For a small apartment: how to optimize household appliances in small spaces

Household appliances take up quite a lot of space in the house. When square footage is strictly limited, this becomes a problem. However, there are many ways to free up more space from electronics in a small apartment. Today I will tell you about them.

Tetris in the kitchen

For some reason, many people ignore the space above the refrigerator. But the latter can be “sewn” into a closet and the space above it can be used to store dishes. However, this cannot be done safely with all models. However, certainly no one bothers you to hang a couple of extra shelves above the refrigerator.

It also happens that the kitchen is combined with the living room or there is simply no room for a large work surface. The correct solution in such a situation would be to expand it using retractable elements. A drawer with a bottom hinged leg can provide space for cutting vegetables or placing utensils. And folding tables originally from the USSR will come in handy in a small kitchen.

In addition, not all kitchen appliances are equally useful. Of course, you can’t do without a refrigerator or stove. But the first one can be taken without a freezer, and the second one without an oven. Yes, comfort is lost. But valuable free space is saved. Electronics such as toasters and microwaves are not really needed when you have a frying pan. A multicooker can replace a whole range of kitchen appliances.

Wet question

A washing machine is an essential attribute of modern life in the CIS. However, it takes up quite a lot of free space. Sometimes the bathroom turns out to be so small that the equipment cannot fit there. In this case, there are two options.

The first is to buy a portable washing machine. It is much smaller, it is easy to move around the house and, if desired, can be hidden on the balcony or in the closet when it is not needed. However, its power is also small.

The second option is to install a “washing machine” in the kitchen. If the model is quite stable and does not dance during operation, you can even surround it with a headset. Otherwise, you will have to provide gaps to the rest of the furniture in advance.

As for small appliances, such as hair dryers, electric shavers and the like, all this can be stored on the bathroom doors. You just need to attach a network of pockets, hooks or a plastic rack.

Other "everyday life"

Naturally, you can’t do without an iron and a vacuum cleaner in the house. Although, of course, one can argue with the first one. For example, I don’t iron my things and don’t feel any discomfort. However, if you really need it, nothing can be done about it. But the vacuum cleaner can be optimized! To do this, you just need to buy a cordless vacuum cleaner, similar to a mop. Vertical objects are much easier to place in a secluded corner. And in general, they are more convenient to operate.

If you really want to place a TV somewhere, you’ll have to look at wall-mounted options. It is unlikely that in a small apartment there will be a lot of free space for a standing model.

As for the computer, the best solution is a laptop. It is easy to move from place to place, and most modern models are quite compact. However, if laptops are not cute at all, you should look at all-in-one PCs.A good compromise between desktop and laptop.