Exterior renovation
Outdoor Kitchen Makeover — Before & After Modern Farmhouse Design
Exterior renovation · Modern Farmhouse · AI-generated. Drag the slider to compare the original photo with the redesign.
Farmhouse outdoor kitchen with a stainless grill, stone counters, wisteria pergola, herb shelving, and a reclaimed wood dining table
What changed
See a bare concrete slab transform into a fully equipped modern farmhouse outdoor kitchen with stainless steel built-in grill, natural stone countertops, a cedar pergola draped with wisteria, open herb shelving, and pendant lighting over a reclaimed wood dining table. The 2026 outdoor kitchen trend blends rustic warmth with professional-grade appliances for year-round alfresco dining. Upload your patio photo for a free AI-generated renovation preview at LandscapeCraft.ai
What goes into a Modern Farmhouse look
Typical elements of the Farmhouse Modern style. The generated image is one interpretation; your own project will differ.
Key design elements
- Board-formed concrete walkway with exposed aggregate
- Black metal raised planters flanking the entrance
- Mixed fence — horizontal wood slats with steel posts
- Oversized front porch with modern rocking chairs
- Statement house numbers in brushed steel
Plants
- Ornamental grasses (Miscanthus, Pennisetum) in mass drifts
- White iceberg roses — modern repeat bloomer
- Boxwood globes — structural evergreen anchors
- Salvia 'Black and Blue' for pollinator color
- Crepe myrtle (Lagerstroemia) — street tree
Materials and colors
- Board-formed concrete (reveals wood grain texture)
- Black steel planters and hardware
- Natural wood horizontal fence boards
- Modern farmhouse palette: white, matte black, warm wood, green, stone gray
Rough budget (US)
- DIY: $2,000–$5,000
- Mid-range: $8,000–$15,000
- Professional: $18,000–$35,000
- Upkeep: low maintenance
Ranges vary by region, size and materials; get local quotes before you budget.
How to recreate this with your own photo
- 1Take a clear, level photo of your space in good daylight.
- 2Open Exterior Renovation and upload it; the Modern Farmhouse style is preselected.
- 3Add one or two instructions about what to keep or add, then generate.
- 4Compare with the slider and tweak one detail at a time until it feels right.
- Shoot in daylight from a spot where you can see the whole area, ideally from a corner or the back door.
- Keep the camera level and include the ground and any fences or walls. The AI uses them to judge scale.
- Avoid harsh midday shadows and night photos. Overcast light gives the most even results.
- Space
- Outdoor Kitchen Makeover
- Style
- Modern Farmhouse
- Made with
- Exterior Renovation
Your turn
Try this on your own photo
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Last updated 2026-10-02