From the Editor
I’m always impressed by successful collaboration, where each party brings its best to the table. Outdoor Rooms & Retreats magazine is filled with examples of such teamwork—between designers, architects, and Mother Nature. Mother Nature laid the foundations and the creatives enhanced what was already beautiful with comfort and opportunities for relaxation and fun. As more of us conduct more activity outside for safety reasons, it stands to reason that we want our outdoor areas to rival the softness and style of their interior cousins. This issue looks at the design of spaces we know you’re considering as you rethink your home: pools, fireplaces, porch swings, dining areas, and architectural accents. Plus we present palettes to make those spaces sing. Open-air cooking makes outdoor kitchens a high-ranking residential upgrade. Designer Michele Plachter outfitted…