An outdoor kitchen should feel as natural to use as the one indoors. That starts with where it sits, not what goes in it.
Think about shelter
A roof, pergola or wall turns a summer-only space into one you can use in a light shower or a cool evening.
Plan the route
Keep it close enough to the house that carrying plates feels easy, but far enough that smoke drifts away from the doors.
Light it properly
Task lighting over the worktop and soft lighting around the table make evenings outside work.
