Selecting the Right Barbecue Island Doors and Drawers.

There are some interesting new options in barbecue island doors and drawers for outdoor kitchen islands. You probably think immediately of stainless steel, but there are some great alternatives in barbecue island doors and drawers that may be more your style. 

Outdoor Kitchen Cabinet Materials: Advantages and Disadvantages 

Barbecue island doors and drawers are generally available in 3 materials:

• Stainless Steel
• Wood
• Polymer 

Stainless steel, the most common material for barbecue island doors and drawers is available in many sizes and configurations from many companies.

Pros: 

1. Resists corrosion and discoloration.
2. Matches gas grills and other appliances. 
3. Wide variety of products and pricing.
4. Paintable. 

Cons:

1. Commercial look.
2. Requires a lot of maintenance.
3. Gets hot in direct sun. 
4. Scratch and dent easily.
5. Noisy.

Teak Wood

Wood barbecue island doors and drawers have been made by the DIY crowd for years but Pacific Teak Millworks has a new line of production barbecue island doors and drawers made of solid, premium teak. 

Pros: 

1. The beauty of real wood.
2. Priced in line with mid-range stainless. 
3. Traditional look and feel. 
4. Choice of door styles. 
5. Customizable with stain and cabinet hardware. 
6. Naturally insulating and quiet. Won’t get hot in the sun. 
7. Environmentally sustainable.

Cons:

• Limited models and sizes. 
• Teak will “grey” if untreated in sunlight.

Polymer

Polymer barbecue island doors and drawers are molded plastic finished to look like real wood.

Pros:

• Easy to maintain.
• Variety of styles and finishes.
• Weatherproof.
• Insulating and quiet.

Cons:

1. Expensive.
2. “Plastic” look and feel.

Now that you have a quick overview of the different barbecue island doors and drawers, do your homework and choose wisely.