9 Space-saving kitchen gadgets for every apartment

Counter space in an apartment kitchen is more valuable than real estate in Manhattan. That’s why this cutting board gadget caught our eye. It fits securely over most sinks and comes with a strainer for rinsing veggies. Best of all, the bamboo cutting board is a sustainable, green resource.

Just when you thought you couldn’t eke out any more space out of your tiny apartment fridge, we went and found this handy little fridge bottle organizer that adheres to the top of the inside of your fridge. Their powerful magnetics hold bottles, opening up the shelf space below for use. As far as new kitchen gadgets go, this is one of our favorites.

These food storage containers are an excellent option for space-challenged apartment kitchens. They’re dishwasher and microwave safe, and their air venting lids make for more evenly-cooked food in the microwave. The lids seal air-tight for food storage, and they’re made of food-grade silicone.

While measuring spoons aren’t the largest space hogs, we love the utility of this adjustable measuring spoon. No more sifting through your kitchen drawers looking for the right size measuring spoon. This little measuring gadget adjusts six sizes from ½ teaspoon up to 1 tablespoon, and that means six different items in your drawer just became one!

These mixing bowls aren’t just space savers, they’re highly versatile. They nest for easy storage, and their airtight lids make them perfect for storing food. You can use the lid inserts to grate veggies, cheese, or anything else. Each bowl also has a handle and pour spout for mess-free, easy pouring. And, they have non-slip bottoms to keep them from sliding around on you when mixing.

This little Instant Pot wonder is seven appliances in one, and in the world of apartment kitchens, that’s a whole lot of kitchen real estate. It doubles and triples as a slow cooker, rice cooker, pressure cooker, steamer, yogurt maker, and warmer. Whether you are a master chef or are a cooking minimalist, you will appreciate the multi-functional ability of your new kitchen buddy.

Immersion hand blenders are a must for apartment kitchens. We like this version best because its small size makes for easy storage and it comes with three different attachments (milk frother, mixing wand, and egg whisk). You get enough power to make smoothies, shakes, sauces, soups, baby food, cappuccinos, without the size and bulk of a traditional countertop blender. Attachments are dishwasher safe and easily interchangeable. 

Many apartments lack a designated dining room and have very little space for a table in the kitchen. This compact dining table works well for tight kitchens. It nestles up against a wall, provides shelf space, and has enough tabletop room for two to gather, work, relax.