This gorgeous covered patio has both a roof extension and a cedar pergola with a traditional hill country twist. Complete with an outdoor kitchen, fire feature, sitting area in the living area and kitchen. Perfect place to lounge and watch TV, have dinner or just relax and enjoy the view. There are 4 ceiling fans for the summer days and a beautiful fire pit for the winter nights!
A garden structure like a pergola adds architectural interest to the outdoor kitchen and provides a place to attach sconce lighting. And while you wouldn’t want climbing plants dangling directly over the grill (hello fire hazard!), if your pergola is a safe distance from the heat, you could grow plants over it, giving the area a lush green touch.
If your outdoor kitchen is scorching in summer, consider a shade sail. Installing a shade sail is an inexpensive way to add comfort and style to your space. They can be bolted to walls, strung from trees, or attached to support posts. In this photo, shade sails are attached to steel poles that also hold string lights, lending daytime shade and evening light to the kitchen.
If you like to have people over, odds are you'll be using your outdoor kitchen for a lot more than just the occasional barbecue. When you're planning your layout and considering your must-haves, think about how you'll be entertaining your friends (or yourself). This kitchen has pretty much everything: dining table, lounge area in front of the fire, television and bar.
A custom outdoor kitchen is any homeowner’s dream come true, because your entire cooking experience is ergonomically optimized and by having everything where you want it.
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