Six smart buys for a small kitchen
Having limited space can be a challenge, but with a little imagination you can make even the smallest kitchen work for you. From smart storage solutions to multi-purpose gadgets, here are six buys to help make the most of the space you have.
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1. Bin 8 multipurpose utensil tool: £7.39
This multipurpose utensil tool is perfect for cooks with limited storage space. The set includes a funnel, lemon juicer, spice grater, egg masher, cheese grater, lid grip for loosening stubborn jar tops, egg separator and a measuring cup – and they all store neatly together when you're done.
2. Tefal Cook4Me 6 litre: £299.99
When worktop space is limited, you need to choose your gadgets wisely. Opt for the Tefal Cook4Me multi cooker and you won't need a separate steamer, rice cooker, slow cooker and pressure cooker.
The Cook4me automatically sets the temperature and timing to suit your meal, while its pressure-cooking function speeds up cooking times. You can also pre-program it up to 15 hours in advance so it has your dinner ready for you when you get home.
3. Tefal Mini Compact Steamer 7 Litre: £25.00
Multi-tiered steamers can be fairly bulky to store - but not this compact little number from Tefal. Thanks to the three different tiers, you can cook a number of courses at once – making it easy to prepare a healthy meal of vegetables, rice, meat or fish. When you're done, its three stackable cooking bowls are stored upside down on its base – saving you valuable worktop or cupboard space.
4. Joseph Joseph nest of bowls: £27.50
Just because your kitchen is small on space, doesn't mean you have to be limited on style. These colourful Joseph Joseph bowls stack together to save space – and they look great.
5. Kitchen paper roll holder: £12.99
Sometimes, the little solutions can make a big difference. Get paper towels off the counter by mounting a paper towel holder underneath a cabinet.
6. Magnetic spice rack: £9.99
No room for a spice rack? Store spices in these magnetic holders and keep on the fridge or attach the rack to the kitchen wall. This 6-piece Stainless steel magnetic spice rack from Zoozio® costs £9.99.
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