Kitchens With Alexa Hotz
To begin my investigation into the world of compact countertop appliances, I thought I'd first measure my own countertop. The verdict: 18 inches wide with a depth of 15 inches. My kitchen is small—not suburbia small, but city small—with a tiny refrigerator, an oven that barely fits a small cooking sheet, and flatware drawers of odd dimensions. Since I need every inch of the countertop as prep space, my kitchen cannot afford a single stationary countertop appliance; they all go back into cupboards and drawers and anywhere I can shove them.
To begin the discussion, here is our selection of countertop appliances, where no single dimension breaches my own 18-inch requirement. Have a favorite small countertop appliance to share? We want to hear your suggestions in the comments section below.
Toasters & Toaster Ovens
Above: In a size as thick as an average cookbook, Japanese company Plus Minus Zero's 1-Slice Toaster in white is 6.6 by 8.8 by 3.1 inches; $67.79 at Amazon.
Above: The Breville Bit More 2-Slice Toaster is one of the smallest among two-slice toasters, measuring 7.75 by 11.25 by 8 inches. The electrical cord stores up inside the toaster from below, which could prove useful if it can't live on the counter full time; $79.95 at Williams-Sonoma.
Above: While difficult to source, the Plus Minus Zero Vertical Toaster Oven, from Naoto Fukasawa, is as slim as they come (8.8 by 9.5 by 11.7 inches). They can be found in both black and white (shown) through various dealers on eBay, somewhere in the range of $275 to $320.
Above: A great two-for-one appliance, especially for kitchens lacking a proper or functional oven, is Cuisinart's Compact Toaster Oven Broiler; it's 8 by 15 by 13 inches and is $49.99 at Amazon.
Blenders & Juicers
Above: Available in as many colors as a Birkin handbag, the Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Food Processor has a 3-cup capacity and measures 5.9 by 10.2 by 8.4 inches; $35.99 at Amazon.
Above: As someone whose large Vitamix is dissected into parts and stored in various cupboards (in the interest of space), I wish I had purchased the Vitamix S55 Personal Blender instead. It measures 6 by 9 by 16 inches and includes two containers (both a 20- and 40-fluid-ounce size); $449.95 at Williams-Sonoma.
Above: The L'Equip Mini Pulp Ejection Juicer has a funny, nostalgic look—like the juicer your great aunt passed down to your mother or the sort of kitchen appliance you'd see in a 1970s-era French film. Nonetheless, it measures 7.5 by 13.5 by 11.5 inches; small proportions for a decent juicer with a 480-watt motor; $109.99 at Sears. For more, see our post 10 Easy Pieces: Juicers.
Microwave Ovens
Above: The smallest microwave we're able to source is the iWavecube Personal Desktop Microwave Oven (10 by 10.5 by 12 inches) for $129.99 at Amazon.
Above: Whirlpool's 0.5 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave is a compact cube of 13.75 by 15.38 by 14.13 inches and is available in black, silver, and white (shown) for $139 at Home Depot.
Above: LG's 0.7 Cu. Ft. Compact Microwave is a little wider than the largest MacBook Pro; it's 10.13 by 17.9 by 12.25 inches and costs $99.99 at Syn Mart.
Other Appliances
Above: The Zojirushi Micom Rice Warmer and Cooker has compact proportions of 9.88 by 13.25 by 8.5 inches; $99.99 at Bed Bath & Beyond.
Above: For the avid tea drinker, an electric kettle is a countertop essential. The Universal Expert Electric Kettle is an appealing option at 7.8 by 6.6 by 10.3 inches for $90 at West Elm.
Looking for larger appliances for small spaces? See 10 Easy Pieces: Favorite Appliances for Small Kitchens for a set of ranges, refrigerators, and more. For more functional inspiration, sift through all our Small-Space Living posts.
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Kitchens With Julie Carlson
When I embarked on a kitchen remodel a few years ago, one of my main obsessions was to hide the microwave (Jerome, remember?). My kitchen is tiny, and it proved a challenge to find an unoccupied niche. But we prevailed, and I'm happy to say I haven't had to come face to face with my microwave for the past decade. Here are 10 spaces where the microwave is tucked away from aesthetically appraising eyes.
Above: A Dumbo loft designed by Marco Pasanella and Rebecca Robertson features a microwave tucked inside the kitchen island; see the whole project at A Whimsical Family Loft in Brooklyn. Photograph by Matthew Williams for Remodelista.
Above: Alison Devlin of design firm Jute (a member of the Remodelista Architect/Designer Directory) tucked a microwave in a kitchen cabinet; see the whole project at Rehab Diary: A Small-Kitchen Makeover with Maximum Storage. Photo by Drew Kelly.
Above: A folding corner cabinet provides a niche for a microwave and other appliances (note the piano hinges; read more at Design Sleuth: Elegant Piano Hinges).
Above: For a Silverlake remodel, designers Project M+ tucked the microwave tucked under the kitchen counter; see the whole project at Before/After: A Cool and Confident Kitchen in LA by Project M+.
Above: A cabinet front conceals a microwave. Photograph via Decor Pad.
Above: A microwave and a toaster oven tucked under a countertop ingeniously solves two problems, via Gepetto.
Above: Barbara Bestor tucked a microwave in a side cabinet in A New England Kitchen by Way of LA.
Above: A built-in Viking Microwave is a sleek, discreet (and expensive) option.
Above: The built-in BM 281 Gaggenau Microwave Oven features gas-pressurized springs for smooth opening and closing.
Above: Allison Bloom of Dehn Bloom Design tucked her microwave in a niche in her kitchen island (see Steal This Look: Mill Valley Loft-Style Kitchen). Photograph by John Merkl.
Above: Traditional cabinetry with a built-in microwave slot; via Heartwood Kitchens.
Above: Ikea cabinets with swing-up doors for countertop appliances; via Dwell.
Above: A clever slotted bookshelf, spice rack, and microwave niche, all hidden behind pocket doors; via This Old House.
Interested in more storage ideas for the kitchen? See 15 Ideas to Steal from High-End Kitchen Systems.
This post is an update; the original ran on April 9, 2013, in our Bring on the Spring issue.
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Founded by two Loughborough University grads in 1989 as a humble handmade furniture shop, Devol has grown into a sizable bespoke kitchen maker. So much so that the company, based in Cotes Mill just outside Loughborough, recently opened a London showroom. "We are getting some top clients, really famous customers, seeing what we have here and placing big orders. Half our customers are based in London, typically places like Shoreditch, Dalston, and Kew," founder Paul O'Leary told the Leicester Mercury.
Above: The new shop is located in a wedge-shaped brick building opposite Exmouth Market in Clerkenwell.
Above: The company's Laundry Maid (their interpretation of the Sheila Maid) serves as a pot rack.
Above: On display is the company's Real Shaker Line of kitchen cabinetry (for a full kitchen, prices range from £8,000 to £25,000); a Prep Table painted white anchors the space.
Above: The kitchen cabinets are painted in Devol's Pantry Blue with Bella Brass cup handles and catches.
Above: A selection of cabinet pulls.
Above: Scenes from the showroom.
Above: A white enameled Esse range contrasts with the dark cabinetry.
Above: Glazed cabinets encourage "orderliness," according to the company's blog.
See all our posts on Devol here, and shop our favorite UK–made kitchen tools here.
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