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.

covered outdoor kitchen

Marie Flanigan Interiors

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.

covered outdoor kitchen bar seating

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.

covered patio kitchen

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.

covered balcony grilling station

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?

covered outdoor kitchen skylights

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?

covered outdoor kitchen

Marie Flanigan Interiors

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.

pergola grilling station

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.

outdoor kitchen canopy

Fantastic Frank

covered outdoor kitchenette

Maite Granda

covered outdoor kitchen with vaulted roof

Officine Gullo

stylish covered kitchen patio

Marie Flanigan Interiors

outdoor kitchen cabana

Fantastic Frank

covered outdoor grill station

Mary Patton Design

covered outdoor farmhouse kitchen

Marie Flanigan Interiors

screen porch grill station

Dodson Interiors/Giles Campbell Architects/ Photo bySonya Sellers

covered outdoor kitchen patio

A Beautiful Mess

covered outdoor kitchen with pizza oven

Design byCrisp Architects/ Photo by Rob Karosis

covered patio outdoor kitchen

Design byThomas Guy Interiors/ Photo by Haylei Smith

screen porch kitchen

Design byO’Hara Interiors/ Photo bySpacecrafting

covered back patio kitchen

Design byCrisp Architects/ Photo by Rob Karosis

covered outdoor kitchen dining room

Design byLisa Gilmore Design/ Photo byNative House Photography

covered pool house kitchen

Design byCrisp Architects/ Photo by Rob Karosis

covered outdoor kitchen at night

Officine Gullo

covered outdoor kitchen

Fantastic Frank

covered outdoor kitchen pool cabana ideas

Michelle Boudreau Design

outdoor kitchen fireplace ideas

Design byCrisp Architects/ Photo by Rob Karosis

contemporary outdoor kitchen with built-in grill nook

Maite Granda