Aluminum Outdoor Kitchen Cabinets

Balmy summer days are best spent enjoying the beauty of nature and soaking up the joys of connecting with family and friends. If you love outdoor entertaining, there’s no better way to elevate your backyard living space than with an outdoor kitchen featuring a grill, fridge, and island to make food prep and cooking easy. 

It starts with choosing the materials and products that best suit your needs in terms of function and durability. Economical aluminum construction is a great choice for your kitchen island and cabinets. It’s not only strong and resilient but eco-friendly. 

It also features a streamlined, modern look that pairs well with a range of home styles, and modular construction makes it easy to customize for your needs. What benefits will you enjoy when you choose aluminum for your outdoor kitchen? 

Lightweight and Durable Materials 

There are many options for your outdoor kitchen island base and cabinets, but aluminum is a popular choice because of the function and versatility it offers.  

For starters, aluminum construction is lightweight and relatively portable, which makes it a cinch to position when your order arrives or reposition if you want a different configuration down the road. 

It’s also naturally resistant to issues like rust, warping, and pests that are concerns for materials like steel and wood. With the addition of thick powder coating, durable aluminum becomes even more resilient. 

Protective Powder Coating 

Powder coating is for more than just finishing your outdoor kitchen cabinets in style. It also provides a protective barrier against the elements. Although aluminum is nonferrous and resistant to rust, it can be susceptible to corrosion. 

Powder coating helps eliminate exposure to wind, rain, snow, and sun, extending the usable life of aluminum products. Safe and non-toxic, this finish can last up to 20 years with proper care, although it will depend somewhat on your climate. 

It creates an attractive, modern appearance with a range of colors and textures to match your style preferences. For busy homeowners, powder-coated aluminum is also easy to clean and maintain. 

Modular Designs Scaled to Your Floor Plan and Appliances 

Your needs are unique, and you want solutions tailored to your space and your intended usage. Whether you want an I-, L-, or U-shaped floor plan, you have options to configure your space with standard outdoor kitchen islands, add on as needed, or design a custom piece. 

Once you’ve measured your space, you can decide whether you want to install a typical grill, sink, and fridge setup with storage cabinets or if you’d like to go gourmet with a smoker, a pizza oven, a beverage center, or other fun additions.  

From there, you can start to create the kitchen island — including doors, drawers, trash chutes, and more — that allows you to make the most of your outdoor entertaining space. With versatile aluminum, nearly anything is possible. 

Easy Installation 

Many homeowners balk at the prospect of installing an outdoor kitchen, but with modular aluminum cabinets, it’s a lot easier than you might expect. As mentioned, aluminum is lightweight. While you might not be able to move bulky pieces on your own, it’s easily accomplished with a little help from family or friends. 

You can also choose options, even custom designs, that are shipped pre-assembled for easy installation upon arrival.  

Pieces that can’t be fully pre-assembled should feature a precision tab system that eliminates any difficulty lining pieces up for installation. With very little hassle, you can quickly put your outdoor kitchen in place and get to work planning your first gathering, complete with grilled dishes, cold beverages, and your favorite people. 

Eco-Friendly Materials 

Many consumers these days are looking for ways to do their part to protect the planet. Eco-friendly aluminum is a great choice for homeowners trying to make responsible and healthy purchasing decisions. 

Aluminum is among the most environmentally friendly metals. It can be recycled over and over, each time saving a huge percentage of the energy required to create products from new materials. 

In addition, finishes like powder coating offer eco-friendly benefits. This sealant not only prolongs the life of your product but also reduces waste over other finishing processes and contains no harmful toxins, such as volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) typically found in paint. 

Aluminum Cabinets Are Ideal for Outdoor Kitchens 

Lightweight, modular, and shipped pre-assembled, aluminum cabinets offer the versatility, modern appearance, and easy installation modern homeowners prefer. With a range of colors and configurations to choose from and eco-friendly features, it’s hard to argue with the value and appeal of aluminum. 

Let the experts at Stono Outdoor Living help create your dream outdoor kitchen. Start building your kitchen with our 3D configurator; it's simple and easy to use. Or schedule a no-obligation design consultation to tailor a custom outdoor kitchen design that combines comfort, functionality, and style. We guarantee a perfect fit, free shipping, and easy assembly. Shop Islands or Schedule a Consultation today.