Gorgeous Michigan homes with custom outdoor kitchens and bars

With its exposed rough-sawn cedar framing and paneled ceiling, this is a beautiful pavilion, perfect for entertaining or just enjoying the outdoors.

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This list of 21 best outdoor kitchen ideas for your backyard 2025 offers a harmonious blend of functionality and aesthetic appeal.

The Atherton pavilions are two accessory structures rich in detail and imagined by the owners to be of the landscape. Both of identical footprint, height, and materials, these jewel boxes have two distinct functions: one serves as an outdoor kitchen and dining space, and the other as a meditation or workout room.

Creating a stylish and functional outdoor kitchen doesn't have to break the bank. In fact, with a bit of creativity and strategic planning, you can transform your backyard into a culinary oasis on a budget.

The perfect blend of entertaining space and storage shed.