It wasn’t the most ideal solution, but this custom electronics pro and homeowner were willing to put the gear alongside the Pringles.

Several clever and practical electronics installations — think TVs rising out of granite — raise this kitchen to a new level of functionality.

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Internet-ready TV, multizone receiver and surround sound system create perfect kitchen environment for these homeowners.

Motion sensor-based cabinets rise vertically to disappear. Cabinets can be tied into a whole-house automation system.

Colorado vNet, HomeSeer, ReQuest, RTI and more bring a tasty dish of automation and A/V controls to this kitchen/dining room.

Robust AMX automation, along with a flush-mounted TV in the cabinetry, make this kitchen remodel a mouth-watering entertainment hub.

An articulating mount and multichannel audio system allow a multipurpose room’s audio and video to extend their reach, with the help of some automation.

Along with elegant mainstays such as tile flooring, granite countertops and classy furnishings, this kitchen can tap into any audio source from an On-Q system.

Limited on square footage, the owners of this NYC high-rise use the kitchen as their home’s central electronics hub.

Ugly support column transformed into TV and bar area.