At some point in our lives, most of us will experience the joy that comes with having our very own first apartment. Although it might have been a little tight on space, it was your small home away from home. And as not to overwhelm your place, consider small apartment designs that utilize compact appliances to make the most of your space without taking up too much of it.
So, to avoid cramming your apartment with the essential appliances that take up precious square footage, take a look at our guide. It's filled with all the apartment size appliances you’ll need to get started in your kitchen and to have plenty of wiggle room.
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Buying Apartment Size Appliances Guide
Buying Apartment Size Appliances Guide
Just because your apartment has limited space doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the finer things in appliances. The key component for maximizing your tiny kitchen space is furnishing your cooking space with compact kitchen appliances that will provide you with the kitchen you need without taking up a lot of space. Although smart apartment appliances are not as large as their full-size counterparts, they combine all the functionality, style, and compactness you need. in order to help you narrow down your kitchen appliance search, our experts have put together a list of where to look and what to look for when shopping for apartment appliances.
Apartment Size Ranges
Compared to a full-size range, a compact range would be a better option for a small kitchen. An apartment-sized range offers you a two-in-one appliance combining a cooktop with an oven, making this cooking appliance ensure plenty of room to cook and move around. With a smaller range in an equally small kitchen, you won’t have to worry about it occupying too much kitchen space or blocking you from accessing other appliances when you open the oven door.
Sizes: Apartment-sized ranges can be anywhere from 20 to 24 inches wide with a similar height (36 inches tall) and depth of a standard range varying between 25 to 27 inches deep.
Brands: Ilve, Fisher & Paykel, Blomberg
What to Expect:
You will have your choice of an apartment size gas range, dual fuel, or electric with a total capacity of anywhere between 1.6 and 4.9 cubic feet. The cooktops of these compact ranges usually feature at least four burners, while the ovens are typically equipped with convection cooking options. Now, if you have a little extra wiggle room, you can opt for an apartment-size range with a large cooking area like our compact Bluestar gas ranges from the RNB series, which offer a large full integrated cooktop option. And best of all, whether you choose a gas or electric compact range, you can enjoy making home-cooked meals for at least the next two decades before shopping for your next one.
Recommended: Blomberg® 24” Stainless Steel Free Standing Gas Range-BGR24102SS
Apartment Size Ovens
If you decide to go the cooktop route, unclutter your kitchen with a small wall oven for all your baking and roasting needs. With a sleek and compact appearance and a performance that packs all the punches of a standard size oven, you can unleash your full cooking potential in your culinary space.
Sizes: Unlike the full-size single oven, these high-performing compact ovens have a slimmer width of 27 inches and a height of 17.7 inches. You’ll maximize counter space with a compact microwave wall oven combo that combines two culinary essentials into one, giving you more prep space for cooking, room to store your spices, or decorate with keepsakes,
Brands: Bertazzoni, Smeg, Bosch
What to Expect:
Apartment-sized ovens are typically single ovens that can easily fit into a small kitchen while offering various cooking options. Compact wall ovens are the best choice for one or two-person households that want to maximize space and reduce kitchen clutter without compromising cooking performance with speed oven, microwave combo, or SpeedChef cooking cycle features. Most ovens this size have a total capacity of one or two cubic feet while providing multiple cooking programs to choose from when making your favorite meals and desserts.
Recommended: Fisher & Paykel Series 9 24” Stainless Steel Electric Built In Single Oven-OB24SDPTX1
Apartment Size Dishwashers
In a small apartment, instead of handwashing your dishes, consider an apartment-sized dishwasher to meet all your dishwashing needs without taking up valuable square footage.
Sizes: Compact dishwashers are usually 18 or 22 inches wide and offer enough capacity to get the job done with loading flexibility, adjustable racks, and HygienePlus cycles.
Brands: Electrolux, Monogram
What to Expect:
Let compact dishwashers handle the dreaded, hand-pruning chore of making your dishware sparkle. These models will get the job done holding six to eight place settings and are budget-friendly, costing as little as $600 — perfect for buyers living on their own with minimum dish usage. Apartment-sized dishwashers are also efficient and energy-saving since these smaller units use less water than if you washed dishes by hand. And an added bonus is the Wi-Fi connectivity features like Home Connect that’ll let you wash and dry your dishes while you are on the move.
Recommended: GE Profile® 18” Dishwasher-PDT145SGLWW
Apartment Size Refrigerators
Full-sized refrigerators take up a lot of space with their large and bulky 36-inch waists. This can make it harder to maneuver through your cooking space and prevent you from using other appliances simultaneously. An apartment-sized or compact fridge would be the better option for smaller kitchens to save space and still have refrigerated storage without resorting to a dorm-style mini-fridge or refrigerator drawer.
Sizes: Small, apartment-sized fridges are slimmer in width (18–24 inches) while maintaining the same height as a standard model (60–75 inches).
What to Expect:
Apartment-sized refrigerators not only provide a slimmer, space-saving appearance but only offers a capacity of 11–13 cubic feet. These cost-effective models are a great solution for one-person households. They typically include an ice maker, plenty of storage space for leftovers and groceries, advanced cooling systems, crispers, and even a wine rack as a delightful bonus.
Why Trust Friedmans Appliance?
Established in 1922, Friedmans Appliance has been the most trusted name in the Bay Area for over 100 years. What started as a small appliance store in Oakland has expanded to include every appliance you need for your home. Our commitment to value, inspiration, and character has only grown, creating an unbeatable reputation for top-notch appliances. At Friedmans, we strive to give our customers the best of the best, including our selection of top appliance brands and our exceptional customer service. Speaking of which, we offer a 100-day price guarantee on all our products — the longest in the industry!
Our wide selection of appliances is just one of the reasons we’re the best Bay Area appliance store. We carry refrigerators in every style, every cooking appliance to show off your chef skills, and every dish care and laundry appliance you need for cleanup.
Shop Compact Appliances at Friedmans
See for yourself why Friedmans is a trusted name in the Bay Area and shop appliances online. While we are located in Pleasant Hill, we deliver to all of Northern California — even Reno! If you have any questions, our team is always happy to help you find more apartment size appliances, whether you call us at 925-808-2950, email us, or use our online chat feature. Better yet, stop by our appliance store in Pleasant Hill to experience the quality in person. Visit us today!
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