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Outdoor cooking is a primal pleasure that recalls childhood campfires and simpler times.

As the best chefs know, you don’t need a lot of space to create a gourmet meal.

The corner kitchen has anoutdoor sink, stove top, oven, and a glass front fridge for beverages.

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Natural materials like stone, wood, and rattan blend in seamlessly with the natural landscape.

White subway tiles, black-framed windows, and dishware add a crisp modern touch.

Accordion windows open up all the way when in use to the open terrace and pool house.

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“I love having an outdoor kitchen,” says blogger Leslie Saeta fromMy 100 Year Old Home.

“We grill here at least three times a week (all year round).”

To complement all the wood, she added stainless steel appliances to create a durable, clean look.

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This outdoor kitchen fromRyan Benoit Design/The Horticultin La Jolla, CA is rendered in construction-grade Douglas fir.

The outdoor kitchen anchors the rental beach cottage garden, creating space for entertaining.

Kitchen cabinetry also houses the garden hose, trash bin, and additional pantry items.

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For a modern feel, choose streamlined elements.

Located on the other side of the indoor kitchen makes plumbing and water hook-ups easier to install.

The minimalist space is rendered in white stucco to echo the architecture of the Spanish bungalow-style home.

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This space fromFantastic Frankincludes a minimalist outdoor kitchen and adining tableon a backyard patio that is shady and comfortable.

This simple poolside grilling station fromLiving With Lolofeatures a candy pink grill that creates a festive focal point.

A vibrant blue patterned tile backsplash adds color, while pale concrete flooring and integrated lighting add modern polish.

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This outdoor kitchen fromThomas Guy Interiorsblends in perfectly with the gray-and-white palette of the adjacent lounge space.

A large hood vent covered in wood echoes the interior flooring to tie indoor and outdoor spaces together.

A table and chairs set up under apergolaallow for year-round al fresco dining.

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Keep fixtures and furniture neutral for a cohesive feel.

While its easy to appreciate the benefits of an outdoor kitchen, it can also come withdownsides.

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