Summer kitchen ideas: 11 designs that make outdoor cooking luxurious

11 inventive and practical summer kitchen ideas to make cooking more fun

1. Ready-made summer kitchen solutions

There are many ready-made buildings you can turn into a summer kitchen. A glass-walled solution brings the outdoors in, allowing you to enjoy meals sheltered from wind and insects. Sliding doors save space and open directly to the terrace, perfect if you want to enjoy your coffee outside.

2. Beautifully recycled summer kitchen

A brick outdoor fireplace is the heart of this summer kitchen, setting the mood for your backyard cooking space. Reclaimed bricks were used for the back wall. An appropriately sized table was made from an old door and trestle legs. Herb pots not only complement the summer kitchen but also beautify the terrace.

3. Everything within reach

Cooking in a summer kitchen is a joy when it's equipped like your indoor one. Plan storage and functions to be conveniently within reach. Use hooks and racks creatively, and you'll be amazed at how much fits into even a small space. Herbs placed outside the window opening complete your outdoor cooking space.

4. Open and closed designs

This charmingly rugged summer kitchen is built from recycled materials. On hot days, the doors open wide to the garden, and the open fireplace warms cool summer evenings. The structural elements have been left visibly exposed.

5. Sheltered from view

A light and airy visual and wind barrier for the summer kitchen can be built from plastic corrugated sheets. The kitchen has space for a grill and an open fireplace for both cooking and creating ambiance. Different flooring materials elegantly outline the functional areas.

6. A sturdy cooking station

This summer kitchen clad with natural stones features a grill, griddle pan, and smoker. Masonry requires expertise in both technique and materials to ensure the end result is functional and fire-safe.

7. A summer kitchen nestled in rock

This unique summer kitchen is carved into the rock. Slanted glass walls bring the lakeside scenery close. With electricity and underfloor heating, it's comfortable even in cooler weather. Cabinets clad with natural stone seem to grow from the floor. A wheeled island divides the space and provides extra counter space.

8. Compact outdoor kitchen

With careful planning, you can fit a lot into even a small space. This setup features a charcoal grill that doubles as a smoker, as well as a gas-powered cooktop and refrigerator. The low back wall provides shelf space and handy hooks for kitchen utensils.

9. Ready-made furniture

If you already have a flat area picked for your kitchen, the easiest way is to buy ready-made kitchen furniture modules. The Hillerstorp Läckö outdoor kitchen unit and its accompanying worktop make a good cooking station. A stylish cover from Ellos hides both the bottom of the sink and the container for wastewater.

10. Modern summer kitchen made from modules

WWOO is a modular outdoor kitchen series made of concrete, designed by Dutch designer Piet-Jan van den Kommer. It can be customized with everything you need, from a grill to a water point and a fireplace. You can create your own solution at WWOO Finland.

11. Sleek and simple DIY project

This sleek and simple summer kitchen is built with masonry. The walls around the open fire pit are raised higher for safety. There is plenty of workspace and storage relative to the kitchen's size. The water supply is simply managed with a bucket and garden hose.