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Covered Outdoor Kitchen Ideas: Stylish Designs for Your Culinary Haven

Covered outdoor kitchen area
Anonymous | Jun 9, 2025

Adding a covered outdoor kitchen to your backyard isn’t just about functionality—it’s about creating a space where food, family, and fresh air come together in one seamless experience. Whether you’re dreaming of a full gourmet setup under a timber frame wooden pavilion or just looking for small covered outdoor kitchen ideas that won’t overwhelm your patio, the right design can elevate your entire property.

Let’s walk through some thoughtful and stylish outdoor covered kitchen ideas that will inspire your next backyard project.

Outdoor Bar Ideas: What to Consider When Planning an Outdoor Bar Area

Outdoor Bar Ideas Collage
Anonymous | Oct 26, 2023

With so many outdoor bar ideas out there, it can be tough to narrow down your ideal backyard entertainment area. Google is a great place to start, and Pinterest is packed with unique bar options, but it’s easy to become overwhelmed when you’re not sure what you’re looking for.

How To Turn Your Pool House Into a Guest House

A collage of photos featuring a pool house with finished bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen
Anonymous | Oct 16, 2023

A pool house is a multi-tasking addition to your house. Not only can you store toys and maintenance equipment in a pool house, but you can also use it to change and shower instead of dripping chlorinated water throughout your house. A pool house is an ideal option if you enjoy throwing backyard parties because guests won’t need to enter the main home. 

How To Make Your Backyard More Accessible

An older adult using a wheelchair to water the garden in their backyard.
Anonymous | Oct 12, 2022

Backyard accessibility involves creating an environment where everyone can move around safely and comfortably, whether using a wheelchair, a walker, or just their own two feet.

Want an Insider Look at our Surprisingly Modern Pool House Design?

Modern Pool House Design Tour
Anonymous | Nov 11, 2021

Sharp, clean architectural lines. Flat roofs with broad overhangs. Huge windows, tall ceilings and open floor plans. Lots of glass and metal accents with neutral colors.

These are just a few if the characteristics that define modern architecture. And just a few of the characteristics we’ve added to our new modern pool house design.

Rhino Flooring: The Toughest Garage & Shed Floors Around

Anonymous | Jun 16, 2020

Garages can get messy.  From dirty tires and oil leaks to messy hobbies, your garage floor will see a lot of wear and tear. The same goes with a your shed.

That's why Homestead is introducing a new super-tough floor panel for your garage or shed floor - Rhino Flooring. These heavy-duty floors are SuperStratum Panels with Rhino Lining coatings - a proprietary blend designed to adhere to high-performance OSBs. These flooring panels are more durable and structurally stiff than competing shed and garage floor products. 

The Backyard Office Shed – The Perfect Work From Home Solution

Backyard Office Shed How To
Anonymous | Jun 11, 2020

The option of working from home has moved from a luxury to a practical necessity for many in 2020. For years, the ability to work from home has been a benefit sought after by employees and offered by only a small number of employers.

Now that employers around the world are discovering that remote employees can be just as productive (and more cost-effective!) than their office-bound coworkers, working from home is an option for many for the first time ever.

Backyard Pavilions: You Have To See These 5 Amazing Ideas!

18x18 Custom Pavilion with luxury outdoor kitchen
Anonymous | Apr 7, 2020

When it comes to enhancing your home, nothing beats a backyard pavilion. These outdoor structures are a magnificent addition to any home because they provide a beautiful place to entertain, relax, and have fun. Not only do these structures offer an ideal space to enjoy a starry night, but these chic outdoor areas also add value to your home. If you ever decide to sell your place in the future, you'll likely get back your investment and then some.