Party-Ready Cabin Kitchen
Nathan Kirkman, styling by Jennifer DeCleeneMallorie and Jim Rasberry of HGTV’s Home Town serve up ample Southern style at their family cabin outside of Laurel, Mississippi. Pops of patriotic reds add to the party feel, while the (made in America) Lynx grilling station sets up Jim for serious culinary success.
Backyard Party Pavilion
David TsayThis 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.
Wood-Fired Outdoor Pizza Oven
The Green Eyed GirlIf 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.
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Grain Silo Outdoor Kitchen
Arielle Peters PhotographyIt doesn't get more wonderfully rustic than this outdoor grain silo bar in Topeka, Indiana. Repurpose your own galvanized backyard structure for the best food and drink station around. Just don't forget the tractor seats!
See more at Lakeside Occasions.
Cozy Patio Outdoor Kitchen
Pure Style HomeThis gorgeous space-saving setup boasts bar stools beside the grill and a family-friendly table that seats a crowd.
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Stone Outdoor Kitchen
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Poppy Patio Kitchen
Lisa Romerain/OttoLean into pops of color to make your kitchen stand-out. Here, an eye-catching sign and complementing chairs make a statement over this streamlined outdoor kitchen.
Rustic Outdoor Kitchen
Colin Price/Wine SpectatorBuilt-In Outdoor Kitchen
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Creative Ice Cream Bar
Nathan KirkmanTake a note out of HGTV's Mallorie and Jim Rasberry's design book and use a vintage baby tub as a creative way to keep ice cream cold on hot summer days. Layer in fun pennants for a stylish touch!
Open-Air Kitchen
Lisa HubbardThe owner of this Rhode Island home enlisted a contractor to build an open-air kitchen and an enclosed living room—both outfitted with electricity and water—alongside his vegetable garden. A patio of bluestone pavers links the two cedar structures.
Outdoor Dining Patio
James MerrellInside 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.
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Under-Awning Dining Space
Max Kim-BeeThe 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 picnic table and benches.
DIY Grill Station
Courtesy of Lowe'sFeeling ambitious? You can build your own outdoor kitchen space from stacked stones and a DIY wood structure.
Get the tutorial at Lowe's.
Modular Outdoor Kitchen
Courtesy of WWOOCreated 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.
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Summer Entertaining Area
Trevor Tondro/House BeautifulThis Nantucket outdoor kitchen is the ultimate place to entertain—this one includes a grill, cooktops, a refrigerator, a sink, and even a pizza oven.
See more at outdoor kitchen tips at House Beautiful.
Outdoor Fireplace
Max Kim-BeeIt'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
Courtesy of Kalamazoo Outdoor GourmetTucked 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.
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Chalkboard Backsplash
Ryan Benoit/The HorticultThis 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.
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Outdoor Kitchen Materials
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Janece Maze is Associate Editor at Country Living, where she covers DIY projects, gardening, and travel. When she’s not in the kitchen creating a new recipe with farm fresh ingredients, you can find her on the road heading to a music festival or browsing a local consignment shop.
Anna Logan is the Senior Homes & Style Editor at Country Living, where she covers design and decorating trends, home features, and gift guides. She also produces home features and styles content for the print magazine. When she isn’t working, can often be found digging around antique shops for the perfect find. Follow her adventures on Instagram!
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