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Join Ashley Smith, Director of Architect & Designer Partnerships at Kalamazoo and Urban Bonfire, for a monthly webinar series created for professionals shaping the future of outdoor space. Each session features expert guests sharing strategies, ideas and insights from across the industry.


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  • Episode 9: Indoor vs. Outdoor Kitchen Fundamentals
    • 2025-08-20

    Episode 9: Indoor vs. Outdoor Kitchen Fundamentals

    Presented by Jessica Love, Principal at Urbane Design.

    Outdoor kitchen design starts with understanding the fundamentals. While many of the principles that guide indoor kitchen design carry over to the outdoors, there are key differences that every designer should recognize. In this session, we sit down with an experienced interior designer to explore what truly sets the two environments apart.

  • Episode 3: Learned Experiences
    • 2025-02-17

    Episode 3: Learned Experiences

    Presented by Gina Armetta, Head of Sales at Pleina Group

    What better way to learn than through real-world experience? Join us for an eye-opening webinar where we pull back the curtain on the art of designing and building stunning outdoor kitchens. Through firsthand stories and expert insights, we’ll take you behind the scenes of unique outdoor kitchen projects, each with its own set of challenges and creative solutions.

  • Episode 5: Strategies for Functional Outdoor Kitchen Layouts
    • 2025-04-15

    Episode 5: Strategies for Functional Outdoor Kitchen Layouts

    Presented by Russ Faulk, Chief Experience Officer and Head of Product at Pleina Group

    Great design is about more than looks. Russ Faulk of Kalamazoo shares expert strategies for creating efficient outdoor kitchen layouts that improve flow, function, and the overall cooking experience.

  • Episode 7: Designing with Versatility
    • 2025-06-25

    Episode 7: Designing with Versatility

    Presented by Anthony Carrino

    Modular systems make outdoor kitchens more accessible, but good design is what makes them exceptional. This session shares how to integrate components, utilities, and layout strategies to create seamless, high-performance spaces.