# Customizable Modular Kitchen Pods AOS Outdoor Kitchens Launched Its Lexola Range By Adam Harrie | Published 2026-08-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aos-outdoor-kitchens References: [aoskitchens](https://www.aoskitchens.co.uk/?srsltid=AfmBOor_W2CW-yCxAF_bvQA49V4D2gXWTXxU94z2P3TXTdYa0DF6UXMx)  AOS Outdoor Kitchens introduced its 'Lexola' range, featuring powder-coated aluminum frames available in a wide array of color options to match any outdoor environment. Consumers can choose between cement or Tricoya door finishes in matching colorways, with unit sizes fully customizable to accommodate whatever appliances a kitchen setup requires. The range integrates [refrigeration units in multiple sizes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-kitchen-system), giving homeowners the flexibility to build a setup suited for seasonal entertaining or for year-round outdoor cooking. This customizable approach reflects AOS's focus on adaptability, allowing each consumer's kitchen configuration to be personalized down to appliances, finishes, and the project's spatial requirements. AOS shows how [modular design and customizable finishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wickes-paint-to-order-kitchens) can transform an [outdoor kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igt-phantom-stove) from a fixed installation into a genuinely personalized cooking environment. Image Credit: AOS Outdoor Kitchens ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 85% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Modular Outdoor Living:** Configurable kitchen pods are reshaping patios into flexible lifestyle zones where homeowners can scale layouts, appliances, and storage around changing entertainment needs. - **Color-matched Home Extensions:** Personalized finishes create new value in outdoor products by allowing functional installations to blend seamlessly with architectural styles and landscape design. - **Weather-ready Appliance Integration:** Built-in refrigeration and durable materials signal a shift toward outdoor kitchens that support everyday cooking rather than occasional seasonal use. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Furniture:** Modular, finish-customizable systems expand the category beyond seating and dining into integrated living environments with higher personalization potential. - **Home Improvement:** Adaptable outdoor kitchen solutions introduce premium renovation opportunities for homeowners seeking flexible upgrades without committing to fully fixed construction. - **Kitchen Appliances:** Compact refrigeration and appliance-ready layouts open pathways for manufacturers to design products specifically optimized for modular exterior installations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Slick Built-In Kitchen Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-builtin-kitchen.md) - [Modern Ultra-Luxury Kitchen Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraluxury-kitchen.md) - [Modern Charcoal Fire Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-oven.md) - [Modular Outdoor Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-outdoor-kitchens.md) - [Modular Kitchen Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kora.md) - [Wood Metal Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vipp-v2.md) - [Performance-Driven Outdoor Grill Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-outdoor-grill.md) - [Efficient Cooking Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/efficient-cooking-workstations.md) - [Pre-Built Outdoor Kitchen Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fully-modular-outdoor-kitchens.md)