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Leverage Cooking Space With Compact Kitchen Appliances For Lafayette Apartment Kitchens

July 27, 2021
close up of Spark Apartment kitchen
Even spacious apartment layouts may be low on kitchen counter area. To free up more surface area, invest in some compact kitchen appliances for your Lafayette apartment. These kitchen appliances use far less surface area due to their size or construction or do the tasks of many kitchen utensils. Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or casual foodie, compact kitchen appliances will help you cook up tasty feasts without crowding your counters and cabinets. Making The Most From Your Apartment Kitchen Your apartment kitchen is prone to feel a little cramped, but you can still cook every single one of your signature dishes. You simply need to be more conscious of the way you use your space. Apartment kitchen layouts are complete with all of your standard appliances and the maximum amount of storage and surface space as possible. By using some compact kitchen appliances, you can make the most of your kitchen space and create some yummy meals.
 

Maximize Cooking Space in Lafayette With Compact Kitchen Apartment Appliances

One of the most necessary but boxy appliances in Lafayette kitchens is the microwave. In the small chance that your apartment doesn’t come with a built-in microwave, seek out a modest countertop model with a compact build. Mini microwaves will still heat leftovers and pop popcorn while freeing up your counter space.

Another compact kitchen appliance for Lafayette apartments is a modest coffee maker. Many brands make trim models for cramped kitchens. A mini Keurig fits nearly anywhere and brews you a single cup to match anything from your nearby restaurants. If you do gotta have a full-size coffee brewer, look for a model with a square shape and narrow profile that will fit easily alongside your fridge.

Model kitchen at Sparks Apartments
 

Swap Bulky Kitchen Appliances With Slimmer Substitutes

When you can’t locate a compact kitchen appliance for your Lafayette apartment, you may have luck with another smaller device that can do the same thing. For apartment-dwelling bakers, you can replace the huge stand mixer on your kitchen space with a hand mixer that fits in a cupboard. Handheld smoothie and immersion blenders craft creamy beverages like regular blenders will should you want a refreshment after a workout or swim. And a thin mandolin offers you uniformly sliced veggies when you don’t have room to store a food processor. With these changes, you can serve all of your favorite foods without overflowing your kitchen.

Reduce Kitchen Clutter With Multitasking Appliances

If you’re short on kitchen storage space, you should curtail the amount of cooking appliances you own. Selecting a blender and food processor combo helps you do this by combining the jobs of two devices into one. These appliances use a single base and both a blender cup and a food processor cup with the needed blades. This frees up the counter space of two bulky appliance bases, and you can still blend your smoothies or slice veggies in no time.

Perhaps no kitchen tool can do more than a modern pressure cooker, like an Instapot. Nearly all sizes are a cooking powerhouse with with even more capabilities. They are offered in many sizes if you’re cooking for kids or just you and your significant other. You can easily make your main meal or a side dish with it and still keep plenty of surface area on the counter to prepare other foods.

Find Your Next Apartment At Precedent Flats

If your old kitchen is becoming too cramped, check out the luxurious apartments at Precedent Flats. Our leasing agents are ready to show you the numerous apartment floor plans and amenities in our beautiful community in Lafayette. Contact us at 765-771-7085 or schedule a tour today to find out more.