Give your backyard cooking space a makeover with these eye-catching ideas, full of clean lines and sleek style.
8 Modern Outdoor Kitchen Ideas
Updated on Oct. 01, 2023
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Graphic Backsplash
The fun backsplash by @mtrconstruction adds the right amount of pattern without overwhelming the space. The concrete base and horizontal slat wall round out the design with additional modern textures. Functionally, it looks like a great kitchen for prep and cooking, with plenty of counter space, under-counter storage and even a pizza oven!
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Built-In Lighting
This kitchen from @floridapatio504 features one of their modern aluminum pergolas with slatted accents and flat overhang. Sleek, built-in LED lighting steals the show at night, creating an exciting after-hours look. The custom synthetic-wood wall with faux ivy provides privacy, while the greenery softens the modern space.
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Small and Sleek
Some backyard kitchen styles can make a small outdoor space feel cramped and cluttered. By contrast, minimalist design is a great choice here from @londonessexoutdoorliving. It features a Big Green Egg Grill (which can grill, roast, smoke, sear and bake) and under-counter refrigerator, surrounded by flat-panel cabinets and a durable stone counter.
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Bold Color
If you’re afraid a modern, minimalist outdoor kitchen might look blah, choose a bold color, like in this beautiful blue kitchen from @rtaoutdoorliving.
This is their ready-to-assemble Moks outdoor kitchen in Navy Marine. You and a friend can assemble the whole thing in just 30 minutes! The color is a great design choice because it makes a big statement in any outdoor space.
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Build Your Own
Here’s another build-your-own modern option from West Elm. Each piece of the Portside Outdoor Kitchen collection can be mixed and matched.
It’s crafted with tropical hardwoods rich in moisture-resistant oils and sealed with a protective polyurethane topcoat to withstand the outdoor elements. The clean lines and light wood finish give it a warm modern look.
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Slatted Wood Elements
Slatted wood is a common choice in modern design for its warm texture and linear design, as seen here in this modern outdoor kitchen by @kjg_home. The wall and cabinet fronts feature gray slatted wood for a cohesive look. The project, DIY start to finish, and also includes a fire place grill, pizza oven and built-in wood storage. Check out these built-in grill ideas for outdoor kitchens.
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Curved Countertop
We love this curved countertop by @reno.diary (check out that transformation!). The overall design is still distinctly modern with clean lines and neutral colors, but the unexpected concrete counter gives the kitchen a chic, high-end finish.
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Modern Cottage
Mixing two design aesthetics can add layered interest. This kitchen from @our_hampshire_house presents a cozy cottage feel thanks to the exposed brick and vintage accessories. But the slatted wood, pared-back design and sleek granite countertop give it a modern twist.
Though this kitchen corner is fairly small, a wall shelf, rail system and under-counter space provide plenty of storage.
