Victorian Outdoor Kitchen with Stone Fireplace

Design notes

Victorian outdoor kitchens lean on ornament. Look for patterned brick and tile, a cast-iron canopy or gazebo, a brick fireplace with a decorative mantel, wrought-iron stools and fittings, and planting of ferns and roses close by. The counter itself can be simple; the ironwork and tile carry the style.

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