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Outdoor Kitchens as Anchors for Everyday Living

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Outdoor kitchens have shifted from accessory to anchor. What was once a grill tucked against the siding is now a spatial hinge, connecting indoor life to the yard beyond. In a recent ProBuilder feature on outdoor kitchens, the publication explores how these spaces are evolving into fully integrated extensions of the home rather than seasonal add-ons.

As the article notes, outdoor kitchens today are designed as gathering spaces, not just cooking stations, reinforcing the idea that layout and adjacency matter as much as appliances.

Our contribution to the feature focused on how sequence and connection shape the experience of the backyard.

Osmosis Architecture: Designing the Space Around the Grill

Outdoor kitchens anchor a backyard, creating a focal point. They are as much about the spaces around them as the grill itself.

For this home, a covered lounge links the main kitchen and dining inside to the cook zone outside, allowing the chef to stay in the conversation. The covered living room bridges indoors and out with a fireplace, television, and bar pass-through for easy serving. An adjacent uncovered patio lounge captures summer evenings and the rewards of the grill.

The outdoor kitchen is finished with materials that carry through from the house, reinforcing permanence and comfort. Counter stools invite quick tastings, while nearby seating turns chef time into social time. Beyond, the open patio extends the gathering toward the yard.

The sequence is simple: prep, cook, serve, relax.

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