Guest Picks: Handy Helpers for Small Kitchens

I recently moved into a small apartment, so I am constantly trying to think of ways to save space. The kitchen is the room in which storage is really lacking in some apartment dwellings, and these items would work well for both cooking and lack of storage. The sleek look of stainless steel and red will give the kitchen a modern look while still keeping it feeling cozy. I’ll be utilizing some of these ideas for sure! — Brenda from Cozy Little House

EatSmart Precision Retro Mechanical Kitchen Scale, Red - $27.95I love that this scale is red. And I like the retro appearance — it’s just so darned cute.


Breville BOV800XL Smart Oven 1,800-Watt Convection Toaster Oven With Element IQ - $249.95If you don’t have room for a full-size oven or even an apartment-size one, how about this convection oven? Or there’s always takeout.


Maytag Top-Freezer Refrigerator, Stainless Steel - $827.10But you must have a refrigerator. Where else would you put that leftover pizza? I love the sleek lines of this one, made possible by the lack of contraptions (like water and ice dispensers) on the door.


Trinity EcoStorage NSF Stainless Steel Prep Table - $139.99Apartment kitchens generally lack counter space. This will provide extra space to prepare food and store appliances.


Keurig Mini Plus Brewing System, Red - $106.99I have this very mini Keurig and love it. It takes up little space, and you can use a little refillable K-cup for coffee of your own.


Nifty Mini Carousel for K-Cups, Black - $17.02What's a mini Keurig without K-cups? I love this stuff. And there are enough options for a different choice every day of the week.


Crock-Pot Round Electric Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel - $16.79This Crock-Pot will get a lot of use. Toss the ingredients in, turn it on and come home to good food. How convenient is that?


J.K. Adams Small Gray Ceiling Pot Rack - $139.95An overhead rack will save space below; in a small space, going vertical is key. I love the simplicity and design of this one.


Coral Coast Terra-Cotta Mosaic Bistro Set - $309.98This bistro set would look good indoors or out, but for this ideabook, it will go in the kitchen. It has a Parisian look that I like.


Cuisinart Griddler Multifunctional Grill - $99.95This little panini maker (which I own) makes great sandwiches and can act as a grill for the apartment. Cuisinart has never let me down.Buy on Houzz


KitchenAid KSB1570 5-Speed Blender, Empire Red - $139.99I must have my red KitchenAid blender for smoothies. I love the sleekness and, of course, the red color.


Supreme 4-Tier Shelving, Chrome - $76.25This is a great choice if you don’t have a pantry (and I don’t). I will probably buy this myself. I love the utilitarian look and all the storage it provides.Buy on Houzz


KitchenAid 5-Speed Hand Mixer, White - $39.99I’ve always loved the look of the KitchenAid stand mixer, but sometimes there’s just no room for one. In those cases I like this hand mixer in cool white.


Cuisinart Chef's Classic Stainless Steel Pasta/Steamer 4-Piece Set - $79.95I love pasta, so this will get a lot of use — though it can also serve as just a regular pot. Dual uses make it helpful for a small kitchen.Buy on Houzz


Chef's Choice 810 Gourmet Egg Cooker - $37This egg steamer comes with a timer and will cook eggs to perfection. Last week I forgot I was boiling eggs and blew them up. I need to buy this pronto!


MaxiMatic ERO-2008S Elite Cuisine 6-Slice Toaster Oven With Rotisserie and Grill - $76.87This makes toast and rotisserie chicken — what more could you ask for? I love the convenience of having a small appliance, and I’m a sucker for rotisserie chicken.


Pyrex 8-Piece Mixing Bowl Set With Colored Lids - $40These will store food and let you see what’s inside without lifting the lid. And when not in use, they nest quite nicely.


Martha Stewart Collection Collector’s Enameled Cast Iron Round Casserole - $184.99This will take care of a lot of cooking needs. I love the brilliant blue color and the brand.


Cuisinart CMW100 Stainless Steel Microwave - $259.99Cuisinart makes this really sweet microwave. I love its simple yet elegant, almost-space-age look.


Martha Stewart Collection 17-Piece Orbital Spice Rack Set - $69.99This spice rack doesn’t take up much space, so it is welcome in an apartment kitchen. The little round jars are so cute!

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