Kitchen Appliances for the Foodie with No Space
Wall Space
A traditional stove takes up at least a meter of counter space and reduces the amount of storage space. Sure, most of us store cookware in our ovens at one point or another, but there is always the risk of forgetting about them until the smell of burning plastic pervades the apartment. While taking out your stove and replacing it with cabinets and shelves is by no means an easy or money-saving task, there are enough alternative appliances to make it a worthwhile one. To offset the cost of labor, you can save money without sacrificing performance by installing a refurbished wall oven. You should also invest in a smaller range to further increase your counter space
Downsized Refrigerator
In general, when it comes to refrigerators, manufacturers have a motto that €bigger is better.€ They have a point, and any aspiring foodie will need the storage space for all of their latest experimental cuisine. But most refrigerators are designed with a family in mind, which means that singles and couples will likely have a lot of empty space regardless of how refined their palates are. Downsizing your refrigerator will help you to rearrange your kitchen furniture and help you to save on your electric bill over time, especially if you find a new refrigerator that is Energy Star approved.
Above-the-Range Microwave
Microwaves are too big to store in the cabinet or pantry and too unimportant to merit the amount of counter space they take up. Many foodies only use their microwaves to reheat or defrost food, while some do without it entirely. If you want the convenience of the microwave without the annoyance, consider buying a new microwave that can be installed above your range.
Portable Space
If you don't have the funding for more drastic measures, you can always buy more storage and countertop space. Consider investing in a storage cart with wheels. In addition to providing you with portable storage space (ideal for all of those discount home appliances you picked up just to see what they do), you can also use the top of the storage cart as a makeshift prep area.
Creative Elimination
When none of the above are feasible, think about the functional aspects of your kitchen. You probably have a dish rack for hand-washed items, but you can eliminate this either by hand-drying clean items or by placing them in an open dishwasher to dry. Space-savers like spice racks can make a big difference, as can multi-function appliances that allow you to downsize your appliance collection.
A traditional stove takes up at least a meter of counter space and reduces the amount of storage space. Sure, most of us store cookware in our ovens at one point or another, but there is always the risk of forgetting about them until the smell of burning plastic pervades the apartment. While taking out your stove and replacing it with cabinets and shelves is by no means an easy or money-saving task, there are enough alternative appliances to make it a worthwhile one. To offset the cost of labor, you can save money without sacrificing performance by installing a refurbished wall oven. You should also invest in a smaller range to further increase your counter space
Downsized Refrigerator
In general, when it comes to refrigerators, manufacturers have a motto that €bigger is better.€ They have a point, and any aspiring foodie will need the storage space for all of their latest experimental cuisine. But most refrigerators are designed with a family in mind, which means that singles and couples will likely have a lot of empty space regardless of how refined their palates are. Downsizing your refrigerator will help you to rearrange your kitchen furniture and help you to save on your electric bill over time, especially if you find a new refrigerator that is Energy Star approved.
Above-the-Range Microwave
Microwaves are too big to store in the cabinet or pantry and too unimportant to merit the amount of counter space they take up. Many foodies only use their microwaves to reheat or defrost food, while some do without it entirely. If you want the convenience of the microwave without the annoyance, consider buying a new microwave that can be installed above your range.
Portable Space
If you don't have the funding for more drastic measures, you can always buy more storage and countertop space. Consider investing in a storage cart with wheels. In addition to providing you with portable storage space (ideal for all of those discount home appliances you picked up just to see what they do), you can also use the top of the storage cart as a makeshift prep area.
Creative Elimination
When none of the above are feasible, think about the functional aspects of your kitchen. You probably have a dish rack for hand-washed items, but you can eliminate this either by hand-drying clean items or by placing them in an open dishwasher to dry. Space-savers like spice racks can make a big difference, as can multi-function appliances that allow you to downsize your appliance collection.