Key Takeaways:
Outdoor kitchens like the ones featured in Architectural Digest reflect how these spaces are now being used as a core part of the home, not just an add-on.
— Make it part of how the space functions. In the projects shown, the kitchen isn’t off to the side. It’s where people gather, cook, and spend time.
— Placement matters more than size. Some layouts are compact, others are more built out, but what stands out is how each kitchen connects to the surrounding space.
— Choose materials that can handle the environment. The feature leans into finishes that hold up outdoors while still feeling elevated.
— Think in terms of the full layout. In Foxterra projects, the kitchen ties into seating, the pool, and circulation, so the space feels cohesive and easy to use.
What was Foxterra featured for in Architectural Digest?
Foxterra Design was included in Architectural Digest’s roundup of outdoor kitchen ideas, which highlights how outdoor kitchens are evolving into more complete, usable living spaces.
Read the full article on Architectural Digest
62 Outdoor-Kitchen Ideas to Turn Your Backyard Into Party Central This Spring
Architectural Digest featured a Foxterra project with a swim-up bar and outdoor kitchen designed to bring cooking, conversation, and poolside entertaining into one space.
About the Feature
Foxterra Design was recently featured in Architectural Digest’s roundup of outdoor kitchen ideas. The article looks at how these spaces are being designed today and why they’ve become a more central part of the home.
Outdoor kitchens are no longer treated as an extra. In many of the projects featured, they’re built into the layout from the start and designed to support how the space is actually used.
The Architectural Digest article brings together a range of outdoor kitchen designs, showing how different layouts, materials, and configurations shape the space.
Some kitchens are compact and built for smaller yards. Others are more expansive, designed to handle larger gatherings. Across all of them, there’s a clear shift toward making the kitchen a usable, everyday part of the home.
What Was Covered
The feature highlights how outdoor kitchens are evolving in both form and function.
There’s a focus on layout and how the kitchen connects to the rest of the yard. In many cases, it sits close to dining areas, lounge spaces, or the pool.
Material selection also shows up consistently. The kitchens use finishes that can handle outdoor conditions while still maintaining a clean, elevated look.
Overall, the article reflects a move toward outdoor spaces that are designed with intention rather than added on later.
Foxterra’s Perspective
At Foxterra, outdoor kitchens are designed as part of the overall layout from the beginning.
The goal is to make the space feel natural to use. That starts with placement. The kitchen needs to sit where people already gather, not somewhere that feels separate from the rest of the yard.
It also needs to connect. Seating areas, circulation paths, and the pool all play a role in how the kitchen functions.
When that alignment is right, the space works without effort. It doesn’t feel like a feature. It just feels like part of the home.
About Foxterra
Foxterra Design is a luxury outdoor design studio focused on creating spaces that bring together architecture, landscape, and lifestyle. Each project is designed with a clear structure and a focus on how the space will be used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What was Foxterra featured for in Architectural Digest?
A: Foxterra Design was featured in Architectural Digest’s outdoor kitchen ideas article, which highlights how outdoor kitchens are being designed as integrated, functional parts of modern outdoor spaces.
Q: What makes a well-designed outdoor kitchen?
A: A well-designed outdoor kitchen is planned as part of the overall layout, not added on later. Placement, connection to surrounding spaces, and material selection all play a role in how the kitchen functions and feels.
Q: Why are outdoor kitchens becoming more popular?
A: Outdoor kitchens have become a central part of how people use their homes. They create a space for cooking, gathering, and spending time outside in a way that feels natural and connected to the rest of the property.
Q: How does Foxterra approach outdoor kitchen design?
A: Foxterra designs outdoor kitchens as part of the full environment. In past projects, the kitchen is positioned to connect with seating areas, pools, and circulation paths so the space works as a cohesive whole.
Behind The Article
Nate Fox
Designer
Nate Fox helps shape Foxterra’s creative vision, focusing on proportion, layout, and how outdoor spaces are experienced. His work centers on creating environments that feel connected, usable, and intentional.
For this story, Nate focuses on how outdoor kitchens, when placed correctly within the layout, become a natural part of how the space functions.
