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Maximize Cooking Space With Compact Kitchen Appliances For West Lafayette Apartment Kitchens

July 27, 2021
close up of Spark Apartment kitchen
Even roomy apartment designs can be low on kitchen counter area. To get extra space, buy yourself smart compact kitchen appliances for your West Lafayette apartment. Small-form kitchen appliances utilize far less room thanks to their size or shape or do the jobs of several kitchen utensils. Whether you’re a serious cook or after-work cook, compact kitchen appliances do help you whip up tasty feasts without overwhelming your counters and cabinets. Making The Most Out Of Your Apartment Kitchen Your apartment kitchen is prone to feel a touch claustrophobic, but you can still prepare each of your favorite meals. You only need to be more conscious of the way you use your counter tops. Apartment kitchen layouts are complete with all of your standard appliances and the maximum amount of storage and surface space as can be fit. By taking advantage of some compact kitchen appliances, you can make the most of your kitchen space and cook some yummy dishes.
 

Conserve Counter Space in West Lafayette With Compact Kitchen Apartment Appliances

Probably the most essential but large appliances in West Lafayette kitchens is the microwave. In the case that your apartment doesn’t come equipped with a stock microwave, find a small countertop model with a compact build. Mini microwaves will still heat last night’s dinner and pop popcorn without taking up all of your counter space.

Another compact kitchen appliance for West Lafayette apartments is a small coffee maker. Most brands have trim models for narrow kitchens. A mini Keurig will fit anywhere and brews you a single mug on par with anything from your neighborhood restaurants. If you do must have a full-size coffee pot, look for a model with a square shape and narrow profile that will slide comfortably in a corner on your counter.

Model kitchen at Sparks Apartments
 

Swap Boxy Kitchen Appliances With Slimmer Substitutes

If you’re unable to get a compact kitchen appliance for your West Lafayette apartment, you may discover another sleek device that will do the same function. For studio apartment bakers, you can replace the bulky stand mixer on your counter with a hand mixer that fits in a cabinet. Individual smoothie and immersion blenders create silky smooth beverages like regular blenders can when you need a refreshment post workout or swim. And a thin mandolin provides you cleanly sliced veggies when a food processor is too bulky. With these substitutes, you can make any of your signature dishes without stuffing your kitchen.

Reduce Kitchen Clutter With Multi-use Appliances

When you lack kitchen storage options, you should reduce how many cooking appliances you have. Selecting a a blender/food processor combo helps you do this by joining the functions of two tools into one. These devices use a single base and individual calendar and food processor cups with their respective blades. This saves you the counter space of two large appliance bases, and you can still make a protein shake or slice veggies like a pro.

Perhaps no kitchen utensil can do more than a modern pressure cooker, like an Instapot. Most sizes are a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, and several other offerings. Slow cookers come in various sizes if you’re cooking for kids or just you and your partner. You can cook your main meal or a side dish in it and still keep plenty of space on the counter to cook other foods.

Get Your Next Apartment At Continuum Apartments

If your current kitchen feels too cramped, come see the spacious apartments at Continuum Apartments. Our leasing agents are waiting to show you the many apartment layouts and amenities in our beautiful community in West Lafayette. Call (765) 476-0886 or schedule a tour today to find out more.