28 Creative Outdoor BBQ Area Designs Worth Saving


Many people dream of outdoor barbecue areas that feel fun, easy, and welcoming, but the space often looks too small, too plain, or too messy to enjoy. A backyard should feel like a simple place to relax, cook, and spend time with friends, yet many outdoor bbq spaces end up unused because they don’t feel inspiring. The good news is that a cool bbq corner does not need to be fancy. With the right layout, a clean prep zone, and a few cozy touches, even a small patio can turn into a weekend-ready spot. These ideas also help bring more life to outdoor kitchens, small grilling decks, and any backyard bbq setup that needs a fresh update.

Here are some easy and cool ways to make outdoor barbecue areas look warm, open, and ready for good food.



1. Professional Stone and Steel Kitchen

This setup looks like a professional kitchen with that massive stainless steel grill and hood. The natural stone tiles on the wall add a warm touch to the modern outdoor barbeque area. It sits nicely on the wood deck under a protective roof.
This setup looks like a professional kitchen with that massive stainless steel grill and hood. The natural stone tiles on the wall add a warm touch to the modern outdoor barbeque area. It sits nicely on the wood deck under a protective roof.

2. Covered Deck with White Cabinetry

White cabinets give this covered deck a very clean and bright look. The stainless steel grill fits perfectly under the black shuttered window to let smoke out. Having a dining table right next to the cooking station makes serving meals easy.
White cabinets give this covered deck a very clean and bright look. The stainless steel grill fits perfectly under the black shuttered window to let smoke out. Having a dining table right next to the cooking station makes serving meals easy.

3. Wood Pergola with Privacy Screens

The warm wood pergola and cabinets create a beautiful, cohesive look for this backyard spot. Slatted privacy screens behind the grill offer a nice secluded feeling while you cook. It feels like a sunny vacation spot.
The warm wood pergola and cabinets create a beautiful, cohesive look for this backyard spot. Slatted privacy screens behind the grill offer a nice secluded feeling while you cook. It feels like a sunny vacation spot.

4. Modern Black and Concrete Bar

Matte black cabinets against the smooth concrete wall look incredibly modern and cool. The wood ceiling warms up the dark colors of this outdoor barbeque area. A small wine fridge tucked under the counter is a great bonus for parties.
Matte black cabinets against the smooth concrete wall look incredibly modern and cool. The wood ceiling warms up the dark colors of this outdoor barbeque area. A small wine fridge tucked under the counter is a great bonus for parties.

5. Rustic Balcony with Brick Grill

This balcony makes great use of space with a built-in brick grill and a rustic wooden table. A green awning protects the dining area from the sun while you enjoy the city view. It is a charming spot for a small lunch.
This balcony makes great use of space with a built-in brick grill and a rustic wooden table. A green awning protects the dining area from the sun while you enjoy the city view. It is a charming spot for a small lunch.

6. Rooftop Island with Stone Backsplash

A low stone wall surrounds this rooftop grilling station to block the wind. The grey island matches the decking perfectly and holds a large stainless steel barbecue. You can see palm trees in the background, adding a tropical vibe.
A low stone wall surrounds this rooftop grilling station to block the wind. The grey island matches the decking perfectly and holds a large stainless steel barbecue. You can see palm trees in the background, adding a tropical vibe.

7. Concrete Counter with Pizza Oven

The black pizza oven is the star of this modern outdoor barbeque area. Sleek concrete countertops sit above dark wood cabinets for a stylish contrast. It looks like a perfect place to make dinner in the garden.
The black pizza oven is the star of this modern outdoor barbeque area. Sleek concrete countertops sit above dark wood cabinets for a stylish contrast. It looks like a perfect place to make dinner in the garden.

8. Stone Island Under String Lights

String lights hanging from the white pergola create a magical atmosphere for evening parties. The large stone island features plenty of counter space and a built-in fridge.
String lights hanging from the white pergola create a magical atmosphere for evening parties. The large stone island features plenty of counter space and a built-in fridge.

9. Dark Wood Stand on Green Grass

Dark stained wood planks give this grill station a unique and bold look against the light wall. The white countertop provides a clean space for prepping food next to the barbecue.
Dark stained wood planks give this grill station a unique and bold look against the light wall. The white countertop provides a clean space for prepping food next to the barbecue.



10. Traditional Stone Corner Kitchen

Rough stone veneer and tile countertops give this corner kitchen a very traditional feel. It has everything you need, including a sink, grill, and a glass-door fridge. The tall street lamps add a classic touch to the patio.
Rough stone veneer and tile countertops give this corner kitchen a very traditional feel. It has everything you need, including a sink, grill, and a glass-door fridge. The tall street lamps add a classic touch to the patio.

11. Beachside Grill with Sunset View

Grilling right by the beach at sunset must be amazing. The simple stucco island holds a shiny stainless steel grill and fits right into the tropical landscape. Palm trees and the ocean view make this the perfect spot for a summer party.
Grilling right by the beach at sunset must be amazing. The simple stucco island holds a shiny stainless steel grill and fits right into the tropical landscape. Palm trees and the ocean view make this the perfect spot for a summer party.

12. Farmhouse Patio with Egg Grill

A grill sits next to the regular gas barbecue for serious cooking. The concrete countertop provides plenty of space for prepping food, while wood storage underneath keeps logs dry. It’s a lovely farmhouse-style setup on a grassy patio.
A grill sits next to the regular gas barbecue for serious cooking. The concrete countertop provides plenty of space for prepping food, while wood storage underneath keeps logs dry. It’s a lovely farmhouse-style setup on a grassy patio.

13. Curved Stone Kitchen with Chimney

This unique curved kitchen features a tall copper chimney for the wood-fired oven. Stone columns and a split-level counter create a very traditional and sturdy look. It feels like a little castle in the garden.
This unique curved kitchen features a tall copper chimney for the wood-fired oven. Stone columns and a split-level counter create a very traditional and sturdy look. It feels like a little castle in the garden.

14. Compact Modern Grill Nook

Tucked into a modern wood niche, this grill station saves a ton of space. The fold-up door protects the cooking area when it's not in use, keeping everything clean. A sleek high table nearby is perfect for quick meals.
Tucked into a modern wood niche, this grill station saves a ton of space. The fold-up door protects the cooking area when it’s not in use, keeping everything clean. A sleek high table nearby is perfect for quick meals.

15. Rustic Wood and Stone Station

Warm wood panels and stacked stone pillars give this kitchen a natural, rustic charm. The built-in grill is surrounded by plenty of counter space for serving drinks and food. A wooden pergola overhead provides just enough shade for the chef.
Warm wood panels and stacked stone pillars give this kitchen a natural, rustic charm. The built-in grill is surrounded by plenty of counter space for serving drinks and food. A wooden pergola overhead provides just enough shade for the chef.

16. Painted Grey Fence and Prep Station

Painting the wooden fence grey creates a modern backdrop for this simple outdoor kitchen. Hanging pots and utensils on the wall keeps the small counter clear for cooking. It’s a smart and budget-friendly way to style a patio.
Painting the wooden fence grey creates a modern backdrop for this simple outdoor kitchen. Hanging pots and utensils on the wall keeps the small counter clear for cooking. It’s a smart and budget-friendly way to style a patio.

17. Concrete Bar with Pergola Roof

A long concrete bar extends from the grill station, offering a great place to stand and chat. The dark wood pergola with slats lets sunlight filter through while defining the cooking zone. It looks very solid and modern.
A long concrete bar extends from the grill station, offering a great place to stand and chat. The dark wood pergola with slats lets sunlight filter through while defining the cooking zone. It looks very solid and modern.

18. Zen Garden Grill Corner

A wall of stones in a metal cage adds a cool texture behind the grill. Simple wicker chairs and a small table make this gravel corner feel like a relaxing Zen garden. It is a peaceful spot for a quiet barbecue.
A wall of stones in a metal cage adds a cool texture behind the grill. Simple wicker chairs and a small table make this gravel corner feel like a relaxing Zen garden. It is a peaceful spot for a quiet barbecue.



19. White Brick Kitchen Under Trees

White brick cabinets look bright and fresh under the shade of large trees. The built-in grill is ready for action next to comfortable wicker dining chairs. This outdoor barbeque area feels like a cozy extension of the home.
White brick cabinets look bright and fresh under the shade of large trees. The built-in grill is ready for action next to comfortable wicker dining chairs. This outdoor barbeque area feels like a cozy extension of the home.

20. Minimalist Concrete Cooking Station

This all-concrete kitchen is super minimalist and durable. The thick countertops and simple stainless steel doors create a clean, industrial look. It’s perfect for a modern backyard that needs a no-fuss cooking station.
This all-concrete kitchen is super minimalist and durable. The thick countertops and simple stainless steel doors create a clean, industrial look. It’s perfect for a modern backyard that needs a no-fuss cooking station.

21. Modern Wood and Concrete Deck

This sleek kitchen uses warm wood slats and cool grey concrete to create a stylish look. The sink is built right into the counter next to the large grill. It sits under a modern roof that lets in just enough light for cooking.
This sleek kitchen uses warm wood slats and cool grey concrete to create a stylish look. The sink is built right into the counter next to the large grill. It sits under a modern roof that lets in just enough light for cooking.

22. Ivy Covered Stone Bar

Thick green ivy grows all over the white archway above the grill station. The stone island has a raised bar area where guests can sit on metal chairs. It looks like a secret garden party spot.
Thick green ivy grows all over the white archway above the grill station. The stone island has a raised bar area where guests can sit on metal chairs. It looks like a secret garden party spot.

23. Lakeside White Pergola

A white wooden island creates a simple prep space right next to the big stainless steel grill. Blue bottles hanging as a light fixture add a fun pop of color. The view of the water makes this a relaxing place to cook.
A white wooden island creates a simple prep space right next to the big stainless steel grill. Blue bottles hanging as a light fixture add a fun pop of color. The view of the water makes this a relaxing place to cook.

24. Pizza Oven and White Cabinets

The tall silver chimney of the pizza oven stands out against the dark fence. White cabinets keep the look clean and bright on the stone patio. It is a great compact kitchen for a small backyard.
The tall silver chimney of the pizza oven stands out against the dark fence. White cabinets keep the look clean and bright on the stone patio. It is a great compact kitchen for a small backyard.

25. DIY Potting Bench Station

A simple wooden workbench serves as a great station for the bright red kettle grill. String lights hang from the privacy screen to set a cozy mood. Crates on the bottom shelf hold all the necessary tools for a cookout.
A simple wooden workbench serves as a great station for the bright red kettle grill. String lights hang from the privacy screen to set a cozy mood. Crates on the bottom shelf hold all the necessary tools for a cookout.

26. Curved Wood Slat Wall

Vertical wood slats curve around the corner to create a stunning backdrop. A floating concrete bench holds the grill and has a spot for firewood underneath. It is a very artistic and modern design.
Vertical wood slats curve around the corner to create a stunning backdrop. A floating concrete bench holds the grill and has a spot for firewood underneath. It is a very artistic and modern design.

27. Modern Deck with Fridge

Light wood paneling covers the wall behind the cooking station to match the deck floor. The built-in glass fridge is perfect for keeping drinks cold near the dining table. It feels like a real indoor room that just happens to be outside.
Light wood paneling covers the wall behind the cooking station to match the deck floor. The built-in glass fridge is perfect for keeping drinks cold near the dining table. It feels like a real indoor room that just happens to be outside.

28. Concrete Garden Island

This solid concrete island sits right in the middle of a lush green garden. It has built-in stainless steel drawers and a handy side burner. The sharp agave plants in the front give the space a cool desert vibe.
This solid concrete island sits right in the middle of a lush green garden. It has built-in stainless steel drawers and a handy side burner. The sharp agave plants in the front give the space a cool desert vibe.


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