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TRENDS

LEFT Set in an RTA G8 Grill

Island Series with a refreshment bar island and a built-in
kamado stand, this kitchen
features a 36-in. S-Series
Grill, Asado Cooker, refreshment center, refrigerator and
pull-out trash and recycle, all
from COYOTE OUTDOOR LIVING. Using the RTA Flexbuild
System - like in this project
- designers can lay out and
customize an outdoor kitchen
to ﬁt almost any space, budget or features desired.

The Faceted Fireplace
by HEARTHCABINET

VENTLESS FIREPLACES

was created in collaboration with award-winning
furniture company, Cliﬀ
Young, and showcases
a contemporary classic
installation. Created as
part of a larger furniture
line, the ﬁreplace features
mixed metal materials
inspired by images of
modern skyscrapers and
the play of reﬂected light.

Developed on the principles of kamado-style
cooking, the Shokunin Grill
from KALAMAZOO OUTDOOR GOURMET adds to
the company's collection.
The Shokunin features an
adjustable ﬁre grate system
that allows for ﬁres to be
built in three diﬀerent positions, depending on the
cooking style. In addition,
both charcoal and wood
can be used independently
or in combination.

Carved from blocks of
black-and-white or beige
granite, the Yosemite Lantern from STONE FOREST
is a contemporary take
on traditional Japanese
guidepost lanterns. The
lantern consists of the
bottom post and separate
"light box" pieces and is
drilled for lighting with a
light diﬀuser.

It's not just about durability when it comes to the
weather. Hendrickson also looks at how to keep
a space comfortable, including whether the area
might need a shade structure or motorized screens
and whether the client is willing to bring in cushions when it rains or if they need furniture covers.
Placing the kitchen components in regard to the
weather - like the shade and sun patterns, as well
as wind - is also key to a comfortable experience.
"You don't want to place the grill in an area
where the wind is constantly blowing smoke
toward your dining area or into the house," said
Faulk. "You may also need to consider adding
ceiling fans or heat lamps into the design or partially enclosing the space to help protect it and the
homeowner from the elements."
SEAMLESS DESIGN

Even though the outdoor kitchen might have
special components that can only be used outside
- like a firepit or a smoker - and it needs to function independently from the indoor kitchen, it also
needs to complement the home's interior.
"As manufacturing for all products improves, we
will see softer lines, materials and colors that we are
more used to seeing indoors," said Erika EgedeNissen, Walker Zanger director of marketing.
The same considerations used in an indoor
kitchen design need to be taken into account -
like space, scale, texture and a color scheme - to
complement both the indoor kitchen and the surrounding landscape. This adds an extra challenge
to the project, as a designer needs to also ensure
the outdoor kitchen works well with the client's
exterior property, whether that includes a view,
trees, stone walls or just a lawn.
"Interior designers have become more focused
on connecting the interior to the landscape," said
Jim Ginocchi, president of Coyote Outdoor Living."When designing an outdoor space, the natural sight lines, weather and orientation of the patio
are all considered."

ABOVE Designed in col-

laboration with architect and
designer Daniel Germani,
TECNO from BROWN JOR-

DAN OUTDOOR KITCHENS

oﬀers an alternative to the
traditional outdoor kitchen
aesthetic with its Europeaninspired form. Ultra-durable,
weather-resistant materials
like powder-coated stainless
steel and compact Dekton by
Cosentino countertops ensure the TECNO kitchen will
endure exposure to the elements. In addition, the cabinet
doors include integrated pulls
and soft-close drawers.

Designer Tama Bell of Sebastopol, Calif.-based
Tama Bell Design has seen a continued use of
black and white in these spaces for a classic, comfortable elegance that typically complements most
indoor palettes. Naturally inspired textures like
wicker, metal, concrete and stone then help to
connect the design to the outdoors.
"I also see the addition of earth tones like clay,
terra cotta, copper, blush and soft yellow being used
in fabrics, upholstery or planters,"said Bell."These
are all beautiful neutrals and play off the abundance
of green we see here in our garden landscapes."
TECHNOLOGY & THE FUTURE
OF OUTDOOR SPACES

As smart home tech has infiltrated many kitchens today, it can only be expected that it will be
used in outdoor spaces as well. Like for indoor
kitchens, homeowners want the tech being used
outside to enhance the overall experience but not
feel obtrusive.
"Technology plays a part in outdoor â
trends with its ability to provide the creature

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