Functionality is a cornerstone of timeless design, yet knowing where to begin can often be a challenge when it comes to outdoor kitchens. In this session, we will explore practical strategies to enhance your outdoor kitchen designs, focusing on the best layouts and key principles every designer should consider. Discover the importance of landing areas, designated zones, and the strategic placement of appliances and workspaces to create a seamless, efficient flow and gain expert insights to ensure your clients enjoy a well-designed outdoor cooking experience every time.

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As consumer interest in outdoor living continues to grow, design professionals are redefining the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces. Join us at the Thomas & Birch showroom for an insightful session with Urban Bonfire co-founder Ryan Bloom on the future of outdoor space activation and strategies for professionals to elevate their outdoor designs while driving business growth.

This event will happen twice: Friday, May 2, 12-1pm and Saturday, May 3 10:30-11:30am.

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As more people seek to connect with nature and elevate their outdoor living spaces, they’re finding creative ways to make the most of every square foot—even in smaller areas like cozy patios or compact rooftops. To help you maximize these spaces, we've assembled a panel of experts from major metropolitan areas. They’ll share key strategies, design tips, and essential considerations to transform even the tiniest outdoor areas into inviting and functional retreats.

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Building on the principles explored in Winning Outdoor Kitchen Design, this course is developed to help design professionals understand the evolving trends and best practices in outdoor kitchen design by considering three key areas: the existing landscape, the architectural style and the human component. It will review the key considerations for creating sophisticated and functional outdoor cooking and entertaining spaces and determine how to create outdoor kitchen designs that prioritize client needs and comfort while ensuring longevity.

Attendees receive 0.1 CEU credit. Accredited by the AIA, ASLA, APLD, ASID and NKBA.

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Designing an outdoor kitchen with a modular cabinetry system simplifies many aspects of the process, but several key external factors still require careful consideration. How to design with modular cabinetry in mind? What is the best approach to integrating custom components? How do you seamlessly incorporate specialty cooking appliances? How should plumbing and electrical elements be accommodated? In this webinar, we will sit down with an industry expert to answer these critical questions and demystify the decision-making process behind outdoor kitchen design.

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