The influx of people to the desert Southwest has transformed how people enjoy their outdoor living spaces. With an increase in multi-family developments, buildings are getting taller, and residents are sharing outdoor amenity areas. To better accommodate these changes, outdoor living brands are offering more robust solutions for common-use and compact areas.
This area of the country – Arizona, New Mexico, and parts of the surrounding states – is hot, dry, and sunny for most of the year. These aspects of the climate have specific considerations for outdoor living products to ensure they are functional and durable.
Brown Jordan® Outdoor Kitchens™ manufactures 304 and 316 grade stainless steel cabinetry that is suitable for virtually all climates. We have also engineered a variety of solutions for any outdoor footprint. In this article, we outline considerations, colors, designs, and tips for your next Southwest outdoor kitchen project.
Considerations for a Southwest Outdoor Kitchen
As with any region, outdoor living products in the desert Southwest have certain considerations for durability, design, and maintenance. Consider the effects of the climate, desert-inspired colors, and shading options to best suit your space.
Climate and Durability
For the best investment, you should consider how cabinetry materials hold up in desert climates. Repeated sun exposure is detrimental to many materials, like plastic, which can warp, fade, and even melt.
We highly recommend stainless steel for desert applications, as it withstands extreme temperatures. At Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens, we engineer our stainless steel cabinetry for long-term durability. To reduce maintenance and achieve a long-lasting finish that will hold up to the desert sun, add your favorite powder coat color.
Southwest-Inspired Colors
The desert landscape is full of saturated earth tones that complement shades of brown, green, beige, white, and grey. Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens offers a varied selection of powder coat colors for your outdoor kitchen.
White, beige, light grey, and light metallics are great options for kitchens in direct sunlight. For a natural look and feel, consider our wood grain powder coat finishes. If you prefer darker powder coat colors, keep in mind that dark colors absorb more heat.
We recommend exploring our shades below for your project.
Beiges and Whites: Sandstone, Seashell White, White Silk, Dove.
Browns: Pompeiian Gold, Carlsbad Canyon.
Green: Chromica Feroe, Loden.
Metallics: Champagne 304, Champagne 302, Platinum, Plata 62.
Greys: Mica, Titanium, Ash Grey, Truffle.
Wood Grains: Drift, White-Washed Wood, Walnut.
Shading Options
Although our powder coat finishes are UV-rated, direct sunlight can impact the use of your outdoor kitchen. To make your kitchen more comfortable to use during the day, consider shading options. While you do not need to cover your outdoor kitchen, we recommend a cover in desert climates.
Consider a pergola, gazebo, or umbrella as shade over your outdoor kitchen. Arizona Rooms are also popular, offering a roofed structure with walls or screens. Any shading options offer a reprieve from the sun and minimize heat absorption to appliances and dark surfaces. The design flexibility of our cabinetry makes it easy to design a kitchen underneath any shading option you choose.
Why Choose Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens for Your Southwest Outdoor Kitchen?
Choosing Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens for your Southwest outdoor kitchen will guarantee a long-lasting and durable investment.
- Our 304 and 316 (marine) grade stainless steel cabinetry is durable in virtually all climates.
- We make every project to order in the USA.
- We have the most powder coat finishes on the market, providing beauty and easy maintenance.
- We offer hand-crafted stainless steel doors in a variety of styles.
- You will have best-in-class design freedom with our selection of cabinetry sizes and styles, like base, wall, grill, and appliance.
If you live in the desert Southwest, let Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens be your resource for your stainless steel outdoor kitchen project. We offer durable cabinetry, beautiful colors, and seemingly endless design options for a luxurious outdoor kitchen that will last.
Are you ready to get started designing your Southwest outdoor kitchen? Call us today!