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That being said, it’s pretty pricey to uproot your family to a new home for the sake of a larger kitchen. Need a handy kitchen appliance but crunched for space in your tiny kitchen? Discover the best space saving appliances for small kitchens here!

1. NESPRESSO PIXIE ESPRESSO MAKER

Can we just say that the Nespresso Pixie Espresso Maker in Aluminum EN125S is practically the king of all kitchen countertop appliances? Like most pod coffee makers, the Nespresso Pixie is a little on the more expensive side.

But with all of the money that you’ll save from making coffee at home, we’re sure that this espresso maker will pay for itself in no time. It gets better: the reason why it’s received such high ratings is that it’s one of the tiniest pod coffee machines out there. So, if you’re cramped for space in your kitchen, this appliance won’t take up much room at all.

At 12.8 inches deep, 4.3 inches wide, and 9.3 inches high, the aptly-named Nespresso Pixie Espresso Maker can be easily slid next to any other appliances on your kitchen counter. That means that any spare nook or cranny will do the trick. Another thing that sets this espresso maker apart is that it’s very speedy too!

2. INSTANT POT MULTI-COOKER

Let’s talk about the Instant Pot DUO60 7-in-1 6 Quart Multi-Cooker. If you’ve already been seeing this all over your health and wellness social media feeds, then you’re not alone. The most surprising part is that it’s not as expensive as you’d think.

In fact, you can typically get this useful multi-cooker for less than $100 online. Don’t have any spare counter space for an Instant Pot? Try storing this gem inside of your kitchen cabinet instead.

For those who aren’t exactly sure how a multi-cooker works, allow us to enlighten you. Basically, the Instant Pot Duo uses a special pressure cooking method to make sure that your food is thoroughly cooked. Plus, you can even use it as a slow cooker too.

This is crazy: you can fill up your Instant Pot with a whopping six quarts of whatever you want too. You can buy the Instant Pot in several different sizes as well, including a 3-quart alternative that is two inches smaller in terms of diameter. What a cute concept!

3. SHARP MICROWAVE

Guess what? No tiny kitchen is truly complete without the Sharp SMC0710BB/BW Microwave. Even though no microwave can avoid taking up space, the Sharp Microwaves does the trick without getting in your way.

That’s because it’s one of the tiniest microwaves you can find. Another perk of the Sharp Microwave is that it’s extremely good at defrosting frozen meals. With a 700-watt output, the Sharp Microwave will take a little longer to heat things up for you.

However, we promise that the wait will be worth it. At 13 inches deep, 17 inches wide, and 10 inches high you might become too obsessed with this microwave to even notice how much time has passed. Try it and see for yourself!

4. PANASONIC TOASTER OVEN

News flash: the Panasonic FlashXpress NB-G110P is one of the most efficient toaster ovens on the market. Even though it’s larger than a regular toaster, it’s still mini enough to be dwarfed by your microwave.

Not only that, but a toaster over can do way more than a regular microwave anyway. Don’t believe us? The Panasonic Toaster Oven can do almost anything, including:

• Broiling hamburgers
• Baking cookies
• Heating leftover food

Are a huge fan of making pizza for dinnertime? With the Panasonic Toaster Oven, you can become a pizza pro in seconds. Bonus points for baking muffins inside of this thing too!

5. CUISINART FOOD PROCESSOR

At just under $200, the Cuisinart Prep 11 Plus DLC-2011CHBY Food Processor is really built to last for a lifetime. Why on earth would anyone pay that much for a food processor? The answer is simple.

This particular food processor can do anything from chopping up nuts to grinding nut butter. Also, you can easily dice veggies and puree them into a soup-like texture. Have a dinner party to prepare for?

Then there’s no harm in pulling out your Cuisinart Prep’s 11-cup container to make a gigantic batch of whatever your family craves. As if that’s not enough, you can also grate cheese and chop onions with this handy tool. Is there anything this food processor can’t do?

6. BLUESTAR BURNER RANGE

To be quite honest, not all of us have over $3,100 laying around to invest in a compact refrigerator. However, if you’re lucky enough to have that kind of money on your credit card, then we highly recommend that you pick up the BlueStar 24-Inch Culinary Series Sealed Burner Range.

Ever wanted to feel like a professional chef in your tiny kitchen? Now you can. Made out of stainless steel, this baby has four burners that can get up to 21,000 British thermal units (for those that don’t know, that’s flaming hot).

In addition, you can choose to burn propane fuel or natural gas with your BlueStar Burner Range. Plus, it comes with special simmer and searing burners to take your culinary skills to the next level. How can you beat that?

7. BOSCH INTEGRATED DISHWASHER

There’s a big reason why so many magazines suggest the Bosch Fully Integrated Dishwasher for small kitchens everywhere. Think about it: this high-powered dishwasher can clean up to nine place settings at once. Also, it has four distinct different wash cycles.

Do you only have a few dinner dishes to clean up? Try using the sustainable half-load setting on your Bosch Integrated Dishwasher. With a flawless stainless steel or customized panel on the front, you can add this dishwasher to your household for less than $1,000!

8. VITAMIX 5200 BLENDER

Let’s be honest. The Vitamix 5200 Blender is anything but your ordinary countertop appliance. Once you receive this high-quality blender, you’ll actually want it to take up more countertop space.

That’s because it’s so handy, you’ll practically never want to put it away. From smoothies to purees, this incredible mixer is the ultimate tool for smoothie-lovers everywhere. Even though Vitamix no longer produces space saving blenders, the 5200 model is the slimmest one that’s still available.

Although some say that it’s a little too tall to fit beneath your kitchen cabinets, it’s definitely worth putting this beauty on display. With the Vitamix 5200 Blender on your counter, your tiny kitchen will go from small to cute!

9.  LIEBHERR 24-INCH REFRIGERATOR

Although it’s not technically in the countertop appliances category, the Liebherr 24-Inch Counter Depth Bottom Freezer Refrigerator is still a must-have for any kitchen. Once you take a look at its super sleek design, you’ll see why it costs more than $3,200 to put one in your kitchen.

But if you can afford it, the Liebherr Refrigerator will end up paying for itself. That’s because it stands at almost 80 inches tall and has a capacity of 13-cubic-feet. What does this mean?

No more worrying about squeezing all of your groceries into your mini-fridge ever again. Plus, it’s Energy Star-certified, meaning you’re doing your part to take care of the environment. With separate cooling settings for the refrigerator and the freezer, your food should be cooler than a cucumber!

10. CUISINART HAND MIXER

When it comes to small kitchen appliances, the Cuisinart Power Advantage HM-50 Hand Mixer is probably one of the tiniest ones that you can get. As a mini portable blender, you can’t go wrong with bringing this with you on vacation too.

Want to make a little bit of pesto? Luckily, your culinary dreams can come true with this micro hand mixer. Now, the hardest part will be deciding what to mix!

Are you in the market for portable countertop ice makers? Not only is this a great way to save room in your freezer, but it’s also super convenient!

SPACE SAVING APPLIANCES = LESS HASSLE

What’s the bottom line? When you have a small kitchen on your hands, buying space saving appliances can result in less hassle and more free time.

Need help choosing the perfect micro refrigerator? What about a compact dishwasher? With our list of mini appliances, your tiny kitchen will seem bigger in no time!

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