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7 Great Downsized Appliances that are Perfect for Small Kitchens

  • Writer: DownsizeTime.com
    DownsizeTime.com
  • Dec 19, 2023
  • 2 min read

Updated: Dec 23, 2023

In my mind, the most valuable real estate in a smaller home is probably the kitchen counter. You've got to be able to roll out pizza dough, unload your grocery bags and set up a buffet for guests. And all those full-sized appliances you enjoyed in your large family home now just take up way too much space in your small kitchen. Never fear, we found these 7 downsized appliances that still get great ratings.

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Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker


Small black Keurig coffee maker dispensing coffee into a yellow mug

At just 5 inches wide, this is a super space saver. It doesn't have a large tank like the full size units, so you have to add water with each cup. But a few extra seconds is probably worth the huge counter top savings. https://amzn.to/474tmmz


Hamilton Beach Mini Food Processor


Small, black food processor filled with red onions on a white background

Food processors are really useful kitchen tools. But typically they take up a LOT of counter space. This 3-cup chopper is the exception. It's less than 6 inches wide and reviewers say it's very effective. Rather than press a button to activate, you simply press down on the lid to start the chopping. https://amzn.to/3RM0tHa


Wall Mount Can Opener


Wall mounted silver can opener with a can of soup attached

Electric can openers are great tools, but they do take up quite a bit of counter space for as often as you use them. This manual opener takes up zero space, but is there when you need it. You could even mount it inside a cabinet door. https://amzn.to/3NwOBWS


7-in-1 Instant Pot 6 Quart Multi-Cooker


Small, black Instant Pot cooker on a white background

We've really grown to love our Instant Pot for whipping up meals in a flash. But sometimes hauling out a huge pressure cooker is over kill for a small meal in a small kitchen. This smaller profile appliance gets the job down and is just slightly over a foot wide. https://amzn.to/4aAmzE6


Magic Bullet Mini Blender


Black, small Magic Bullet blender filled with yellow liquid on a white background

An efficient blender can be a really useful kitchen tool. But 99.99% of the time, mine sits idle, taking up valuable counter space. The Magic Bullet takes up a fraction of space compared to a full size variety. Or you can easily store it away to keep your counters clear. https://amzn.to/4am9zlk


Cool Touch Single Slice Toaster


Man in a kitchen removing toast from a single slice black toaster

Is it me or have toasters been getting bigger and bigger over the years? This slim, single slice toaster flips the script. It's just 3.5 inches wide, so it won't take up much counter space. But you can also tuck it away easily because it's cool to the touch, even after toasting a bagel in its wide slot. https://amzn.to/3GKzjdu


Multi-Function Kitchen Mixer with Dough Hook, Whisk, Beater, Meat Grinder and Blender


Stainless steel multi-function kitchen mixer with attached blender and meat grinder on a white background

I know what you're thinking - that thing is huge! And while it will take up a good chunk of your counter top, it also fills a lot of needs, including mixing, blending, pasta making and meat grinding. Plus, it looks pretty impressive! https://amzn.to/46ZUe6Z

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