What You Will Learn
From thermal suites and red light therapy to fresh-pressed juices and smoothies, today’s at-home wellness routines often rely on one quiet workhorse: refrigeration. In this session, we’ll explore how refrigeration can elevate modern wellness spaces—supporting recovery, nutrition, and daily rituals—while still meeting the practical demands of residential design. We’ll look at where cold storage fits within emerging home wellness zones, including gyms, spa baths, recovery rooms, and indoor/outdoor entertaining areas, and discuss how homeowners’ expectations around convenience, visibility, and aesthetics are changing appliance selection.
Attendees will learn how to align refrigeration choices with key wellness use cases—such as storing post-workout hydration, supplements, skincare, cooling towels, and temperature-sensitive items—without compromising on interior design, energy efficiency, or long-term performance. We’ll also cover design considerations such as placement, lighting for serene spaces, and seamless integration into cabinetry and millwork, along with a practical checklist for coordinating with trades. Whether you’re designing a full-scale wellness suite or looking to add targeted “hot to cool” moments throughout the home, you’ll leave with strategies to create thoughtful, high-performing refrigeration solutions that feel intentionally built for well-being.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe key wellness zones and their refrigeration needs.
- Assess refrigeration features to meet performance and user needs.
- Integrate refrigeration into wellness spaces with practical design strategies.
Featured Presenter
Corrinne Walenda
Brand Ambassador, Perlick
Corrinne Walenda is Perlick’s Corporate Training Manager and Brand Ambassador.
With nearly 15 years at Perlick and an extensive background in restaurant equipment sales, Corrinne specializes in creating training programs that engender an understanding of the bartender and hospitality working environment while respecting the architect’s and owner’s aesthetics.
Corrinne’s presentations include storytelling, interactive audience activities, and personal anecdotes. Her passion for consultative selling and client-centric designs drives her unending enthusiasm for professional bartenders and homeowners who appreciate restaurant-quality beverages and entertaining spaces.
During her free time, Corrinne enjoys hiking with her German Shepherd, gardening in her tiny backyard in Chicago, sipping Old Fashioneds, and acting as roadie for her drummer husband’s rock band.
