Outdoor kitchens have evolved into true three-season living spaces, and the roof you place overhead now does far more than block sun. Designers are blending traditional pavilions with high-tech pergolas, energy-harvesting solar canopies, and even living roofs so cooks stay dry, appliances stay protected, and patios feel like extensions of the house. Recent round-ups from Bob Vila, The Spruce, Real Simple, and industry specialists all stress flexible shade, durable materials, and integrated...
