Everyone loves a backyard barbeque in the mid-summer sun-author Michelle Kodis shows how to take that idea to an innovative new level! From a "Whimsical Outdoor Martini Bar" to an "Adobe Kitchen Enclosure," Ultimate Outdoor Kitchens features projects that reflect a range of styles, from sleek modernism to rustic country, with a wide array of architectural influences. With twenty-six chapters divided into three easy-to-navigate sections, Kodis makes it easy to determine which design style and budget will fit your backyard best!

In "Just the Basics," readers will learn about ways to create a simple, down-to-the-basics outdoor kitchen/cooking station, with a focus on simplicity and affordability.

"Creative Functionality" goes a step further, incorporating special design features and true outdoor "rooms."

In "Just the Basics," readers will learn about ways to create a simple, down-to-the-basics outdoor kitchen/cooking station, with a focus on simplicity and affordability.

"Creative Functionality" goes a step further, incorporating special design features and true outdoor "rooms."