Covered Kitchen with Palm Landscaping

Design notes

Tropical outdoor kitchens pair warm timber and stone with lush planting, thatch or slatted roofs and a bar that faces the pool. Ceiling fans, open sides and a shaded island make them comfortable in real heat, while teak, palm and terracotta tones tie the kitchen to a resort palette.

What to look for

• The work triangle — grill, sink and fridge within a few steps
• Ventilation: a hood, an open gable or clear sky above the grill
• Where guests sit relative to the cook