Outdoor Kitchen Cabinets

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Choosing Cabinets for Your Outdoor Kitchen:

Over the years we have seen a shift towards out cabinets that offer fully functional drawers and storage that are not unlike the indoor kitchen. These cabinets can be blended with the traditional stone or stucco finishes to make them look and fit into the outdoor kitchen. At first pricing can look expensive compared to other methods of construction, but labor cost and the amount of useful space can often offset these cost.

The outdoor kitchen cabinets are literally the star of the show. They can tie a design together, add a bright pop of color, or complement the landscape while offering additional storage space to the home. After you’ve decided upon a layout and general design scheme, you’ll want to think about what type of outdoor kitchen cabinetry will serve you best in your outdoor living area. Whether you prefer the organic and rustic beauty of authentic teak, the traditional charm of brick, or the sophisticated appeal of powder-coated stainless steel, you’re one step closer to creating your own private sanctuary. Below is a list of the pros and cons of some of the best materials for outdoor kitchens and outdoor cabinets.

Outdoor Cabinet Materials

Stainless Steel

Companies – Danver – Brown Jordan – John Michael – Sunstone

Boasting a wealth of perks, stainless steel has steadily risen in popularity and favor for designers and those seeking to upgrade their exterior kitchen cabinetry and related appliances. Besides the obvious wow-factor and high-end look, stainless steel cabinets are also easier to clean and maintain. Additionally, it’s easy to create a cohesive or luxurious style look with coordinating accessories and appliances.

Wood

Although not quite as durable as its other material counterparts, certain types of wood are better suited for the outdoors; namely marine-grade lumber such as teak, cypress, and bamboo are typically the best wood for outside cabinets. If you incorporate a proper maintenance routine into the care and upkeep of your wooden cabinetry, you can enjoy them for many years to come.

Added benefits include ease of coordination into your architectural layout – because they can be stained and finished to suit nearly any design scheme, you can seamlessly coordinate your outside cabinets to adjacent structures, such as a built-in pergola, stained deck, siding, or other wooden structures.

HDPE Polymer

Companies – Werever

If you’re worried about the seasons wreaking havoc on your exterior kitchen cabinets, fear not – polymer (also referred to as high-density Polyethylene or HDPE) is a durable material. Initially fabricated for marine usage, this extremely tough plastic-like substance includes benefits such as UV inhibitors to protect against the sunlight’s harmful rays, while its ease of maintenance makes it a no-brainer for weekend warriors.

Polyvinyl Chloride, or PVC

Companies – NatureKast

Man-made polymer that has seen use in a multitude of applications from food to medicine, indoor to outdoors. In the cabinet industry, it’s a groundbreaking method of weatherproof construction. PVC is a robust yet light-weight plastic with excellent properties for use outdoors and with cooking appliances. Resin is another type of polymer that we employ in the creation of our cabinetry. Think of it like a light-weight foam that’s injected into a die, pressed down with considerable force, compressing the cell-like structure of the foam into something very dense and very strong. The combination of Resin with PVC provides stellar results against the elements.

Fiberglass

Companies – Fibealumn

Cabinets and door systems are constructed out of a very durable weather and termite proof ¼” fiberglass material with the look and feel of real wood. Fibealumn products do not dent or chip like other foam or resign products and will not warp like cabinets constructed of polymer or real wood.

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