Kitchen Cabinet Island in Pool Pavillion

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We put our pool in this past August. Hoping to build a pool Pavillion next month. It will be covered but sides will be open. 26x34. What type of cabinets (to make an island) can I use? I was looking on FB Marketplace for a granite-topped island, went by a cabinet shop and he said he would not put wood out there. He mentioned stainless steel. I don’t want that. It would mot match. I know there is HDPE. That’s what our pool furniture is, but I didn’t want to spend that much. Has anyone used real wood cabinets in a pavillion? My friend has a wood vanity in her enclosed bathroom, so I know we are going to do that. I don’t want to spend an arm and leg (already have🤣), so I’d love to hear what you guys have done. I want something mainly for a serving line, to put food on, and store things, etc. Thanks!
 
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Stainless steel is the way to go.

Do you want the cabinets to last more then a few years?

Wood cabinets simply will not last long and will start looking grungy quickly.
 
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I searched weatherproof cabinets. A site comes up as Weatherstrong. No idea on cost.
Dealer is a Home Depot in your City.
 
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I went with werever cabinets for my outdoor kitchen. I didn’t want stainless or stone like every other outdoor cabinet. They do allow for a lot more storage as well. They were very easy to work with and I was also able to get good pricing on my outdoor appliances through them as well.
 

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NCMike said:
I went with werever cabinets for my outdoor kitchen. I didn’t want stainless or stone like every other outdoor cabinet. They do allow for a lot more storage as well. They were very easy to work with and I was also able to get good pricing on my outdoor appliances through them as well.
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That company is one of my contenders if I go the HDPE route. Seems the HDPE way is hard to beat as they are guaranteed for life (25 years anyway). Costly, but I'm leaning toward that route. Your outdoor area is beautiful and looks well thought-out!
 
We put in an outdoor kitchen and went with this company as they build out of aircraft grade aluminum that is powder coated. They guarantee it not to rust even if the finish is knicked. We couldn't be happier with the end result. They have both standard and fully customizable options.
 
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NCMike said:
I went with werever cabinets for my outdoor kitchen. I didn’t want stainless or stone like every other outdoor cabinet. They do allow for a lot more storage as well. They were very easy to work with and I was also able to get good pricing on my outdoor appliances through them as well.
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Your outdoor kitchen looks great. Are you able to put down a weatherproof toe kick option to keep out critters? And what are the functional differences in the two types of BBQs/grills? Thanks.
 
hellosf said:
Your outdoor kitchen looks great. Are you able to put down a weatherproof toe kick option to keep out critters? And what are the functional differences in the two types of BBQs/grills? Thanks.
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I intentionally left the toe kicks off so I could blow/wash out from underneath the cabinets. I have them in the barn but will probably never install them. The only critters that I have to deal with are mice, and toe kicks would not keep them out. I have dogs and cats that roam the pool area so critters aren't really an issue.

On the left is a pellet grill that I use for smoking meats for long periods of time. The center one is a larger burner that I can use large pots and pans on. I use it for cast iron pans or large pots to boil stuff with. On the right is a griddle similar to a blackstone that we use for burgers or Japanese style veggies and rice, bacon, eggs, pancakes, etc...
 
Just as a comparison, wood is not cheap either. I had to pick up some 3/4" ground contact rated plywood last night - a 4x8 sheet will run you around $50.
 

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phonedave said:
Just as a comparison, wood is not cheap either. I had to pick up some 3/4" ground contact rated plywood last ni - a 4x8 sheet will run you around $50.
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Dang...what is the go-to substrate these days? Assume synthetic would be better especially if cheaper now but petroleum based materials are also not really cost effective.
 
Our storage components are stainless steel from BBQ Guys. Quality is good and pricing was very competitive. We figured out where we could place storage based on an L-shaped design. The construction is cinder block, but the cabinets are fully enclosed SS and waterproof (no leaking). The storage area under the natural gas grill isn’t enclosed, but is finished out so that the cinder block dust doesn’t get all over everything. Really doesn’t matter because that’s where I store charcoal.

Our previous outdoor kitchens only had the 3 drawer insert - that was all the storage we had. So storage was kind of an emphasis point in the redesign.

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