Crate & Barrel’s New Modular Kitchens Bring a Custom Look Outdoors

Outfit your al fresco living space with ease with Crate & Barrel’s new outdoor kitchen collections.

With the outdoor season heating up, it’s time to move your cooking and entertaining to the patio. Crate & Barrel’s new Outdoor Kitchen Collections let you skip the contractor and get the custom look without the construction dust—leaving more time for you or your clients to enjoy longer days and warm summer nights with friends and family.

Modular and versatile, many of Batten’s pieces are expert kitchen multitaskers. The two-drawer island can be utilized as a mobile serving station, or overflow work surface.
Modular and versatile, many of Batten’s pieces are expert kitchen multitaskers. The two-drawer island can be utilized as a mobile serving station, or overflow work surface.

A little planning can go a long way toward creating an outdoor oasis without a major overhaul. If you have the space, curate the dining setup to allow an organic flow between casual and formal seating areas. Gathering around an outdoor kitchen island or counter-height console with drinks and apps can be the perfect prelude to a seated dinner. Consider layering textures for a warm and inviting feel—soften up patio pavers with an outdoor rug or sink into your favorite outdoor chaise with an extra pillow or two. Finally, choose furniture that’s right for the scale of the space—make smart selections to ensure guests have ample room to move and mingle. By leaning on modular systems like Crate & Barrel’s new Batten and Alfresco Outdoor Collections, it’s easy to choose combinations that are perfectly tailored to your—or your clients’—individual space.

Crate & Barrel’s Outdoor Kitchen Collections allow you to craft a showstopping backyard transformation without the time and investment of a construction project. The modularity of Crate & Barrel’s new collections makes it easy to customize them to the space, shortening the design phase and streamlining implementation. Thanks to this "no-demo reno," an entertainment-ready culinary oasis is closer than you may think.

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Batten 4-Piece L-Shaped Teak Outdoor Kitchen Set with Island

Batten 3-Piece Teak Outdoor Kitchen Set with Island

Ophelia Natural Extra Large Planter

The horizontal lines of Batten’s seating collection offer visual contrast to the verticality of the kitchen’s teak slats.
The horizontal lines of Batten’s seating collection offer visual contrast to the verticality of the kitchen’s teak slats.

The Batten Outdoor Collection expands on Crate & Barrel’s best-selling indoor line, featuring the same signature wood slats for a beautifully streamlined silhouette. With Batten’s emphasis on craftsmanship and sustainability, it’s easier than ever to create an outdoor haven without sacrificing custom-built quality. "Batten is a timeless, minimalist collection with a modern European design influence that can juxtapose with different styles of homes—from classic to modern," says Sebastian Brauer, Senior Vice President of Product Design at Crate & Barrel. "Expanding into outdoor kitchens will help our customers and designer community alike create seamless and stunning outdoor spaces that are layered and have a custom feel."

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Batten Single Teak Outdoor Kitchen Cabinet Set

Batten 5-Piece L-Shaped Teak Outdoor Sectional Sofa with Oat Cushions

Batten Teak Extension Dining Table Set with Oak Cushions

Warm teak tones and creamy ivory upholstery give the Batten Outdoor Collection an aura of casual luxury.
Warm teak tones and creamy ivory upholstery give the Batten Outdoor Collection an aura of casual luxury.

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