8 Best Space Saving Home Appliances & Cookware In Singapore That Are Perfect For Small HDBs & BTOs
Is it just us or are flats shrinking? If you find yourself having to make spatial sacrifices in a small kitchen & laundry area, perhaps our pick of eight best space-saving and multi-tasking appliances and cookware will help make the most of the limited space and let you squeeze in more essentials!
#1 Best Multi-Purpose Cooker: Tefal Easy Fry 3 in 1 Air Fryer Steam & Grill
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It's name says it all! This nifty appliance is an an air fryer, grill and steamer all at once.
On the air fry mode, you can get perfectly crispy and golden fried treats with little to no added oil. In the mood for something milder? Switch to the steam mode and gently cook everything from fish to vegetables. And when you're feeling grilled food, use the grill mode with its die cast aluminium grid to grill vegetables or meat.
It also boasts 7 automatic programs for different types of food as well as an extra large capacity ideal for large families.
Get it here -> bestdenki.com.sg for $399 (U.P.: $559)
#2 Best Compact Drying Rack: Steigen Solar Mini
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We've raved endlessly about Steigen's drying racks that dry clothes while eliminating germs, bacteria and odour using a solar drying technique that simulates natural sunlight. The beauty of this automated laundry system is that rain or shine, it will dry clothes with the same benefits of sunlight.
Steigen's regular range of drying racks save a lot of space as they retract up to the ceiling, freeing space underneath it. But they've launched a new Solar Mini that takes space-efficiency to another level as it's small enough to fit into the smallest nook of your home.
This compact automated laundry system has same functions of Solar Sonic but measures just 50cm x 22cm. Despite its sleek and petite size, it can hold a sizeable amount of laundry including a queen-sized bedsheet.
Get it here -> steigen.com.sg for $899
#3 Best Compact Dishwasher: Bosch Series 4 Free-Standing Compact Dishwasher
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Having a dishwasher in a small kitchen might seem like nothing more than a dream, but these days, there's a decent range of compact dish washers in the market, enough to make it a practical reality.
If you'd like to have one without renovations, a fitting one to go for is Bosch's Series 4 Free-Standing Compact Dishwasher. Measuring just 45 x 55.1 x 50 cm, this dish washer is deceptively roomy, fitting multiple plates, cups, cutlery and smaller dishware.
It adjusts the water usage, water temperature and rinse time according to how dirty the dinnerware is, and operates efficiently yet quietly thanks to the EcoSilence Drive technology.
Get it here -> gaincity.com for $949
#4 Best Stackable Cookware: Tefal Ingenio Expertise 8pc Set
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Out of all the kitchen storage spaces, the pots and pans cabinet is probably the one that causes the most woe. These bulky and irregularly shaped contraptions can be tricky to store efficiently in a small kitchen, but you can save a lot of space (and headache) by switching to stackable cookware.
Cue Tefal's Ingenio Expertise 8pc Set, a nifty cooking essential that comes with four pans in various sizes, two glass lids, one plastic lid and one removable handle. That means the pans can be conveniently stacked on top of each other and neatly tucked away into the smallest storage spaces.
This detachable handle also makes cooking convenient where you can switch from one pan to another, or cook from the hob, move to the oven, then serve directly on the table and even use it to store leftovers in the fridge. Don't be fooled by the tiny look and lightweight feel of the handle, it's the real deal! That petite handle can load up to 10 kg and comes with a 10-year guarantee.
Get it here -> bestdenki.com.sg for $299 (U.P.: $429)
#5 Dyson V12s Detect Slim Submarine
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Admit it, Dyson's cordless vacuum cleaner is either in your home or on your wish list! After all, it ticks all the boxes from high performance and lightweight design to a luxe, sleek aesthetic. But now, prepare for a new Dyson darling to take over that spot - the V12s Detect Slim Submarine.
Engineered as a vacuum cleaner and a wet mop, this all-in-one cleaning appliance removes dust, spills and stains using a combination of hydration, absorption and extraction technologies.
The 300ml clean water tank covers flooring of up to 110m2 - the size of an average 5-room HDB flat. A slightly larger 360ml dirty water tank ensures no dirt or debris is transferred back onto the floor.
The Dyson V12s Detect Slim Submarine cordless vacuum cleaner is available on Dyson.com.sg and at Dyson Demo stores, priced from $1,299.
#6 Best Compact Garment Steamer: Tefal Access Steam Pocket Handheld Steamer
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Besides washing and drying, laundry needs yet another space for an ironing board and iron, or does it? What removes wrinkles from fabrics is heat and steam, which means that a steamer can do the trick too. And while traditional steamers can be just as, if not more, bulky than an ironing board, there's a mini version of it that works just as well - the Tefal Access Steam Pocket Handheld Steamer.
This tiny but mighty steamer performs impressively with a steam output of 19g per minute and heats up in just 15 seconds. The head can be folded down so it turns into an even smaller contraption that can be tucked away in small drawers or cabinets when not in use. It's suitable for all fabrics, even the most delicate ones like silk.
Get it here -> bestdenki.com.sg for $79 (U.P.: $129)
#7 Best Compact Steamboat Pot: WMF Lono Hot Pot & Steam
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Singaporeans are obsessed with hot pot, and rightly so. The catch to enjoying this comfort meal at home is the large pots that are a hassle to store. That's when WMF's new Lono Hot Pot & Steam will come in handy.
Taking up a space of just 36 x 26.5cm, this compact pot and steamer serves up to six diners. It comes with a two-compartment non-stick bowl to hold two different soups as well as two premium Cromargan baskets perfect for cooking the easily-lost-in-the-soup ingredients. Meanwhile, the oval-shaped steaming top can be used to prepare a wide variety of dishes from fish to dim sum. The cherry on top? It comes with a ladle and skimmer!
Get it here -> shopee.sg for $399
#8 Best Microwave Oven: Panasonic 34L Combination Microwave Oven
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If kitchen space is tight and you can only choose between an oven or a microwave, get them both at the same time with a microwave oven!
Measuring just 56 x 34.3 x 45cm, the Panasonic 34L Combination Microwave Oven is surprisingly roomy, boasting a large 36cm interior that fits big food portions like roast chicken and even large pots.
It offers combination cooking programs - convection, grill and microwave - that work with the press of just one button. The Genius Sensor and Inverter technology detects the internal temperature and determines the heating time and temperature to match the ingredients and cooking method.
Get it here -> shopee.sg for $700 (U.P.: $899)
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