Family Hardware — Authorized Challenger Designs Dealer
Refined style. Unmatched durability.
Challenger Designs builds weatherproof outdoor kitchens from powder-coated aluminum in Nappanee, Indiana — cabinetry that won’t warp, rust or rot, with sealed storage standard and a limited lifetime warranty.
Five ways to entertain
The Collections
New — free online design tool
Design your own outdoor kitchen, in 3D, in minutes.
Assemble your island from the full Challenger catalog — every cabinet, color, door style and countertop — with live pricing as you build, then send it to our team for a formal quote.
Why Challenger Designs
Cabinetry that outlasts the elements
Won’t warp, rust or rot
Every piece is crafted from high-quality powder-coated aluminum that stands up to direct sun, salt air and freezing winters alike.
Sealed storage, standard
The only outdoor kitchen line with weather-resistant sealed doors and drawers standard — your gear stays dry, year-round.
Built to your appliances
Every grill, refrigerator and sink cabinet is built to the appliance manufacturer’s specifications for a perfect fit, every time.
Made in Indiana
Designed and built start-to-finish in Nappanee, Indiana, delivered fully assembled and backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
See the colors in person
Order a Color Sample Swatch Kit
Screens can’t do powder coat justice. Get real Challenger Designs samples of the cabinet colors and countertop finishes mailed to you, so you can see them in your own light, next to your house, pavers and stone before you choose.
Cabinet colors
Anthracite
Cappuccino
Textured Grey Glimmer
Speckled Walnut
Textured White
Textured Black
Sandy Shore
Graphite
Countertop finishes
Brushed Stainless Steel
Copper Vein
Silver Vein
Speckled Walnut
Textured Black
White Vein
Risk-free
$25.00
+ $9.99 shipping
The $25 kit price is fully refundable — or we’ll credit it toward your Challenger Designs order when you buy from us. Just mention your sample kit order reference when you order.
- Real powder-coat and countertop samples
- Ships by parcel anywhere in the U.S.
- $25 back toward your kitchen, island or cart
Visit our Cape Coral showroom
See Challenger in person
As an authorized Challenger Designs dealer, our outdoor kitchen team designs, quotes and coordinates delivery for every collection. Stop by the showroom, call 239-443-4360, or start with a design online — we’ll take it from there.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Who makes Challenger Designs outdoor kitchens?
Challenger Designs builds its outdoor kitchen cabinetry, islands and grill carts start-to-finish in Nappanee, Indiana. Everything is crafted from powder-coated aluminum and backed by a limited lifetime warranty. Family Hardware is an authorized Challenger Designs dealer with a showroom in Cape Coral, Florida.
Why choose aluminum outdoor kitchen cabinets over stainless steel or wood?
Powder-coated aluminum will not rust, warp or rot — even in direct sun, salt air and freezing winters. Challenger Designs is also the only outdoor kitchen line with weather-resistant sealed doors and drawers standard, so your grilling gear stays dry year-round.
What Challenger Designs product lines does Family Hardware carry?
All of them: the Custom Kitchen Collection (cabinetry configured to your space and appliances), the Coastal Collection (pre-designed, fully assembled kitchen islands), the color-forward Cascade Series of grill, bar and storage islands, Torch and Spark grill carts for kamado ceramic grills like Big Green Egg and Kamado Joe, and the Canyon Series of built-in doors and drawers for masonry islands.
How do I get pricing on a Challenger Designs outdoor kitchen?
Use our free online 3D Kitchen Builder for live MSRP pricing on the Custom Kitchen Collection, or configure and buy online with live pricing on the Coastal Collection islands, Cascade Series islands and Torch grill carts for Kamado Joe. You can also call 239-443-4360 for a free design consultation — our outdoor kitchen team quotes final pricing, freight and lead time on every design.
Can I get Challenger Designs color samples before I order?
Yes. Order the Challenger Designs color sample swatch kit on this page for $25 plus $9.99 shipping to see the cabinet colors and countertop finishes in person. The $25 is fully refundable, or we credit it toward your Challenger Designs order when you buy from Family Hardware.
Can I see Challenger Designs cabinets in person?
Yes. Visit the Family Hardware showroom at 622 SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33904 to see Challenger Designs cabinetry and talk through your layout with our outdoor kitchen team.
Are Challenger Designs kitchens good for coastal and salt-air environments?
Yes — that is exactly what they are engineered for. The powder-coated aluminum construction resists salt air and humidity, which is why Challenger kitchens are a favorite in Florida and other coastal markets.