Order's Up! 5 Kitchen Windows for Outdoor Entertaining

5 Outdoor KitchensWho says you have to leave the house to have take out? From California to Cape Town, homeowners are opening their kitchens out onto their patios to create a fun way of entertaining. Get ready to serve your family and friends just like at the drive-through. Pull out the hot dogs and get inspired by these 5 outdoor kitchen windows!












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Sunshine Coast1. Sunshine Coast
This kitchen is part of a restored 1944 weatherboard house on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. The deck is an important extension of this smaller-sized home, adding plenty of room for entertaining and cooking - perfect for warm weather!


















California Beach House2. California Beach House
A counter made of honed Calacatta marble extends outside for casual diner-style seating and food buffets in this California home.
















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Window View3. Window View
The kitchen extends out onto the deck creating the feeling of an outdoor window counter in this space. So open and inviting.



















Courtney Cox's Malibu Retreat4. Courtney Cox's Malibu Retreat
Courtney's patio bar in her Malibu home looks a bit like a food truck, inviting guests for casual conversation.













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A Cape Town Oasis5. A Cape Town Oasis
A cool, little oasis in Cape Town hosts this adorable pass-through window bar. Absolutely stunning.















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