Stainless Steel, Summer Ready: The Secret to Outdoor Kitchens That Last

here was a time when al fresco dining meant a wheel-out barbecue and a set of folding chairs. Not any more.

Recent years have seen demand for outdoor kitchens soar, as homeowners look for smarter ways to extend their living space and make the most of the summer months. For cabinet makers, kitchen fitters and garden furniture specialists, that creates an exciting opportunity.

But there is one critical difference between building a kitchen indoors and building one outside: everything has to be weather-proof.

That does not just mean worktops, doors, appliances and cabinet materials. It means the small components working behind the scenes, too. Hinges, drawer slides, pulls, lids and more all have to withstand damp, humidity, temperature changes and stand up to years of repeated use, with everything the weather can throw at them.

In other words, an outdoor kitchen is no place for ordinary hardware.
This where Sugatsune brings the steel. The stainless steel, to be precise.