These Are the Best Kitchen Appliances for Small Kitchens
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Even if you don’t cook that often, you probably spend a lot of time in the kitchen. This is where families gather, where coffee is brewed in the morning, and where meals are eaten. If you cook often , you’re probably very aware of how big or small your kitchen is. The average kitchen these days is about 15-17 square meters , but even that can sometimes feel tiny.
If your kitchen is smaller or just feels too small, one way to make it feel bigger is to free up counter space . If you want to make your small kitchen feel even bigger, consider these small and combination appliances that will make the most of your limited space.
This is a combination oven
The first thing you need to get your hands on is this sleek appliance that combines eight functions into one relatively compact unit. It’s a microwave, air fryer, convection oven, and grill all in one. It’s big enough inside to cook a wide range of dishes, but small enough to fit in a cupboard if you need to. If you need to put it on the countertop, it’s about 50cm long, so it won’t take up all your available space when you’re not using it.
If you don’t need the other features, you can find smaller microwaves (like this one ) that take up even less space. But even if you only use an air fryer occasionally, pairing it with a microwave is a great option.
This blender is a food processor.
Combining the functions of a blender, food processor and mixer, this Ninja is ideal for those who like to bake, make smoothies and chop a lot of food. It is less than 20 cm deep and less than 25 cm wide, so it will fit discreetly into almost any available space in your kitchen.
This mini coffee maker
If you only drink coffee at home, you don’t need a bulky coffee maker. This mini Keurig single-cup coffee maker is perfect: it’s compact, the capsules make it incredibly easy to use, and if you’re drinking multiple cups, the coffee brews quickly so you can just top it up as needed. Plus, it’s less than 5 inches wide, so it fits anywhere.
If you’re not a fan of capsule coffee, this model is almost as narrow and allows you to use your favorite grind.
This folding teapot
If you use a kettle, it’s probably currently on the stove. That’s fine unless you use the stove for other purposes—when you need to cook, the kettle will just get in the way. But this kettle easily folds into a drawer when you’re not using it.
This toaster is a two-slice toaster.
At less than 10cm wide, this small toaster will toast two slices of anything without being too big. It has all the features of a larger toaster, but its slim design means it fits where a regular toaster wouldn’t. It can even be unplugged and stored away when not in use, if you rarely use toast in your home.
This tiny deep fryer
While a combination oven and air fryer is the smartest option in terms of space, if you frequently cook in an air fryer, you may want to invest in a separate unit. In that case, consider this model . The air fryer is less than 25 cm wide and 30 cm deep. It’s a personal air fryer, perfect for one person and smaller tasks.
This compact hand mixer
If you bake in a small kitchen, you know that stand mixers are indispensable. The answer is obvious: this compact hand mixer with whisk attachments can be placed on the side. That, plus any large bowl, will allow you to mix everything you need without giving half the kitchen to one appliance.