As the holidays arrive, outdoor living doesn’t have to move indoors. For interior designers Kelly Griffiths and Katie Kendrick, creating warm, inviting spaces for seasonal gatherings means designing outdoor areas that are just as comfortable and usable as the interiors they’re known for.

Situated on the serene yet spectacular Newport Beach, CA waterfront sits luxurious Peninsula Village. Created by Redwood West, this elevated development is a holistic blend of work and life, with chef-driven restaurants, boutique fitness and wellness studios, and state-of-the-art private office spaces mere steps away from its upscale, oceanview residences. Access to private marina slips keeps the accent on outdoor living for this sophisticated and forward-thinking community.

Having spent time in dozens of the world’s most desirable vacation rentals, Staycation host Robert Parks-Valletta is something of an expert on outdoor living. Many of these homes feature Infratech heaters for year-round enjoyment of the outdoor spaces…and the heaters’ versatility, reliability, design-friendliness, and ease of use have made Robert a fan.