By Guest Blogger, Reanna Jose
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Tiny houses are the newest real estate trend today.
As a matter of fact, tiny house statistics showed that there are around 10,000 tiny houses sold annually. But there’s a valid reason why people are making this big change. The same report revealed that roughly 50% of tiny house owners save more money than owners of traditional homes.
For this reason, it’s not surprising that more individuals now prefer living in smaller homes.
But if fitting all your home appliances, especially kitchen equipment, is the only thing holding you back from switching houses, the good news is that there are numerous compact kitchen appliances available that you can use.
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In this article, we will share four space-saving kitchen appliances you can enjoy for your tiny home.
Mini Microwave
Microwaves are one of the staple appliances in every home.
Besides being easy to use, they’re fast and effective in heating your food.
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Luckily, there are mini microwave ovens in the market, like the Commercial Chef CHM660 Countertop Microwave, which are ideal for tiny houses since they require limited countertop space.
Additionally, even if they’re small, you still get most of the features you can find in other microwave ovens. It has six cooking levels with up to 600 watts of power, making them suitable for quickly reheating leftovers, defrosting veggies, or preparing frozen dinners.
If you have a mini microwave in your home, your cooking process will be much easier despite working in a smaller kitchen.
Mini Rice Cooker
Even if you're not the biggest rice fan, mini rice cookers are versatile must-haves.
After all, they aside from perfectly cooking different grains, you can also use them to steam, stew, and even bake.
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One of these great rice makers that can satisfy both your cravings and space-saving needs is the CR-0351F Electric Heating Rice Cooker.
Its non-stick coated inner pot can hold and cook up to six cups of rice, and it's also capable of speeding up your cooking cycle with its turbo cooking function.
Aside from this, it boasts a fuzzy logic and intelligent cooking algorithm that makes your cooking process convenient and hassle-free.
With all these features in one small appliance, it’s worth including them in your home’s tiny kitchen.
Mini Air Fryer
Our article on ways to redesign a small living space mentioned that having a multi-purpose appliance can help you save kitchen space without sacrificing your home's functionality.
Aside from the rice cookers, air fryers are another great multi-purpose appliance.
Considering that most air fryers can be used to bake, roast, steam, and even grill food, they’re easily one of the appliances that fit this criterion.
Moreover, popular air fryers, such as the DASH Compact Air Fryer, allow you to cook fried food without using oil, which means your meals will have 70% to 80% reduced added fat.
They’re also easy to use since you only need to adjust the air fryer to your desired settings, and it will efficiently get the cooking job done for you.
Lastly, despite being an all-around kitchen appliance, they’re still relatively lightweight, so you can store them and save counter space.
Mini Fridge
You can also fit a refrigerator in your home with small-sized fridges.
In fact, you can both have a mini freezer and fridge with just one piece of equipment with GE’s Double-Door Compact Refrigerator.
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This 3.1-cubic-foot fridge offers a separate freezer compartment that will keep your food frozen and a spacious fridge area with a crisper drawer for fruits and veggies.
The recessed handles similarly add to the clean and compact profile of the appliance. In addition to the space-saving features, the most advanced mini-fridges are equipped with energy-saving qualities, allowing you to save on electricity bills as well.
It just shows that mini fridges are great tiny home investments since they keep your food fresh without taking up a lot of space and energy from your home.
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Reanna Jose is a freelance writer and chef. Because of her love for food and cooking, she's become well-versed in everything about these topics, from best cooking practices to kitchen equipment that can help make cooking more enjoyable.
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