House Plans with Outdoor Kitchen

A great way to add livable space to any house plan is to have an outdoor kitchen. Why run back and forth to the house when you can prepare most of your food outside in the fresh air? Expanding your living space to outdoors is every host's dream! It makes clean up easier and creates a fun, festive atmosphere for any gathering.

Whether you choose a top of the line grill and install a full-service kitchen or if you have a more modest budget, you can still take advantage of an outdoor kitchen space. Install the kitchen in a screened porch or on a patio with some shade such as a pergola, include a prep counter and you are ready to entertain.

An example of one of our house plans with a wonderful outdoor kitchen is The Travis. The Travis has a built-in grill, prep space, and sink. The outdoor kitchen has been strategically placed on the screen porch. This allows quick and easy access from the kitchen and provides a covered area for use even during rain. Also, your guests will not feel crowded when they can easily flow from the kitchen and dining to the screen porch and patio. Another house plan with an outdoor kitchen is The Whitcomb. This compact home makes great use of the screen porch by adding an outdoor kitchen. This walkout basement floor plan is great for hillside lots and making use of the outdoor space with a kitchen can greatly expand its entertaining space.