What You Will Learn
This seminar will delve into the transformative power of water in residential design, from hydrotherapy to hydration. Participants will explore the benefits of water therapy, including steam, hot, and cold-water treatments, and understand how to integrate these into home environments for optimal wellness. The session will also cover the importance of water quality, whole-home filtration systems, and advanced kitchen technologies like Insta Hot faucets and connected appliances for water purification. Additionally, we’ll explore the psychological and emotional benefits of water, focusing on biophilia and its calming effects on the mind and body. Join us to discover how water can elevate residential design and enhance everyday living.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Core Principles of Hydrotherapy and Water Therapy in Home Design – Learn about various water therapy techniques such as steam, hot, and cold treatments, and how to incorporate them into residential spaces for enhanced wellness.
- Explore Advanced Water Systems for Hydration, Purification, and Conservation – Gain insight into whole-home water quality solutions, personal hydration strategies, and the benefits of smart appliances like Insta Hot faucets and filtration systems for cleaner, healthier living.
- Discover the Psychological and Emotional Impact of Water in Home Environments – Learn how water elements, such as biophilia-inspired designs, can create calming and rejuvenating spaces that promote mental and emotional well-being.
Featured Presenter
Paula Kennedy, CMKBD
Founder & Designer, Timeless Kitchen Design
Paula’s industry experience of 25 years and her boutique firm, Timeless Kitchen Design L.L.C., is focused out of a love of kitchen and bath design. NKBA Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer, Certified Architectural Color Consultant, Certified Living in Place Professional.
Paula is an award-winning designer and serves as a K+BB Advisory Council member, honored as an NKBA Lifetime Ambassador, and is recognized as an NKBA Subject Matter Expert. She contributes to the industry by speaking, teaching, curriculum creation, mentoring, and writing, most recently embracing topics of creativity, innovation, technology, wellness, and inclusive design. Inspiring others feeds her passion for design, mentorship, and teaching.
