Compact Kitchen – Smart Solutions For Small Apartments
If you have space constraints or you are looking for a second kitchen for some reason, then going for compact kitchen is an ideal solution. Compact kitchens are convenient, space saving, user friendly and not to mention sleek and sophisticated. If the idea interests you then come take a look at what compact kitchens offer for your home.So what are compact kitchens?
Compact kitchens are small kitchens but with all the facilities in built in them like counters, fridge, cabinets, stove etc. So it is a complete kitchen package consisting of all the basic features in a small space. So definitely a godsend for small apartments or cabins.What are the benefits of going for compact kitchens? Let us find out.
- It is space saving and with foldable units the entire compact kitchen unit takes very less space say less than 100 square feet or smaller.
- Circular and revolving features in compact kitchens make sure that the kitchen reaches you wherever you are in your home.
- It is an open kitchen with everything visible right from kitchen appliances to kitchen items.
- With closing doors option you can hide the kitchen completely. So if you have a compact kitchen in a hall then closing it hides it from the guests dropping at your home.
- There is no need of elaborate planning for such kitchens. They come equipped with appliances and carry 2-3 years guarantee too.
On the flip side it does not look like a kitchen at all. Well this may turn out to be good or weird depending on your take of kitchen.
The features generally present in such kitchens are
- These are corridor style units with everything running in a straight line.
- You get compact units right from fridge to cabinets.
- Generally steel, melamine, aluminum, wood etc are used in finishes and you get upgraded finishes.
- The kitchens come with sink, fridge, cabinets, counter space; ovens etc. Dishwasher, wall cabinets etc are optional items and may or may not be available.
- The width of such units generally fall between 48 to 72 inches.
So if you are impressed and are looking out for such options here are some ideas.
- Look out for compact-concepts.com for circular and revolving kitchen units. These kitchens have sliding doors, 360 degree rotating shelf etc. The kitchen is a complete modular unit and will be transported as such. With stainless steel sink, chrome drawers, power, electric and water supply installation units the kitchen is a fully equipped one.
- If you are okay with one wall cabinet design then go for dime kitchens. It has one wall and cabinet design and can be a part of any room. The curved kitchen is attached to the wall of your room. When closed it looks like a Meta cabinet. When opened it reveals granite counter top, hanging semi circle cabinetry and rounded drawers. Definitely a stylish kitchen indeed!
- One popular compact kitchen brand is Dwyer. They have more than 85 years experience in compact units and offer certified cabinets in steel, aluminum and thermo foil. The counter tops are made of steel, laminate, chrome and finishes for cabinet boxes come in wood, melamine, steel etc. the full design kitchen service units are ADA compliant and are durable and affordable kitchen solutions.
- For contemporary solution check out Florida.it. There are red foldable Italian kitchen units which open up to showcase your counter top and backsplash. When closed the sleek units look very classy. The cabinets and appliances can also be folded in to an island.
- For small kitchens you can get a portable compact kitchen. The one meter square kitchen called “Small Type” is designed like a table and consists of fridge, oven, sink and storage space to create a compact kitchen.
- For cubic kitchen take a look at Carre compact unit. The unit has sink, food counter, storage, gas port etc and occupies just 1 square meter of area. It provides a spacious kitchen cooking area and easily molds in to a compact cube when not in use. For more details check out designboom.com .
- For mobile units check out Stewart and Justin case units. There are many configurations possible with this unit. There is sink, drying rack, shelving system acting as one half and other half acts as a dining table too. This is perfect for apartments with constraints in space.
- Compact fridges: these small units can be easily slid in to your closets. The tiny refrigerators are a boon for small apartments and can be placed anywhere in bedrooms to closets.
- Dishwashers: with 4 plate settings, a full bottom rack and a partial upper rack the unit is ideal for a family of two. There are two spray arms for washing and the washing time consumed is also very less. These machines save energy too.
- Washing machines: what about washing machines which fit on the counter top? There are plenty of compact solutions in washing machine with 3-4 settings and cold/warm water setting. You can connect it in any room with a water supply tap.