Because of the expensive housing and the ever-increasing value of real estate, it is getting really difficult to get large houses and apartments with huge kitchens, even if you love them! Inevitably, people have to adopt the tiny apartment lifestyle. Even though a tiny kitchen allows you to have everything available at hand, the major drawback of a small kitchen, however, is storage space.
To make do with a small kitchen, it is necessary that you use the available space smartly and free up the space as much as you can by getting appliances that take up less space. This is why compact appliances are your best friend. These appliances help you get the work done while occupying little space and not compromising on kitchen essentials
Ready to explore the world of compact kitchen appliances?. Here you go:
1. Pot rail
A pot rail is a kitchen workhorse when it comes to small kitchens. A pot rail can be mounted on the kitchen countertop, under cabinet large drawers and cabinets, and even on the side of the wall. It is used to store pot lids and even pots. Yes, you heard us right; even pots. This comes in really handy if you have a small kitchen. Not only space-saving, but a pot rail is also a great way to display your precious pots and pans and keep everything at hand.
2. Kitchen Cart
A kitchen cart not only gives you counter space but also creates more storage space in smaller kitchens. This makes a 2 in 1 investment.
They are available in different shapes and sizes. You can choose the ones best suited for your needs. Moreover, it can also be used to bring and serve food from the kitchen while attending to guests in a small reunion. Saves you quite a few trips to the kitchen.
3. Immersion Blender
Kitchens are almost incomplete without a good blender. For smaller kitchens, we recommend a countertop or immersion blender. It is a powerful unwieldy tool to multitask in a small kitchen. From applesauce to grinding grains, it can almost crush, grind, whip, and puree anything.
4. Pressure Cooker
Anyone who has ever used a pressure cooker will tell you how life-saving and time-saving it is. It is all in one utensil that can be used to cook rice, meat, and even cook puddings and cakes. It uses less gas than the regular pots used for cooking. The best part is they come in a lot of ranges and sizes which gives you the option to choose from a variety.
5. Compact Dishwasher
We all dread the sight of a sink full of dishes and this appliance is our lifesaver. One of the essentials when it comes to kitchens is a dishwasher. If you are someone who can’t get by without a dishwasher, for a smaller kitchen we recommend the countertop dishwasher. It can accommodate up to six plates at a time and doesn’t take up a lot of space either. You can also use dish scrubber to clean your dishes faster.
6. Electric Kettle
This is one of those appliances, once you own them there is no going back. Its usage divides your kitchen time in half and also saves energy. It takes twice as half time to boil water in an electric kettle as compared to normally boiling water. They come in a range of sizes from small 2 cups to big 8 cup sizes to choose from.
7. Portable Mixer
A portable hand mixer is a great alternative to stand mixer for those who love to bake but don’t have the space. We recommend looking for one that packs away nearly with all its attachments and has a cover as well. This fulfills the purpose of storage as well as gives you a clean kitchen to work in. Now you don’t need to spill flour all over your kitchen because you wanted a cakes
8. Toaster Oven
Countertop ovens, also known as toaster ovens in the past are your chance to enjoy cooking/ baking while in a small kitchen. These bad boys are good for anything from toasting to broiling a salmon steak. Compact ovens come in different sizes, the smallest one being 18.5 inches.
Buying kitchen appliances is all about fulfilling your needs. Thankfully nowadays it comes in all shapes and sizes. We hope this list will help you plan and invest your money better. Let us know below what small appliances have helped you make your kitchen life easier.