Position your grill under the roof to keep it covered on rainy days.
L-Shaped Patio Kitchen
Help keep a covered outdoor kitchen from feeling closed in by utilizing vertical space.
Adjust the gap between wood slats according to how much coverage you prefer.
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Vaulted Roof
Officine Gullo
A vaulted roof will add charm to a standalone outdoor kitchen.
Install a large dining table for easy all-weather entertaining.
This space has open sides that connect it to the rest of the backyard pool and entertaining space.
Brian Brown Studio/ Photo byJenny Siegwart
Screened-In Porch Kitchen
Dodson Interiors/Giles Campbell Architects/ Photo bySonya Sellers
Create an indoor-outdoor feel with ascreened-in porchkitchen.
Covered Stone Kitchen
Contrast a rustic stone outdoor kitchen with a pale-painted ceiling.
Officine Gullo anchored a large central island with a pair of modern pendant lights.
Audrey Drought Design/Giles Campbell Architects/ Photo bySonya Sellers
Covered Pool Patio Kitchen
Install your outdoor kitchen on a poolside patio or pool deck.
A solid roof will ensure that you get maximum use, no matter the weather.
Outdoor Kitchen Fireplace
Outfit a semi-covered outdoor kitchen with a small fireplace to add warmth and ambiance.
White Sands
Or use it to roast marshmallows for an after-dinner treat.
Accent the grill nook with wood accents and stainless steel food storage to make it stylish and functional.
Ways to Cover an Outdoor Kitchen
Should you cover an outdoor kitchen?
Design byMaite Granda
Its a good idea to cover your outdoor kitchen to protect it from the elements.
Aretractable awningcan shelter a kitchen as needed, allowing you to still cook in full sun, weather permitting.
How do you protect an outdoor kitchen in winter?
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Protect kitchen islands with breathable covers that wont trap moisture.
Cover and unplug outdoor refrigerators.
Clean and cover your grill and turn off the gas.
Design byCathie Hong Interiors/Margaret Austin Photo
If you have anoutdoor sink, drain the pipes of excess water before the first winter freeze.
Can you DIY an outdoor kitchen awning?
you’re able to install a simple lightweight outdoor kitchen awning yourself.
Fantastic Frank
Maite Granda
Officine Gullo
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Fantastic Frank
Mary Patton Design
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Dodson Interiors/Giles Campbell Architects/ Photo bySonya Sellers
A Beautiful Mess
Design byCrisp Architects/ Photo by Rob Karosis
Design byThomas Guy Interiors/ Photo by Haylei Smith
Design byO’Hara Interiors/ Photo bySpacecrafting
Design byCrisp Architects/ Photo by Rob Karosis
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Design byCrisp Architects/ Photo by Rob Karosis
Officine Gullo
Fantastic Frank
Michelle Boudreau Design
Design byCrisp Architects/ Photo by Rob Karosis
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