36-inch smart fridge, auto-opening toilets top holiday home upgrade list
Sponsored segment from KASW's Inside South Florida details specific appliances and surfaces recommended for holiday entertaining.
By Gabriela Ivanov ·
Lifestyle editor Joann Butler outlined a list of home upgrades intended to assist with holiday hosting in a sponsored segment aired on KASW's Inside South Florida.
The recommendations focus on the kitchen, bathroom, and surface materials. Butler suggested a 36-inch integrated column refrigerator and freezer equipped with a seven-inch LCD touchscreen. The appliance uses AI Fresh technology to learn household patterns, including food restocking schedules and temperature preferences. Interior lighting is designed to improve ingredient visibility. Homeowners can select from three finishes or a panel-ready option that blends with cabinetry. The unit includes a dual ice maker that produces spherical craft ice.
For the bathroom, Butler featured two products from TOTO. The NEOREST WX1+ S7A combines a toilet and WASHLET in a single design. It includes a heated seat, warm-water cleansing, and warm-air drying. The lid automatically opens as a person approaches and closes when they leave. For homeowners who do not wish to replace the entire toilet, the segment also presented a standalone TOTO WASHLET. This unit features a wireless remote, personalized cleansing settings, and instantaneous warm water.
Butler also discussed countertop surfaces from Cosentino. The material features three-dimensional veining and includes recycled content. The segment noted that the surface is designed to withstand heat and resist impacts. It is described as low maintenance and easy to clean. The product line is available in six colors, including options with gold, gray, and blue veining. A selection of these surfaces is available for purchase at The Home Depot.
The segment was sponsored by SKS, TOTO, and Cosentio. The on-air reporting was converted to a digital format with AI assistance, and the KASW editorial team verified the content for fairness and accuracy.
Butler stated that these upgrades aim to simplify food storage and improve guest comfort during the holiday season.
