The Year-Round Beauty of Outdoor Kitchens

Village Handcraft Cabinetry outfits this beautiful outdoor kitchen with outdoor-friendly cabinets. 

A collaboration between PLANT Design Group and Village Handcrafted Cabinetry

At PLANT Design Group, we believe the heart of the home shouldn’t stop at the back door. Outdoor living spaces have evolved into seamless extensions of the home and have become refined, functional, and inviting year-round. When it comes to creating these timeless, livable spaces, our partnership with Village Handcrafted Cabinetry brings craftsmanship, durability, and design detail that elevate every project.

Outdoor Living, Reimagined for Every Season

An outdoor kitchen transforms the way you experience your home. In spring, it’s a space to welcome the season by grilling fresh ingredients surrounded by blooming gardens. In summer, it becomes the center of social life such as poolside meals, laughter at the bar, and cocktails at sunset. When autumn arrives, the warmth of a built-in grill or pizza oven pairs perfectly with cool evenings and falling leaves. And even in winter, with the addition of radiant heat, a fire feature, or an all-season pergola, outdoor kitchens create a cozy retreat where you can savor the quiet beauty of the colder months.

A well-designed outdoor kitchen not only extends your entertaining season, it seriously expands your lifestyle. It’s a place where design meets experience, and where beauty and function live harmoniously, all year long.

Designing for Longevity and Luxury

At PLANT Design Group, every outdoor kitchen begins with a vision of harmony in the way stone, wood, metal, and plantings interact to create an environment that feels both natural and elevated. The cabinetry and millwork are an essential part of this composition. That’s where Village Handcrafted Cabinetry brings expertise that bridges indoor luxury with outdoor resilience.

The Difference Between Indoor and Outdoor Cabinetry

Though they share an aesthetic lineage, indoor and outdoor cabinetry are built for entirely different worlds.Outdoor cabinetry must endure fluctuating temperatures, moisture, and sunlight. The materials, from marine-grade polymer to weather-resistant hardwoods and specialized finishes, are engineered to resist warping, fading, and corrosion. Hardware is equally robust, often stainless steel or powder-coated metals designed to last through countless seasons.

Another beautiful outdoor kitchen/barspace for poolside enjoyment with cabinets by Village Handcrafted Cabinetry.

Indoor cabinetry, by contrast, is optimized for precision detailing, controlled climates, and tactile luxury. These are fine furniture pieces, meant to complement interior design through subtle finishes, joinery, and textures that might not withstand outdoor conditions.

Village Handcrafted Cabinetry brings the best of both worlds: craftsmanship rooted in traditional cabinetry making, paired with the innovation and materials that make outdoor spaces truly enduring. Their outdoor cabinetry collections are designed not only to withstand the elements, but to elevate them by combining beauty, structure, and practicality with the same meticulous artistry found indoors.

The Art of Seamless Design

Together, PLANT Design Group and Village Handcrafted Cabinetry craft outdoor spaces that feel as intentional as the interior of the home. From custom-stained cabinetry that mirrors interior palettes, to stone counters that echo the textures of surrounding hardscapes, every detail is considered. The result is a cohesive living environment that flows effortlessly between inside and out.

Because when designed thoughtfully, your outdoor kitchen isn’t just an addition. It’s an invitation to slow down, to gather, and to enjoy every season more deeply.

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