Marvellous Minis! The All-New, Space-Saving Appliances For Small Kitchens

The Mini Cooktop

While four- or five-burner cooktops might be the norm in family kitchens, petite versions could be a better solution for smaller households, or when space is tight. Just think of all the bench space you will free up for meal prep. “When choosing a cooktop, think about how many people you cook for, the type of meals you cook and how often. This will help you decide how many burners you really need. Why try to squeeze in four burners if two will do the job?” says Geraldine Gillespie, The Good Guys Buyer – Cooking & Kitchenware.

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Fisher & Paykel 30cm LPG Gas on Glass Cooktop Sleek and svelte in on-trend black glass, this designer cooktop features dual burners in different sizes, so it’s up for any culinary challenge. 

Miele 57cm Induction Cooktop Small in size, big on speed, this three-burner cooktop boasts a TwinBooster function that redirects the power of two cooking zones into one for rapid heating.

Breville The Quick Cook Induction Cooker Perfect for smaller homes, caravans and one-pot meals! Just plug in this itty-bitty, portable induction cooktop and when you’re done, pop it back in the cupboard to clear your benchtop.

The Microwave That Does It All

A small kitchen's best friend could possibly be this multitasking champion: the convection microwave oven. Not only does it reheat and defrost, it also bakes, roasts and grills with the best of them.

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Panasonic 27L 4-in-1 Flatbed Convection Oven

This marvellous overachiever adds Turbo Steam to the standard grill, microwave and oven baking options. Its flatbed design (no turntable) makes cleaning a breeze.

Breville 32L 1200W the Combi Wave 3 in 1 

Whip up crunchy chips with the Air Fry function; roast a chicken with the Convection Oven function; or reheat your lasagne with the Inverter Microwave function.

Sharp 32L Inverter Convection Microwave - Black Stainless Steel

A handy sequence cooking feature lets you program up to four different cooking stages and times. So, you could defrost, microwave, then oven bake a frozen meal without leaving the couch.

The Slimline Fridge

When it comes to keeping things cool in your pool cabana kitchen or compact apartment kitchen, a slimline fridge just makes sense. “To make the most of the space in a smaller fridge, look for flexible shelving arrangements that let you adjust the interior space to your needs, whether that’s more room for fruit and veg or champagne,” says Peter Simic, The Good Guys Buyer – Refrigeration & Laundry.

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CHiQ 231L Bottom Mount Refrigerator This one hits the sweet spot between bar fridge and standard fridge with a separate freezer below. Its tall, slim design means big capacity in narrow spaces. Also perfect as a second fridge in a butler’s pantry.

Samsung 326L Top Mount Refrigerator With flat front doors and recessed handles, this fridge fits comfortably in most fridge cavities without protruding into valuable floor space. The detachable Ice Maker in the freezer can be removed to make more space for frozen produce.

Fisher & Paykel 104L Cool Drawer Save floor space and hide a drawer-style fridge in your kitchen cabinetry. This Cool Drawer converts to a fridge, pantry or freezer at the push of a button. Genius!