New Jersey-Based Outdoor Living Company Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

​Distinctively Outdoors, Inc., an outdoor space design company based in New Jersey, seeks bankruptcy protection.​

Written By Twinkle Jha
Distinctively Outdoors, Inc. filed a bankruptcy petition on March 11 (Image credit: Pajor Studio| Pexels | Created on Canva)

Distinctively Outdoors, Inc. has officially entered a bankruptcy proceeding. The New Jersey-based showroom and design center that specializes in pergolas, patios, and is seeking to reorganize its finances through the filing. Court filings indicate that its estimated liabilities exceed its reported assets.

Distinctively Outdoors, Inc. Files for Chapter 11

The latest case details available on PACER state that Distinctively Outdoors, Inc. submitted a voluntary Chapter 11 petition on March 11. Proceedings are currently underway in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey.

Court documents show that attorney Douglas J. McGill of Webber McGill LLC is legally representing the New Jersey company in court.

Through the Chapter 11 filing, the company is hoping to reorganize its finances while operations continue as normal under court supervision.

Company Background

Distinctively Outdoors operates a showroom and design center in New Jersey focused on outdoor living spaces. The company’s 7,000-square-foot showroom features products such as hot tubs, pergolas, spas, patios, decks, outdoor kitchens and appliances, fire features, and furniture.

According to its website, some of the company’s partners are Renson, Urban Bonfire, Bullfrog Spas, Bambrella, Woodstone, Urban Cultivator, and Caliber Appliances.

Case Related Details

According to PacerMonitor, the company has listed between 1 and 49 creditors in its 10-page petition. The petition states that most of the debts are tied to business operations. Other key details are discussed below:

  • Filing Date: March 11, 2026
  • Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey
  • Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition
  • Chapter: 11
  • Case Number: 2:26-bk-12693
  • Estimated Assets: $0 to $50,000
  • Estimated Liabilities: $1,000,001 to $10 million
  • Reason for Filing: Restructure business under court supervision

Attorney Douglas J. McGill, while representing Distinctively Outdoors, Inc., filed a corporate ownership statement in the court.

David Gerardi, on behalf of the U.S. Trustee, filed a notice on March 12 requesting to participate in the case and receive all the related updates.

The Chapter 11 Subchapter V plan of the company must be submitted by June 9, 2026.

As the case moves ahead, other crucial information, such as the company’s summary of assets and liabilities and list of creditors may be filed in the coming weeks. The court’s guidance and orders through the bankruptcy process are further expected to help the company address its financial obligations and continue operations.

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