Qoldfusion redefines home refrigeration, intertwining style, innovation, and convenience to provide a singular luxury experience for discerning kitchen designers. Today on Disruptive Design, DNN Editor in Chief Courtney Porter sits down with Qoldfusions’s founder Dale and CMO Krystle Seiden to discuss their proprietary Cold Pantry that stole the show at KBIS in Vegas last week. Click play on the video below to watch their discussion:

Hospitality and commercial design’s influence on residential interiors

While the Qoldfusion walk-in cold pantry works wonderfully in contemporary commercial exhibition kitchens they have their sights set on the residential market. “Today’s consumers are aspiring to be chefs… they want culinary spaces that mimic the commercial [kitchen], but with style and flair” says Qoldfusion founder Dale Seiden. 

The future of home design is going to be highly personalized, experiential, and hospitality and commercially influenced. I like to ask designers if they have a dream project. The most common answer I hear is “a boutique hotel or restaurant.” I attribute this to a number of influences. Starting with the obvious: after feeling stuck inside during the pandemic, everyone wanted to explore and travel. But even pre-pandemic, there was the growing popularity of Air Bnb. Air Bnb made a significant impact on what we expect from our homes, our travel stays and others’ homes we stay in when we travel. 

Then Air Bnb evolved as a brand. It was initially designed as a budget stay option, an alternative to hostel-stays. Now, many people prefer to stay at an Air Bnb’s for their charm, unique personalization, and privacy over luxury hotel stays. At the same time, many luxury hotels, unable to fill rooms, have pivoted to opening residences that are designed to be lived in and personal to the inhabitants while still maintaining their five-star resort feel. In every room, but especially in the kitchen, the aesthetics of residential and commercial design overlap and morph.

The kitchen is where consumers splurge

The kitchen has long been a showpiece of the home. It is the part of the home people are most likely to renovate and most inclined to splurge on when they do. We’ve seen the appliance space saturated at the luxury level with oversized ovens with “diamond finishes” and niche designer collaborations like the Smeg x Dolce & Gabbana. But the walk-in refrigerator space has sat relatively untouched until now. Part of the problems that need to be overcome with bringing commercial-grade appliances into the home is in creating something that is built for the home chef, rather than the expert. Qoldfusion, keeping the residential kitchen in mind, has thought of every little detail that their competition often overlooks. 

The designer details of the Qoldfusion Cold Pantry

Qoldfusion envisions home refrigeration not confined to the kitchen but as an integral addition to the entire home. At the forefront of this vision is the Cold Pantry, a pinnacle creation promising an ultimate walk-in paradise. It stands as a testament to Qoldfusion’s commitment to providing a safe, quiet, well-organized, and ultra-luxurious environment for the storage of cold provisions. The Cold Pantry features unique elements such as viewing windows, reach-in doors for swift outside access, and a 3-faucet beverage tower, setting a new standard for residential luxury.

Whether opting for the Cold Pantry, Dual Temp (a walk-in refrigerator with an internal reach-in freezer column), or Freezer Pantry, individuals can find a Qoldfusion model perfectly suited to their lifestyle. The Qoldfusion experience is not merely limited to product acquisition but extends seamlessly from conceptualization to completion. The team offers services such as custom design, professional installation, and comprehensive maintenance, all delivered through their turnkey, white glove service.

The allure of Qoldfusion appliances lies not only in their inner functionalities but also in their outer beauty. Stainless steel door panels, striking and customizable overlay options, and concealed fully-articulated hinges (patent pending) facilitate seamless integration into any luxury cabinetry or wall finish. The innovative Qflow360TM Air Management System ensures optimal air distribution and comfort, setting a new benchmark in luxury home refrigeration innovation.
Qoldfusion places a premium on convenience, allowing families to organize everything in plain sight for easy accessibility. The Smart SleeveTM, available in 6″ and 24″, facilitates a flush integration of doors with exterior walls or cabinet faces, adding to the aesthetic appeal. Additional features include the rPODTM Remote Refrigeration system, which efficiently moves noise, hum, vibration, and heat away from living spaces, and the Beverage Dispensing option, allowing for on-demand dispensing of various beverages. Illuminate your culinary space with vibrant LED lighting, customizable through the Qoldfusion smartphone app. To learn more visit Qoldfusion.com