Now that I’m planning a little patio refresh, I’ve been spending a ton of time searching for amazing outdoor kitchen ideas.
From huge pavilions to clever space-saving bars, here’s all the inspiration I’ve found for my next project.
1. Modern and Sophisticated
For those who are looking for only the best, this outdoor kitchen is a total showstopper. It’s so sleek and modern! You get a shiny grill with a proper hood vent, plenty of counter space, and lots of storage cabinets.
And I love the comfy seats around the firepit table. The minimalist concrete greys look amazing paired with those pops of blue and the bare wood slats.
2. Red Bricks
Red brick kitchens just have a way of creating that old-world feeling of amazing, smokey, and perfectly prepared meals.
I love the strong and striking rustic vibe you get from the rough red bricks paired with polished wood cabinets and a concrete counter.
3. Sleek Grey
This look is so modern, minimalist, and chic. This streamlined outdoor kitchen is all about getting efficiency and style in one package.
The cool steel grey color perfectly balances the tan brick walls of the house. Adding the pergola is such a smart move; it really defines the space and highlights that contemporary look.
4. Shaded Kitchen
Do you deal with unpredictable weather? Then this is for you! You can easily close off your outdoor kitchen when it starts to rain or when the wind gets too strong for cooking and dining.
The sleek vertical shades are a perfect match for the wall and really complement the modern kitchen design.
5. A Chiller Trough
Let’s be real, cold drinks are the absolute best partner for warm days and hearty meals. It can be a total buzzkill to make endless trips inside to grab cold beverages.
Adding a chiller is one of the smartest outdoor kitchen ideas I’ve seen. Just install a chiller trough right on your outdoor dining table, and you’ll have a great supply of cold drinks right within arm’s reach.
6. Country Bricked
This setup is so country and so charming. It’s really the most natural of all the outdoor kitchen designs. You’ve got light stone bricks, exposed bare wood beams, a stack of firewood, and an old-fashioned oven.
But it’s also got modern touches like a grill and roaster, a TV, and spotlights that complement the whole look while making the kitchen more functional.
7. White Boards
Why not build your own outdoor kitchen? This simple but charming outdoor setup can be done with just a few planks of wood, some tools, and a couple of hours of hard work.
You start with the platform, then build the counters and the pergola. The all-white concept looks amazing with the shiny chrome kitchen implements and really stands out against the vibrant surroundings.
8. Hideaway Kitchen
This is such a brilliant solution! It’s ready and accessible when you need it, but protected and out of sight when you don’t.
If you want to have nice outdoor barbecues on warm weekends but also need to keep your kitchen tools safe on rainy days, this kitchen-in-a-box is perfect.
9. Asian Lounge
You could totally transform an unexciting outdoor kitchen patio into this chic and mesmerizing Asian-inspired lounge.
The vertical wood fencing, bamboo plants, and floor seating all bring that enigmatic eastern charm. And I love the idea of adding a firepit to warm up chilly nights and a retractable canopy for shade.
10. Table Tops
Outdoor kitchens are all about picnics, barbecues, and fun! Sit-down meals aren’t always the norm; it’s more of a “grab a plate and eat where you can” kind of thing.
Adding table tops and mini-counters like these can create little hubs where you and your guests can enjoy your food and have fun conversations, all without the trouble of balancing plates.
11. Re-purposed Pallets
Your backyard kitchen and barbecue spot doesn’t have to be expensive to create. This repurposed pallet kitchen is so spacious, practical, and well-appointed. It’s just delightful!
The tin roof is great for providing shade and gives you protection from any sudden rain showers.
12. Pergola Bar
Why not dress up your outdoor kitchen bar with a pergola? A pergola can give you some nice shade and visually enhance the whole space, giving it definition and character.
Plus, it’s the perfect spot for some string lights to create a more dramatic effect on those special nights.
13. Contemporary Black
This is so sleek, rustic, and modern all at once. The black vertical sidings for the walls, those vintage lamps, and the sisal rope cabinet handles are perfect touches.
This outdoor kitchen managed to combine a chic contemporary feel with a charming farmhouse vibe. I also love how the reed roofing provides plenty of shade without making the space feel closed off.
14. Metal-Screened Pergola
This outdoor kitchen is just beautiful, generous, and opulent. The wood plank flooring, metal dining set, and that black pergola with etched metal screens are all signs of a dynamic, carefree, and contemporary design.
It’s no wonder this is one of the most favored looks among outdoor kitchen ideas.
15. Grey Stone
What an ultra-modern outdoor kitchen with so much archaic charm! Using primal materials like rough stone and wood to build a sleek, modern kitchen gives the space such a unique look.
The different shades of grey really highlight its up-to-date styling.
16. Fenced Kitchen
Do you want to build an outdoor kitchen but your neighbors are a little too close for comfort? This is a common issue in many city and suburban areas where backyard space is tight.
A fenced outdoor kitchen is the perfect solution. The vertical slat fence in this kitchen is modern and provides more than enough of a screen without ruining the outdoor vibe of the space.
17. Old-World Romantic
Classic romantic styles are still at the top of the most popular outdoor kitchen designs.
Stone brick walls, an arched terrace, a candle chandelier, distressed wood ceiling, and stone tile floors all create a sense of old-world elegance and drama. And the wicker chairs add a really nice dose of rustic charm.
18. Against the Wall
Building your outdoor kitchen against a sturdy fence made of concrete, stone, or brick could save you a lot of space and money. This small outdoor kitchen is both practical and designed so efficiently.
It has sensible concrete counters, an open grill with a hood, and touches of varnished wood to bring in some color and shine.
19. Covered Patio
You can turn a hardly used patio into this awesome pergola-covered outdoor kitchen.
Just build the kitchen counters and implements on the far side of the space, and add two stone pedestals on the other side to serve as a platform for the pergola posts.
All the natural elements like rough stone and exposed wood give the kitchen a really bucolic and brawny look.
20. Rustic Kiosk
A staycation can be so much fun! And when you compare it to the real thing, it’s also cheap and easy to arrange. You can get that all-year-round staycation fun and spirit with this outdoor kitchen kiosk.
It’s always ready to open for business during holidays, special occasions, and weekends. It would be ideal next to a pool, at the edge of the garden, or even on a rooftop deck.
21. Tuscan Air
You can bring that warm Tuscan air right into your backyard by creating a Tuscan-inspired outdoor kitchen. I love the patterned tile floor, the sleek grey pergola with climbers, the wood plank table, and the wrought iron chairs.
And you can’t forget to include a patch of lush and aromatic herbs!
22. Retractable Canopy
Do you need some shade during the hottest part of the day but don’t want a permanent roof over your outdoor kitchen? A retractable canopy is the perfect solution for you.
It’s one of the most popular additions to many outdoor kitchen designs. You can just draw out the canopy when you need it and hide it away when you don’t.
23. Rustic Kitchen Pavilion
Do you have a huge family to feed? Or love inviting the whole team over? Then you’re going to need a huge kitchen to handle all the cooking.
This U-shaped kitchen pavilion provides more than enough workspace and storage. The stripped wood paneling and roofing give the space a really unique rustic and archaic charm.
24. Charming DIY Kitchen
This cottage kitchen is so cute, charming, and welcoming. Why would you bring your garden produce inside when you can prepare it outdoors?
This small garden kitchen can fit right into a corner of your garden. Just add a cozy chair to rest in and enjoy your food.
25. Refrigerated Drawers
Cool drinks are an absolute must for warm-day picnics, afternoon barbecue parties, and even for a cozy night lounging with family and friends.
You can keep drinks cool and handy by installing refrigerated drawers in your outdoor kitchen.
26. Posh Garden Corner
This is so elegant, opulent, and stunning. This modern and classy garden kitchen and dining setup would be a welcome addition to anyone’s backyard.
It’s walled in on two sides with a slatted pergola overhead to provide plenty of shade and privacy. The blue-grey-white combination gives the space a really cool and contemporary look.
27. String Lights
This standalone outdoor kitchen has the allure of a warm and dusty outback. The red brick flooring, curved pergola, and string lights are just perfect for great dining, good conversations, and unforgettable moments.
A wood-paneled wall on one side and a fireplace add to the warmth and cozy setup.
28. Kitchen with a View
Amazing views and good food are truly some of the best things in life. If your home is lucky enough to have gorgeous views, why not enjoy both at the same time by building an outdoor kitchen?
This state-of-the-art compact kitchen island has all the kitchen implements you could need. Just add a couple of seats and some company!
29. Small City Backyard Kitchen
You can turn even the smallest backyard into an outdoor cooking and dining delight.
Just install your kitchen implements on one side of your smallish city backyard and invest in a portable picnic dining set that you can stow away when it’s not in use or when it’s time to clear a spot for some dancing.
30. Colourful Bar Stools
Why not add pops of color to your traditional, rustic, or minimalist outdoor space? These colorful bar stools can instantly liven up your outdoor kitchen.
This rustic wood and brick-brown kitchen bar gets a much-needed touch of fun and a cheery vibe.
31. Pool Cabanas
This outdoor kitchen is for people who love to entertain! The poolside cabana is outfitted with a curved counter/bar, highchairs, and an outdoor kitchen.
The classic Greek columns and the rough stone pedestals match the bar and the kitchen sides, giving the cabana a stately and dignified look.
32. L-Shaped Pool Bar
This setup has everything you need: a grill for the barbecues, an ice tub to cool drinks, generous counter space, and seats to rest on.
This L-shaped pool bar doesn’t take up a lot of space, yet it’s so functional and efficient. The green-grey stone brick side is both modern and timeless.
33. Backyard Kitchen Pavilion
This standalone outdoor kitchen is more than enough to host huge events and entertaining, like outdoor parties, garden soirees, and family holiday get-togethers.
The fully-equipped kitchen covers most of two walls, and the center features a dining table that can seat eight to ten people. The pavilion is also well-lit and comes with two long benches for resting, lounging, or even taking naps.
34. Kitchen and Bar
You can convert your backyard pavilion into this classy outdoor kitchen. The timeless design features an L-shaped kitchen with granite countertops and a grey stone base.
A chandelier is installed right in the middle, with drop lights over the dining counter. And those wicker chairs, both the high chairs and the lounges, provide so much charm and elegance.
35. Open Air Corner
This is so modern, organized, and inviting! This outdoor kitchen is set up almost like an indoor room.
The dark grey wood slat walls and kitchen base are broken up by touches of light greys on the counters, floors, and that huge wall clock. A built-in wood fireplace can also provide warmth on those nippy nights.
36. Open Shed
The design of this outdoor kitchen is so simple, yet it’s so efficient, modern, and beautiful. It has full concrete walls on three sides, with the kitchen built against the back wall and the front left open.
The exposed steel trusses give the kitchen an industrial look, while the tan tile splashback is stylish and contemporary.
37. Pizza Oven
Barbecues are definitely staples of outdoor kitchen cooking. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have your other favorite comfort foods, like pizza!
You can add a pizza oven to your outdoor kitchen and enjoy hot, homemade pizza and bread to go along with your barbecues.
38. Sail Shades
Sail shades are super easy to install, can be removed when they’re not in use, and can provide plenty of shade during the sunniest time of the day.
The minimalist theme of this white and grey kitchen features clean lines, bare concrete walls and counters, and steel grey high stools. The plain white and grey sail shades perfectly complement this sleek contemporary outdoor kitchen.
39. Country Patio Kitchen
You can enjoy afternoons and evening al fresco dining in this patio kitchen. Just add a grill and oven, counters, some storage, and your dining table to your patio.
The combination of brick columns, wood pallets, string lights, and yellow counters brings out such a charming country air.
40. Southern Charm
The southern interior style is so warm, welcoming, graceful, and charming. The dark wood ceiling and posts are a perfect contrast to the cool white floors and stone walls.
And those gorgeous wicker chairs, the curved iron-footed table, and the antique chandelier give the space its remarkable southern look.
41. Galley BBQ Station
This is like a small galley kitchen, just without walls. It has two counters on both sides—one for the kitchen and cooking implements, and the other for a dining counter and bar.
The ends of both counters even serve as the base for the pergola posts. The rustic theme includes the lumber pergola and the stacked stone base.
Plus, the pergola rafters are slanted strategically for the best shading.
42. Rustic Barbecue Station
Okay, this is a man’s outdoor kitchen! It’s designed for endless barbecues. The modern grill is positioned right in the center with plenty of counter space on both sides.
The stacked rough stone sides, bare wood flooring, reed slats for walls, and stripped wood pergola all come together to create a rustic, rough-and-tumble cowboy vibe.
43. Cool Concrete BBQ
I love this because it’s modern, rustic, and minimalist all at once. This outdoor kitchen gets high scores for both its design and its efficiency.
The cool concrete theme is contemporary and also really practical for outdoor structures. With a modern grill, a mini-refrigerator, ample storage, and counter space, this kitchen is totally party-ready.
44. Outdoor Kitchen Island
This modern and sleek kitchen island is the whole kitchen in one piece! It includes a sink with a faucet, a stovetop, an oven, some storage, and a lot of counter space.
It’s so space-efficient, contemporary, and easy to incorporate into its surroundings. You just need to find the perfect spot in your yard and install your kitchen island.
45. Glass Windows
This is a really cool indoor/outdoor kitchen, and it’s all achieved with wide awning glass windows. It’s ideal for a poolside or garden installation.
You can just put up the windows when you’re having picnics and parties, and then close them up when you’re cooking indoors.
Add a fold-down counter and a few stools to complete your outdoor kitchen setup.
