Outdoor kitchens are, well, hot. Outdoor kitchen ideas have moved beyond a standalone grill with a small cook space. Popular designer outdoor kitchen features include bars with sinks, grills that rival any indoor cooking range, appliances such as stainless steel refrigerators, cabinets, grill islands and luxurious countertops — putting within reach everything to make a delicious meal (or the perfect beverage) alfresco.

A well-designed outdoor kitchen works together with its indoor counterpart when cooking or entertaining guests and complements a home’s architecture and landscaping. Outdoor kitchen appliances and materials should be durable — designed to withstand the elements.

Plan your outdoor cookspace layout with the following outdoor kitchen ideas, which include this space built for entertaining guests in grand style. Homeowners can grill up dinner in the luxe outdoor kitchen and then gather the party around the large dining table nearby.

Oxidized woven steel is used to create a textured backdrop to this outdoor kitchen. Colorful tiles add southwestern flair and repeat the same colors used throughout the entire outdoor living space. Turquoise chairs surround the rustic dining table.

This modern style outdoor kitchen features a wood paneled island topped with a neutral color stone countertop. A large grill is built into the island, creating the perfect cooking area with ample workspace.

This chef-grade outdoor kitchen looks as though it’s inside an ages-old ruin. To achieve this enchanted effect, designers styled the rock walls with cut-out windows and not-quite-finished tops. The limestone farmhouse sink is a salvaged piece and is surrounded by matching countertops. Appliances are stainless steel.