12 Best Small Kitchen Appliances for Pint Sized Convenience

Breville produces some of the greatest little kitchen equipment available, including this incredibly slim espresso machine, which produces perfect lattes and cappuccinos while taking up little counter space. Thanks to the brand’s unique built-in ThermoJet heating mechanism, it can brew a single or double espresso in seconds, and the manual steam wand allows at-home baristas to create frothy, foamy milk quickly. The only way to get a hold of this machine is if you’re willing to pay for it.

This small but strong food processor is a kitchen hero for basic tasks like churning homemade pesto or smashing tomatoes. It features a 250-watt motor and a stainless steel blade that efficiently cuts and grinds everything you throw at it (as long as you don’t throw too much). This small food processor is a game-changer if you have a small kitchen or frequently find yourself cooking for just one or two people.

If your kitchen is compact, you don’t have a built-in dishwasher. Enter this best-selling countertop model, which is a smaller version of a full-size dishwasher with all the same features. It can store up to six place settings and comes with a cutlery bin for silverware. It also features six different cleaning settings to ensure all your dishes are spotless.

You need more room in a small kitchen for a rice cooker, a yogurt creator, a pressure cooker, and a slow cooker on top of all your pots and pans. Thankfully, multi-cookers are available. While the popular Instant Pot comes in three sizes (3-, 6-, and 8-quart), the least model is ideal for cooking for two or three people. Its compact size and multi-functional features also make it perfect for small kitchens.

While a toaster oven may seem like unneeded kitchen equipment, especially if you need more space, the useful gadget serves as both a toaster and an oven. Furthermore, a high-quality model can quadruple your cooking capacity because many small kitchens feature small ovens and stovetops. This Breville smart toaster oven features eight distinct cook modes (bagel, toast, bake, broil, pizza, roast, cookies, and reheat) and can easily warm frozen items by pressing the “snowflake” button. If you’re concerned about how much space it takes up, don’t be—this small kitchen appliance is just under 18 inches broad and 13 inches deep.

If you enjoy plain drip coffee but don’t have room for a traditional coffee machine, this compact Keurig fits into even the smallest areas. For making a single cup (or travel mug) of coffee, it features a removable one-cup water reservoir that is useful. Bonus: It is available in a virtually limitless lovely colors, like dusty rose, poppy red, and oasis blue.

Do you want to improve your breakfast routine? This top-rated little waffle maker isn’t just cute—it also performs well, cooking 4-inch Belgian-style waffles in the blink of an eye. The nonstick surface makes clean-up after breakfast a breeze, and at just over six inches wide, this petite iron fits into almost any space.

If you have a small kitchen, you may have convinced yourself that you cannot afford a stand mixer. You can, thankfully, as long as it’s small, like the KitchenAid Artisan Mini. This model not only has all of the same features as the standard Artisan stand mixer—10-speed settings, a 250-watt motor, and a tilt-head design—but it’s also significantly lighter and smaller.

While Zwilling J.A. Henckels is well-known for its knives, the German company also produces excellent appliances. Consider this compact blender. While small, it has the power of models three times its size. Its sleek silver appearance and clever display are elegant enough to leave out on your counter. It also includes a 20-ounce blender jar, perfect for making small batches of soup or single-serve smoothies.

If you cook for one or two people, you don’t need a large cast-iron skillet. This 6.5-inch pan is perfect for frying an egg, scorching a single burger, or making little shakshuka. The beauty of cast iron is that it is naturally nonstick, easy to clean (contrary to popular opinion), and long-lasting.

The best way to get a good night’s sleep is to have a good time. What is the issue? Most microwaves take up a lot of space, but this is a Breville compact microwave, which can fit into small areas. It can also handle almost any task: It contains time-saving methods for reheating, defrosting vegetables, and popping popcorn. Unlike most microwaves, it also features a Soft Close function to prevent it from slamming shut.