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Take inspiration from your property’s architecture to achieve a stylish outdoor kitchen that feels like a natural extension of your home. This shiplap clad outdoor kitchen, painted in the same duck-egg exterior stain as the house, blends peacefully into the background, leaving the focus on dining. Positioning your outdoor kitchen against a wall – go low if you don’t want to lose a nice view – helps prevent smoke blowing on guests or back into the house.

Colour pop For a similar look, try Royal Exterior Wood Stain in Eggshell Blue, £72.99 for 5ltr, Protek