Ideas for Outdoor Kitchens

Choose a sleek design
The natural tones of this cream and grey Classic-FS/Esprit kitchen blend harmoniously with the landscape beyond. Leicht kitchens are priced from £15,000.

Highlight period features
Three sets of French-style windows make the most of the sea views from this bay-shaped dining area in a period property. Hand painted kitchens by Smallbone of Devizes are priced from £35,000.

Emphasise a vaulted ceiling
Floor-to-ceiling glass accentuates the dramatic look of this vaulted open-plan design and maximises the garden view. Chiselwood kitchens start from £30,000.

Try a traditional style
For a more classic look, these painted wood-framed sliding doors feature a row of small panes above to echo the cabinetry inside. Kitchens from the Edwardian Range by Richard Baker Furniture start from £25,000.

Position furniture thoughtfully
An island unit set in front of glass doors means that views outside can be enjoyed while you prepare meals. Freestanding kitchens from Chalon start from £30,000.

Create an open-plan space
Twin dressers in New England cabinetry link the living and kitchen zones, while glass doors at both ends of the room maximise sunlight in the space. Kitchens from Mark Wilkinson Furniture start at £35,000.

Add bi-fold doors
Sunfold’s SFK70 aluminium bi-fold doors glide open almost effortlessly and can stack either inside or out. A similar design from Sunfold Systems costs from £12,000.

Opt for natural tones
The neutral colours and natural timber of this bulthaup b3 furniture link the kitchen to the landscape. Kitchens by Kitchen Architecture are priced from £35,000.

Go for glass walls
When the sliding doors of this glass extension are pulled back, the interior and exterior become one. Kitchen designed by Gregory Phillips Architect, price on application.

Make space to entertain
This bespoke walnut kitchen has been designed with social areas for friends and family, whatever the weather. Davonport kitchens start from £35,000.