Our Guide to the Best Appliances for Small Homes

Everyone with a small space knows that it’s important to maximise the space that you do have to make it seem bigger. Not taking the time to consider the space you have can make your home feel cluttered and unwelcoming. The same goes for appliances – just because you have a small kitchen or laundry space doesn’t mean it has to feel that way. There are a few things to look out for when you’re purchasing appliances. Here’s our guide to the best appliances for small homes.

Refrigeration

If you’re not careful, your refrigerator can take up a lot of space in your kitchen and make your kitchen feel much smaller than it is. Fortunately, there are a few products out there that are specifically designed for small kitchens. One of the best things you can do is purchase a wider, counter-depth refrigerator. This is a refrigerator that only sticks out to the edge of your counter space and is wider than a standard refrigerator.

What this does is save you kitchen space in the centre of your kitchen – by using up a little more space where there would typically be a counter, you can get the same amount of refrigeration space by purchasing a wider and shallower refrigerator. No more jutting out beyond your countertop and taking up space unnecessarily.

There are also flat-style refrigerators, which are designed specifically for smaller flats. They’re simply smaller versions of a full-sized refrigerator and are perfect for smaller spaces and homes with one to two occupants.

Cooking

If you’re really strapped for space in your kitchen, consider going with a cooktop rather than a full traditional oven. You’ll save a ton of space and can use the space where the oven would normally be for additional storage. Depending on your cooking needs, there are cooktops that are small enough for just one pot or you can have a full-range cooktop for heavy-duty cooking.

One of the most unique space-saving cooking appliances is a modular cooktop. These save space just like a regular cooktop, but the cooktop can be customised to meet your needs – you can easily swap out a piece for grilling, one for steaming, and one for deep frying, all in just a few seconds. Rather than having an appliance for each of those needs, a modular cooktop allows you to exchange the parts for what you’re cooking, which saves you a ton of space.

Laundry

A washer and dryer can take up a lot of space and can be one of the lesser-used appliances in the home. It doesn’t make sense to have an industrial-sized washer and dryer for a two-person household. You can find very efficient washer and dryer systems that are compact. Not only can you save on space with a compact washer and dryer system, you can also save on your energy bill. Larger washers and dryers use a lot more water and energy to get the same job done.

One of the best solutions to save on your laundry space is by purchasing a stacked washer and dryer or a washer dryer combination. With one stacked on top of another or by having two functions in one machine, you can save a lot of space in your laundry area and use it for something else at Local Appliance Repair.

Just because you have a small space doesn’t mean it has to feel cramped – it also doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice on quality appliances. There are tons of appliances specifically designed to maximise limited space. Proper maintenance of your new space-saving appliances will make your house clutter-free for the long run.

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