Outdoor kitchen in Lower Ribblesdale, Lancashire

This turnkey covered outdoor kitchen is a genuine extension of the living space. Note the little touches that make it a destination – how the cheeseplant tumbles over the edge of the solid iroko shelf; the Halo flame lanterns ready for when the summer evenings draw in. If space is on your wish list, you may find something like this compares favourably to extending – particularly once you factor in fewer tradesmen and less disruption, and, of course, the ease and informality of outdoor entertaining. The project sits at the Lancashire end of the famous Ribble Valley – though the cans of Rosa Blanca in the fridge suggest this may be a Yorkshireman behind enemy lines.

Credits: Whalley Construction (Pergola Installer)