Kitchen & Bath Design News

JAN 2016

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Coyote Outdoor Living's CSL-36" is equipped with three 11-gauge stainless steel Coyote iBurners, plus one infrared rear burner and one RapidSear burner. Amber back-lit knobs allow for nighttime grilling. The grill provides 875 sq. in. of cooking area and up to 95,000 BTUs. CIRCLE NO. 157 ON PRODUCT CARD Part of the Outdoor Storage Solutions product line, the Dry Pantry from DCS by Fisher & Paykel ofers a professional design with premium indoor features that help create a functional outdoor kitchen. The design allows for storing of essential dry goods, cookware and anything else put in an indoor pantry. CIRCLE NO. 156 ON PRODUCT CARD The Brilliance Gourmet Cuber from Scotsman Ice Systems produces ice that's clear, taste-free and odorless, according to the frm. The unique shape prevents clumping and allows the cubes to melt more slowly, the company adds. CIRCLE NO. 155 ON PRODUCT CARD A move towards outdoor entertaining creates demand for outdoor kitchens with fexibility, personality and cozy gathering places for guests. BY ELIZABETH RICHARDS The Great Outdoors hen it comes to entertaining, people are asking themselves, "Why stay inside?" With full outdoor kitchen setups becoming increasingly popular, more social events are moving outside. "Homeowners are extending the heart of the home to the outdoors," says Ramsay Hawfeld, v.p./marketing and product development at Eldorado Stone in San Marcos, CA. "By elevating their outdoor kitchen area, homeown- ers can eliminate the back and forth and have a full-service kitchen outside." The demand for these outdoor spaces means designers must be thoughtful and deliberate in their approach to the space, ensuring that the design suits the homeowners' needs in terms of both functionality and appearance. "The rise of the outdoor kitchen as a central entertaining space is changing the amount of thought that both designers and homeowners are putting into creating them," says Lorenzo Marquez, v.p./marketing for Cosentino North America in Staford, TX. "Outdoor kitchens have gone from a simple stand-alone grill and picnic table to sophisticated spaces with curtained areas for privacy from neighbors and warming apparatuses to ensure a longer season for use in colder climates," he explains. Top trends in outdoor kitchens include smooth transitions from indoors to out, creating spots where guests can gather together easily, and a desire for specialized equipment that speaks to how the homeowner likes to cook and entertain. Also important are sheltered areas that allow for enjoying the space in any weather, versatile appliances and inviting visuals that tie in with both the landscape and the overall style of the house. So say manufac- turers recently surveyed by Kitchen & Bath Design News. OUTDOOR EXTENSION Having the right outdoor space for entertaining is like adding a room onto the house, with the advantages of fresh air and less restrictive boundaries. "Outdoor entertaining is always at the top of the list for potential homeowners, existing owners looking to update and even those who only have a roof top bar," says Emily Holle, trend & design specialist at MS International, Inc. in Austell, GA. "The outside space is an extension of someone's home," she adds. Hawfeld agrees: "The best outdoor kitchens provide an extension of the home, designed to be a separate space for relaxing with friends and family. All products and features make this goal as convenient and comfortable as possible, encourage conversation and seamlessly blend the indoors with the outdoors." Outdoor kitchens have matured into a standard, rather than an excep- tion, in luxury homes according to John Ruloph, regional sales manager West for Greenwood, MS-based Viking Range LLC. The look and feel of the outdoor kitchen has also matured, leaving straight and L-shaped stucco BBQ islands a thing of the past, he adds. Marquez notes that fexibility is important, especially when thinking about the outdoor entertaining space as a transitional area. "The natural fow from indoor to outdoor spaces is crucial when designing an outdoor living area. Creating seamless physical and visual transitions between indoors and out is one of the best ways to ensure an outdoor space will be used to its full potential," he says. Fabrics can provide a link between the inside space and the outdoor kitchen area. "Designers can carry the fabrics used inside out to the outdoor W The Luna hand-hammered copper bar and prep trough undermount sink features a half-moon design that works for prep as well as stocking with ice for entertaining. Available from Native Trails, the artisan-crafted sink is forged from recycled copper and available in an Antique Copper or Brushed Nickel fnish. CIRCLE NO. 158 ON PRODUCT CARD 80 Kitchen & Bath Design News • January 2016 PRODUCT TREND REPORT

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