{"id":6290,"date":"2016-10-05T12:01:40","date_gmt":"2016-10-05T12:01:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/karry.ca\/blog\/kitchens-5-things-never-thought-add\/"},"modified":"2025-09-25T11:47:28","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T11:47:28","slug":"kitchens-5-things-never-thought-add","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/karry.ca\/blog\/kitchens-5-things-never-thought-add\/","title":{"rendered":"Kitchens: 5 things You Never Thought to Add"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” video=””][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_separator type=”normal”][vc_column_text]There\u2019s necessary renovations and then there\u2019s the fun<\/em> renovations. Get in touch to see how we can take your kitchen to the next level.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_btn title=”Get Started” shape=”square” color=”white” css=”” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fkarry.ca%2Fcontact%2F” el_class=”blog-left-side-btn”][vc_separator type=”normal”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]Tis the season for holiday parties, so there\u2019s no better time for highlighting the beauty that is the kitchen. These renovations usually involve things like granite counters, stainless steel appliances and custom cabinetry.<\/p>\n

What about all the fun fixings you never knew you needed? Here are 5 things you never thought to add to your kitchen!<\/p>\n

1. Digital Fridge\/Smart Fridge<\/h2>\n

Recipe books, your kids\u2019 schedules \u2013 no more fuss or annoying magnetic surfaces with a digital fridge. You can browse online, manage schedules and keep track of your groceries too.<\/p>\n

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2. Kegorator<\/h2>\n

This is a big sell when you regularly entertain. Kegorators are fancier than the old-school taps you saw in college. In tandem with a wine cooler, this feature can be a great addition.<\/p>\n

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3. Wood fired oven<\/h2>\n

Typically seen as part of outdoor entertainment spaces, there\u2019s no reason you can\u2019t bring this idea inside too. Consider adding a wood fired oven to your next renovation.<\/p>\n

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4. Speaker or surround system<\/h2>\n

The kitchen is the entertainment centre of the home, so an audio system or surround sound is a fantastic idea.<\/p>\n

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5. Wet bar<\/h2>\n

Adding a wet bar in or near your kitchen is a smart entertaining strategy. Extra space to wine and dine your guests, and a means to keep them out of the way while you cover the \u2018dine\u2019 portion.<\/p>\n

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Why stop at a simple renovation when you can make your kitchen an entertainment masterpiece? Call us for a free consultation to get your remodel started![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” video=””][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_separator color=”#ef4c23″ type=”normal” thickness=”4px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” video=””][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” video=””][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Blog Recommendations” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” video=””][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” video=””][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]If you love this style, you might also like:<\/p>\n

Countertops 101<\/a><\/p>\n

Kitchen Reel 2015<\/a><\/p>\n

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