The Outdoor Kitchen Blog
Browse the Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens blog for the latest in outdoor kitchen design, tips, and trends. Find the information you need to start designing your dream outdoor kitchen, from the best appliances to the best outdoor kitchen layouts and more.
Top Trends in Outdoor Kitchens for 2020
Whether the climate has two or four seasons, interest in outdoor living has been on the rise. Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens and the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) developed the 2020 State of the Industry Report to highlight the top outdoor kitchen...
Stainless Steel Vs. Aluminum Outdoor Kitchens
When comparing outdoor kitchen material options, the cabinet material should have minimal maintenance and durability in virtually every climate. Of the most popular materials, metal is the best choice for outdoor kitchens, as it is long-lasting and can be customized...
Does Stainless Steel Rust?
When choosing the material for your outdoor kitchen, you have probably heard that stainless steel is the most durable and long-lasting option. As with most metals (stainless steel, aluminum, nickel, and manganese) exposed to the outdoor elements, there is always the...
Outdoor Wood Cabinets vs. Stainless Steel Cabinets
When designing your outdoor kitchen, you want to make the most of your investment. A high-quality outdoor kitchen will be beautiful, durable, customizable, and long-lasting. One of the most important considerations for designing a durable outdoor kitchen is the...
How Your Outdoor Kitchen Dimensions Will Guide Your Design
When designing your Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchen, the size of your space can be placed into one of four categories (small, essentials, medium, large). The size will ultimately determine specific features, such as the depth of your stainless steel cabinets, the length...
Things to Consider When Designing a Contemporary Outdoor Kitchen
As highlighted in the 2020 State of the Industry Outdoor Living Report from Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens, the majority of designers are noticing a rising interest in outdoor living spaces. More specifically, homeowners are frequently opting for a contemporary...
5 Outdoor Living Space Ideas
Creating an attractive and fully functional outdoor living space is an investment in the value of your home. Any outdoor space can easily be transformed into a backyard entertainment center, complete with amenities such as patio furniture, a kitchen, living room,...
304 VS 316 Stainless Steel: What’s the Difference?
Stainless steels are iron alloys mixed with chromium, rendering them an incredibly durable and heavy-duty material. For a material to be considered stainless steel, at least 10.5% of the molecular make-up must be chromium. The two most common grades of stainless steel...
Top 10 Powder Coat Finishes for Outdoor Kitchens
An essential objective of designing a kitchen for the outdoors is being mindful of how indoor and outdoor features and color palettes can flow to create a cohesive space. When choosing a color, it is vital to consider not only hues but durability and lasting...
Creating Your Dream Outdoor Living Room
This post was published on September 25, 2019 and updated August 20, 2020. The desire to bring indoor features to the outdoors is growing in popularity, as evidenced by the increase in demand for outdoor kitchens among homeowners. However, an outdoor kitchen is not...