There’s a difference between adding a grill to the patio and creating an outdoor space that actually works—safe for kids, easy for hosting, and comfortable enough that you’ll use it more than a few perfect summer nights. The best outdoor kitchens don’t feel tacked on. They feel like the natural center of the backyard: where people gather, where food happens, where conversations linger, and where the whole landscape makes sense around it. Outdoor kitchens start with a cohesive