Designing the Outdoor Kitchen – NKBA

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Designing the Outdoor Kitchen

Agenda

Designing the Outdoor Kitchen

On Demand | 0.2 CEU Credits

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Agenda

Top Takeaways from NKBA’s Luxury Outdoor Kitchen Research Study Session 1featuring
Tricia Zach, Head of Research, NKBA | KBIS
NKBA’s Head of Research, Tricia Zach will provide a 15-minute overview of the Luxury Outdoor Kitchen Research  report, providing professional insight into the findings, how the data was gathered and key takeaways.
From Concept to Creation: Crafting the Perfect Outdoor KitchenSession 2featuring
Julia Gillespie, Director of Marketing, NKBA | KBIS
Matt Herbert, Principal, Sherwood Outdoor Kitchens
Isabella Blue, Principal, RISE Outdoor 
Emily Bell, Principal, Bell Design Studios
Julia Gillespie, NKBA’s Director of Marketing, will lead a discussion on the latest trends, innovations, and regional factors to consider when designing luxury outdoor kitchens that can balance the homeowner’s desires with practical realities, like withstanding the elements. 
The Indoor vs Outdoor Kitchen: A Different Animal or Similar?Session 3featuring
Carrie Kennedy, Market Research Analyst, NKBA | KBIS
Kristen Hennie, CKBD, Principal, Ducy Design 
Adam Gibson, CMKBD, Principal, Adam Gibson Design
Elma Gardner, CMKBD, Principal, By Design
How transferable are indoor kitchen design skills to the great outdoors? Answer: A lot. Carrie Kennedy, Market Research Analyst for the NKBA, explores the similarities and differences in designing indoor kitchens versus outdoor kitchens and provides tactical information on zones, appliances, material and more.
A Deep Dive into the Process: What Makes a Project ‘Sing’Session 4featuring
Nar Bustamante, Principal, Nar Design Group
John Cialone, Partner & Vice President, Tom Stringer Design Partners
The summit will culminate with a captivating one-on-one discussion between host/designer Nar Bustamante and designer John Cialone of Tom Stringer Design Partners. Together they will explore what it takes to design an outdoor kitchen, exploring every detail that goes into creating a truly exceptional outdoor space.