KBIS Confidential | 583 | Everything You Need to Know About Extraordinary Outdoor Entertaining

Outdoor living, the new frontier for everything from maximizing enjoyment of external spaces, outdoor entertainment and outdoor kitchens. New modalities generating a renewed interest in cultivated design of said spaces by some of the most talented creatives working today. From entertainment spaces to full blown ultra-luxe outdoor kitchens and everything in between with opportunities available for just about any (realistic) budget. Outdoor design is changing rapidly due to a number of factors. Those factors include modified use due to changing circumstances, client desire, increased cost of goods all in an outdoor spaces that are not as predictable as they used to be. So, we are going to chop it up a little bit and provide some practical solutions for designers, architects, landscape architects and design-build firms looking to up their outdoor entertainment game. This conversation features; Jessica Petrino Ball, Director of Trade and Education | AJ Madison, Robert Bell, Landscape Architect | Bell Design Outdoor living UL Rated appliances for outdoor use 4-season living Appliance finish combinations Multi-functional outdoor covered spaces Project approach and design application Partnerships and industry partnerships Managing expectations Understanding winterizing and appliance upkeep Zones for outdoor living applications