If you live in a small home, condominium, or apartment, don't despair - your kitchen has plenty of opportunities to compete with bigger ones. You can find a number of space-saving small kitchen appliances designed to take up minimal space while offering maximal cooking possibilities for smaller homes and smaller families alike.
Smaller Scale Small Appliances
Many small appliances have simply been downsized. Dishwashers and ovens are available in 18- and 24-inch sizes, as small cooktops or as countertop units that hold just a few place settings. EdgeStar's countertop dishwashing unit goes for just $200, saves energy, and uses less water than one would use washing dishes in the sink.
Two (or Three for One) Small Appliances
Other small kitchen appliances conserve space thanks to innovative combinations; oven-and-cooktop combos are joined by a microwave drawer, and microwaves have been combined with two-slice toasters or one cup coffee makers. LG makes a microwave/toaster for under $200, and Supentown's affordable three-in-one breakfast maker offers a toaster oven, a one-egg griddle, and a coffee maker in one device (and for less than $50).
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Making Room for Small Appliances
Even if you have a full-size kitchen, space-saving appliances might come in handy. For small families - empty-nesters, perhaps - moving to smaller appliances is both convenient and economical. Many small appliances use less energy than their full-size counterparts, and they're especially savvy for those who eat out often.
