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 Considering direct sunlight when locating the entertaining or cooking areas
 Choosing materials that can stand up to UV rays, chipping and cracking
 Selecting lighting and appliances rated for outdoor use
 Providing seals and other protection for drains and other openings
 Installing slip-resistant flooring near pools or spas and areas of precipitation
buildup
 Incorporating string lights and other accent illumination for ambiance
MAKING USE OF AN OUTDOOR SPACE ALL YEAR
According to Brandon Bryant, founder and visionary at Asheville, N.C.-based
Red Tree Builders, his firm is planning to develop plans to incorporate the
outdoor space as part of the house where roof lines allow it to be usable all year
around. For remodels, positioning the outdoor kitchen under a roof and using
retractable screens can enable use for more months out of the year.
Adjustable temperature is also helpful where possible, as are motorized
shades to limit sunlight, allow for more efficient heating and cooling and
protect the space from harsh weather conditions and insects. Adjustable
louvered patio systems are a great option to contain the sun, wind and/or
rain. For colder days, Danielson suggests outdoor fireplaces, pits and tables,
as well as ceiling fans and misting systems to keep guests cool and create a
spa-like atmosphere on the warmer days.
INCREASING BRAND OPTIONS AND FUTURE NEEDS
As the desire for outdoor living spaces and experiences continues to grow,
manufacturers will need to continue to innovate to meet their growing needs
and requests. This includes brands that have always been in the outdoor living
arena, as well as those just entering.
" Truthfully, the continued growth of the outdoor living market has just as
much to do with price point as it does with the product options themselves, "
said Lograsso. " As more players enter the space, some elements that may have
felt out of reach to anyone outside the luxury segment just a few years ago are
now available to other customers. "
According to Gustafson, COVID might have inspired homeowners
initially to consider updates to the outdoor space, but in the future, they'll be
looking for ways to enhance those areas by adding more products.
" Those engineered for the outdoors will embody many of the same designforward
characteristics as their interior counterparts, " he added. " Meanwhile,
the quality and performance of these products will continue to advance to
rival that of products found inside the home. "
According to Danielson, as more people are looking to bring the hotel
experience to their own homes, they will want to create an intimate outdoor
space off their primary bedroom or bath that includes greenery and shade
structures incorporated into the design to protect privacy. Dreith says showers
in the main bath may include glass doors that open to a private, Zen-like patio.
" It's an exciting time to be active in the outdoor category as a product
manufacturer because all the diversification we're seeing in this space is going
to keep driving everyone to push forward with new innovations, " said Lograsso.
" As a homeowner myself, I'm excited to see what new and revitalized
options hit the market in the future. "
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ABOVE LEFT The Terra LuminSound
TrLs50 from LEON is a
revamped version of its Ls10
outdoor speaker, offering a
contemporary new exterior
design and six new finish options.
The dual-purpose
outdoor speaker incorporates
audio and lighting in one compact,
IP67-rated enclosure to
provide premium sound in a
discreet package designed
and built to withstand the
harshest climates. It's available
with or without LED lighting
and stands 13 inches tall with
the option to upgrade to a
taller bollard version. Price
available upon request.
www.leonspeakers.com
ABOVE RTA OUTDOOR LIVING
has launched the Modular
Outdoor Kitchen System
(MOKS), which is a ready-toassemble
outdoor kitchen that
allows consumers to choose
from various layouts in one of
six colors, as well as multiple
appliance options. MOKS features
marine-grade composite
cabinets and outdoor-rated,
nonporous, solid surface
countertops. The cabinet and
countertop materials are also
UV-resistant and engineered
to withstand extreme heat
and cold, humidity, salty air,
freeze-thaw conditions, snow
and rain. Price depends on
configuration.
launch.rtaoutdoorliving.com
BELOW The Tikal Line of
outdoor kitchens by TALENTI
OUTDOOR LIVING and designed
by architect Nicola De
Pellegrini is inspired by MesoAmerican
cultural architecture
and is characterized by zinc
magnesium metal, stainlesssteel
and aluminum structures.
Tikal features two shelf
modules - one that is fitted
with a wall unit, and the other
consisting as a base cabinet.
New designs include a column
module with four shelves that
develop vertically and another
unit with two modules and a
corner base. Price depends
on configuration.
en.talentispa.com
http://www.leonspeakers.com http://en.talentispa.com http://launch.rtaoutdoorliving.com
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