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Kitchenettes for Tiny Homes
In the process of researching compact appliances for my own tiny kitchen, I discovered a couple of companies who are offering some fantastic combined kitchen units that would be perfect for the smallest of tiny houses.
I hadn’t realized just how many ready-made, combined kitchen units there are out there. The smaller-sized units range from 24″ – 60″ in width and come in a variety of different voltages. Most units feature a sink, two burners, and a small refrigerator. The size of the unit determines how much counter and storage space there may be.
Below are some of the most well-known manufacturers of kitchenettes:
Most units feature electric ranges and AC appliances, but there are some options for gas stoves and DC. (Especially if you check out RV suppliers.)
If you’re shopping for a unit for your own tiny kitchen, the following online retailers provide a wide range of sizes and models:
In the process of researching compact appliances for my own tiny kitchen, I discovered a couple of companies who are offering some fantastic combined kitchen units that would be perfect for the smallest of tiny houses.
I hadn’t realized just how many ready-made, combined kitchen units there are out there. The smaller-sized units range from 24″ – 60″ in width and come in a variety of different voltages. Most units feature a sink, two burners, and a small refrigerator. The size of the unit determines how much counter and storage space there may be.
Below are some of the most well-known manufacturers of kitchenettes:
Most units feature electric ranges and AC appliances, but there are some options for gas stoves and DC. (Especially if you check out RV suppliers.)
If you’re shopping for a unit for your own tiny kitchen, the following online retailers provide a wide range of sizes and models:
I’ve looked at these combination kitchens and I have to wonder why going smaller costs three times as much (my area comps vs. the Avanti series on a square foot basis). I own several Avanti appliances that I’ve bought over the years, and while I find them to be good quality items and a definite value for the price, I’m at a loss as to why the combination kitchens are priced so outrageously.
Has anyone actually bought one of the combination kitchens? And are they worth the price, versus using a bit more space and buying items separately? I’d love to learn more from someone who’s purchased and used these items.
I agree that they can be rather pricey. Although, I think some of them have pretty clever layouts that wouldn’t be too hard to recreate with a small refrigerator and Ikea sink if you’re able to do your own cabinetry. I posted them as much for inspiration as anything else.
…There’s also Dwyer. I bought a mini Dwyer kitchen on Ebay a couple of years ago for $100. It was in Detroit and had been in a church… apparently barely used. Installed it into a mini apartment below our house.
Wish I could get that thing back. It was fabulous.
Wow. That was a screaming deal. I’ll have to poke around on eBay to get a sense of what kinds of things turn up.
I love the Dorothy Parker quote on your site, by the way.
The small Acme unit with the vents across the back looks exactly like the unit that was in one of my favorite apartments. If I were to construct a small space, I would definitely consider using one of these, too bad they tend to be expensive.