10 small outdoor kitchen ideas

Outdoor kitchens are such a brilliant way to embrace the pleasure of alfresco cooking and dining and make the most of your outdoor experiences for relaxing and entertaining friends and family. But you needn’t think that a lack of space should limit your ability to be able to include this essential Aussie backyard addition. These awesome examples show that outdoor kitchens can thrive in even the most compact zones. It’s amazing what DIYers can squeeze into these aesthetic yet practical spaces with a bit of ingenuity.

This outdoor kitchen from @backyardandpergolas is only six feet long, just right for a small yard or patio. Durable materials like aluminium framing and stainless steel mean it will stand up well to the elements. The clean lines give it a beautiful modern look and ensures it won’t clutter up a small outdoor space.

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Just because your outdoor kitchen is small doesn’t mean it can’t fit your style! The patterned tile benchtop and oval shape of the breeze blocks (a stylish alternative to plain concrete blocks) make this kitchen by @amanda.lee.interiors a stunner. The blocks also ventilate the area around the stored propane tank.

Would you believe this kitchenette is original to the 1957 house? To give it a facelift, @simplygrove painted the entire kitchen black, treated the wood countertops and installed beautiful black Vivace tile flooring from Bedrosians Tile and Stone.

The kitchen is small and simple with a just a charcoal grill, bench space and storage, but provides all you need to enjoy cooking outdoors.

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A small L-shaped kitchen like this one from @the_home_we_made tucks nicely into the corner of a small yard, patio or deck, transforming unused real estate into a functional space.

The efficient layout accommodates a barbecue grill, small refrigerator and even a pizza oven. The cedar wood structure and concrete countertop ensures the kitchen withstands the weather.

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If you lack extra wall space for your outdoor kitchen, consider something like this from @the_williams_abode. The freestanding structure serves as a nice divider between the patio and the rest of the yard. It’s made from larch wood (valued for its waterproof durability) and a UV resistant Corian work surface.

This gorgeous outdoor kitchen is DIY start to finish. Jenni of @our_regent_home_ and her husband built the cabinets, pergola and privacy wall to create a showcase L-shaped kitchen.

Even with its small footprint, the grill, beer tap, pizza oven, sink and under-counter fridge make it super functional. Bonus points for the wall shelf herb garden!

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This charming courtyard from @lukearthurwells includes a small kitchen with just enough space to prep and serve a meal and help with gardening tasks. Builders fashioned this DIY project with a pressure-treated wood frame and vertical fencing slats. A beautiful smoky green paint job and stained wood benchtop completes the look.

There’s a lot of inspiration to be found in this glamping kitchen from @coromandelluxuryescapes attached to a luxury safari tent. It features plenty of clever storage, including a wall-mounted cubby shelf for mugs, a floating shelf and an under-sink cabinet.

The all-wood semi-enclosed structure protects the kitchen and gives it a cohesive yet rustic style we love.

In addition to its space-saving benefits, a small outdoor kitchen is also easier on the budget. This DIY kitchen from @carlaelliman is made entirely of recycled fence materials and other affordable choices, like benchtop tiles sourced from Facebook Marketplace.

By finishing everything with a cheerful green and yellow paint job, you’d never suspect the hodgepodge of materials.

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Source: Family Handyman