With the average house size shrinking every year, that means our kitchens are getting smaller too! Making the most of the space you have can be a challenge, sometimes less is more. Don’t compromise your quality of living just because you have a smaller kitchen. First, you need to decide what you need and what you don’t. Clutter can make your space seem a lot smaller than it actually is. Read more to find out our top tips on how to make the most of a small kitchen.

 

Banish your unused appliances

 

It might seem obvious, but the quickest and most effective way to make the most of your kitchen space is to get rid of your unused appliances. We’re all guilty of buying things we don’t need or use, an egg poacher seemed like a great idea at the time, but have you ever used it? A slow cooker may be handy if you enjoy experimenting with stews and soups, but they can take up a lot of counter space if not. In short, save your precious kitchen storage space for electrical appliances you use regularly.

 

Storing appliances correctly

 

Once you’ve narrowed down the appliances you really need, keeping your kitchen super organised is the next step to making the most of limited space. Although there’s no rule book of the ‘correct’ way to store your appliances, we have lots of space-saving tips and tricks you can use. See a breakdown of our favourites below:

 

·         Stack appliances neatly rather than pushing them to the back of the cupboard, it saves space and makes them easily reachable. If your appliances are difficult to access, they’re more likely to be neglected!

·         Only keep regularly used appliances on countertops. Appliances that are used less frequently should be stored away in cabinets, especially bulky items like bread makers and mixers.

·         Wrap the cord around each appliance after use and keep smaller attachments in zip lock bags.

·         Give your kitchen a regular clear-out, so unused appliances don’t take up precious space.

 

Multi-use appliances

 

Don’t feel like you should go without just because you have limited space, the key to making the most of a small kitchen is being savvy with your kitchen appliances. Integrated products such as microwaves can save valuable counter space and there’s a variety of multi-use items available too.

Washer dryers

 

There’s no stain the Beko WDL742441W can’t remove! With a spin speed of 1200rpm, you can dry up to 4kg and wash up to 7kg of items. It’s ideal for small or big families with limited kitchen space. If you’re an eco-warrior, you’ll find the eco programme is your new best friend.

 

Ovens

​​​​​​​Available in a contemporary stainless-steel finish, the B3ACE4HN0B built-in oven from NEFF will fit into modern kitchens beautifully. With two shelves and a 71-litre capacity, this oven offers plenty of space to cook your favourite recipes! Also, NEFF’s innovative Slide&Hide® function is a fully retracting door which tucks away neatly for unrestricted access. Perfect for smaller spaces.​​​​​​​​​
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Small appliances

 

Ninja’s HB150UK Hot & Cold Blender & Soup Maker is so much more than a blender. Enjoy a healthy and delicious variety of hot and cold food and beverages from the comfort of your own home. The specially designed High Speed Crushing Blade blends both hot and cold ingredients with ease due to its 1000W of power, including fruit, veg, nuts, seeds and even ice.