completely from recycled wood pallets.

stone grill in a backyard with wood dining table and red chairs in outdoor kitchen ideas
Lisa Romerain/Otto

An eye-catching sign makes a statement over this streamlined outdoor kitchen. Bright red Navy chairs add a pop of color.

candace cameron bure outdoor kitchen goods in outdoor kitchen ideasColin Price/Wine Spectator

Situated between troves of shady trees, this outdoor entertaining space, which belongs to actress Candace Cameron Bure, features a pizza oven, dining area, and lots of spots for lounging.

built in outdoor cooking space in outdoor kitchen ideas
Karyn Millet

This California home’s built-in concrete cook space was inspired by a Pinterest photo featuring the work of Dutch designer Piet-Jan van den Kommer of WWOO.

wood deck seating area in outdoor kitchen ideasLisa Hubbard

The owner of this Rhode Island home enlisted a contractor to build an open-air kitchen and an enclosed living roomboth outfitted with electricity and wateralongside his vegetable garden. A patio of bluestone pavers links the two cedar structures.

backyard barn with seating area in outdoor kitchen ideas
James Merrell

Inside this cabin in Ohio, an 8-foot-long bar lines the back wall. Dinner is often served on the patio outside at a huge table made with wood reclaimed from a bowling lane.

wood shed with yellow and white awning in outdoor kitchen ideasMax Kim-Bee

The 250-square-foot kitchen cottage from Country Living‘s 2012 House of the Year took outdoor cooking to exhilarating new heights. Weathered barn doors from Tall Cotton Supply slide wide open and “allow the indoors to merge with the outdoors, so the cook doesn’t feel isolated,” explains Top Chef Masters winner Marcus Samuelsson. Architect Ruard Veltman further blurred the boundaries with a dining area shaded by an awning of Sunbrella fabric and furnished with a Grandin Road picnic table and benches.

diy grill with wood and stone in outdoor kitchen ideas
Courtesy of Lowe’s

Feeling ambitious? You can build your own outdoor kitchen space from stacked stones and a DIY wood structure.

modular cooking counter area in outdoor kitchen ideasCourtesy of WWOO

Created by Dutch designer Piet Jan van den Kommer, the WWOO is a customizable, concrete outdoor kitchen that’s meant to be affordable and virtually maintenance-free.

metal and stone backyard kitchen setup in outdoor kitchen ideas
Trevor Tondro/House Beautiful

This Nantucket outdoor kitchen is the ultimate place to entertain—this one includes a grill, cooktops, a refrigerator, a sink, and even a pizza oven.

stone fireplace in outdoor kitchen ideasMax Kim-Bee

It’s not a full-blown kitchen, but this stucco mission-style fireplace, complete with antique Spanish tiles designed by Isabelle Dahlin (who also owns popular L.A. shop Dekor), is the perfect place for family to gather and roast s’mores.

backyard refrigerated drawers in stone counter in outdoor kitchen ideasCourtesy of Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet

Tucked away in a small Chicago backyard, this outdoor kitchen set-up proves you don’t need a lot of outdoor space for a stylish and functional kitchen. A stacked two-refrigerator door keeps an assortment of drinks at the ready.

outdoor kitchen sink in backyard refrigerated in outdoor kitchen ideasRyan Benoit/The Horticult

This freestanding outdoor kitchen unit, designed by the bloggers behind The Horticult, was built on wheels so it could easily be moved. A giant chalkboard wall is the perfect place to write menus and to-do lists.

wood and metal kitchen countertop and grills in outdoor kitchen ideas
Courtesy of New Eco Landscape Design and Build

Cedar cabinetry and stainless steel countertops give this outdoor kitchen a modern feel. Herbs gardens filled with lavender, yucca, and juniper give the space a natural feel.

wood and stone kitchen area and seating in outdoor kitchen ideasFrancesco Lagnese

This laid-back space feels organic yet polished, thanks to a bluestone countertop, pavers, and a variety of potted plants.

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