21 space-saving kitchen essentials that fit in your NYC apartment

You can flip this toaster oven up and away when not in use, and it only takes up half the space in this position. The toaster oven has eight functions: air fry, roast, broil, bake, pizza, toast, bagel, and dehydrate. The appliance uses 75 percent less fat compared to traditional frying.
Nina Air Fryer Toaster Oven Combo, 8-in-1, $250/Sale $150 at Amazon

You may have thought you’d never have enough room to grill in your kitchen. But this innovative and compact model lets you grill indoors without any smoke. The griddler has reversible plates, so it can be used as a half grill, half griddler, full grill, full griddler, contact grill, and a panini press. The grease-reducing plates mean there’s very little smoke ( and no smoke at lower temperatures). The temperature range is 175 degrees Fahrenheit to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, and there are pre-programmed settings for beef, fish, pork, and poultry.
Cuisinart Griddler with Smoke-Less Mode, $170/Sale $150 at Amazon

Slow cookers tend to be bulky, but this one has a slim, space-saving design. However, the 6-quart capacity makes plenty of food. There are presets for meat/stew, chili/beans, soup/broth, and poultry, as well as high, medium, low, and keep warm modes. The inner pot is made of ceramic, making it easy to sear and braise food. And unlike many slow cookers, the tempered glass lid lets you view the contents. Color choices include Atlantic blue, cabernet red, dusty moss, and more.
Thyme & Table 6-Qt Programmable Slow Cooker, $80 at Walmart

With this compact espresso maker that’s only 5 inches wide, you can enjoy delicious espresso drinks with sacrificing valuable countertop space. Features include a pressure gauge, removable tank, oversized cup warmer, and removable drip tray. There’s also a stainless-steel tamper and a dosing ring, pressure gauge, 20-bar Italian pump, and professional steam milk frother. The easy-to-use controls include only four buttons: one/off, 1 cup, 2 cup, and steam. Color choices are silver, black, and rose gold.
Maestri House Semi-Automatic Espresso Maker, $140/Sale $132

Make latte art-level microfoam for your latte and espresso drinks without a steam wand – and you can also use it for matcha, collagen powder, jams, and more. This slim, handheld device has a speed dial for precise texture control and turns milk to velvety foam in less than a minute. It has a USB-C rechargeable battery and can be stored on the compact stand. Color choices are black, space gray, Christmas green, dusty rose, metallic blue, and more.
Maestri House LunaFro Max Handheld Electric Foam Maker, $35 at Amazon

Loose baking pans and sheets can take up a lot of space. However, this 11-piece bakeware set includes two storage organizations to keep everything neat and organized without taking up much space. The set includes a muffin pan, loaf pan, square pan, two circle pans, rectangle pan, medium baking sheet, large baking sheet, and cooling rack. The nonstick bakeware is made of ceramic and is free from toxic materials. It’s oven-safe to 550 degrees, and provides even heat distribution. Color choices are cream, black, gray, sage, marigold, navy, slate, and perracotta.
Caraway Nonstick Ceramic Bakeware Set, $445 at Amazon

This 6-quart air fryer has a generous interior, but the circular design is space-saving. It has a 1800-watt heating system and high-heat air circulation. It can reach temperatures of up to 450 degrees, and the streamlined silhouette includes a viewing window. The 10 cooking functions are air fry, bake, roast, reheat, and dehydrate, and there are presets for meat, fish, poultry, fries, and veggies. Some of the many color choices include slate grey, Atlantic blue, sand white, faded rose, and dusty moss.
Thyme & Table 6-quart Air Fryer, $89 at Walmart

If you like choices when brewing coffee, this space-saving single-serve coffee maker can be used with K-Cup pods, but it is also compatible with ground coffee when you don’t want to use pods. The coffee maker can make classic, rich, specialty, and iced coffee. It has a 56-ounce removable water tank and can also brew several sizes, from 6 to 24 ounces. Also, the foldaway milk frother lets you make lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, and more.
Ninja Pods & Grounds Specialty Single-Serve Coffee Maker, $130/Sale $100 at Amazon

This durable stand is a popular dorm room selection, but it also works well in a small kitchen. The stand has adjustable shelves on both sides, and can be used to create a coffee bar – holding a coffee maker and espresso machine along with cups and mugs, and coffee beans. Or, you can use it to hold a mini fridge, microwave, pots and pans, and other kitchen items. The stand has non-skid feet, thickened particle board, and a thickened steel frame that can hold up to 150 pounds. Power management on the side includes three AC outlets, a 6.5-foot power cord, and an on/off switch, so you don’t have to unplug anything.
Mini Fridge Stand Coffee Bar Cabinet Station, $149 at Amazon

If you don’t have room to dry your dishes on the countertop, this dish drying rack has extendable arms and goes over the sink. You have the option to extend the handles to hang it over the sink when the dishes are wet, and then retract the handles to store everything on one side of the sink when the dishes are dry. The container has areas for dishes, bowls, cups, and cutlery. It is waterproof and rustproof, and the handles include non-slip silicone. Accent color choices are silver, red, black, gold, and white.
JASIWAY Dish Drying Rack in Sink, $34/Sale $26 at Amazon

If you have a small kitchen but more space in the dining room or living area, consider this sideboard buffet cabinet, which has 2 shelves on each side, providing plenty of space for storing plate sets, cookware, and more. There’s also room on top for plants, lamps, photographs, and more. If you’re really pressed for space, you can put your TV on top of the sideboard.
CHITA 70” Sideboard Buffet Cabinet, $600/Sale $520 at Amazon

If you have just one drawer to donate to silverware, make it count with this compact utensil organizer. The drawer has five angled compartments and can hold up to 24 pieces of cutlery.
Joseph Joseph DrawerStore Compact Utensil Organizer for Kitchen Drawer, $14/Sale $10 at Amazon

This clear spice rack is made of durable acrylic and designed not to rust, stain, warp, brown, or turn yellow. The 4-tier set (which consists of eight pieces) is expandable from 13” to 25.” It can hold up to 56 4-ounce spice jars.
MIUKAA Clear Acrylic Spice Drawer Organizer, $33/Sale $25 at Amazon

This food storage container set is stackable in two ways: the containers can be stacked on top of each other, and when not in use, the bowls (and lids) nest neatly to save even more space. The borosilicate glass containers are BPA-free, oven and freezer-safe, and dishwasher safe. The containers are leak-proof and airtight. The lids also have a built-in steam valve for splatter-proof heating in the microwave. Color choices are white stone and desert sage.
Bentgo Signature 18-Piece Leak-Proof Glass Food Storage Container Set, $80 at Amazon

Corral all of your cleaning products under your sink with this two-tier sink organizer, which comes in a two-pack. The under-cabinet organizer can adjust in height from 11 inches to 13 inches. Made from carbon steel, with a baked finish, the organizer resists rust and stains.
Sevenblue 2-Pack Under Sink Organizer, $39/Sale $26 at Amazon

This steel wire organizer has five adjustable shelves, making it versatile enough to be used to hold appliances, bowls of fruit, paper towels, and pantry supplies. The durable wire organizer has a weight capacity of 1,750 pounds.
Amazon Basics 5-Shelf Adjustable Heavy Steel Wire Storage Shelves, $52 at Amazon

This stylish trash can is slim, so it can fit into narrow spaces. The stainless steel 13-gallon trash can has an inner bucket that is easy to remove. The stainless-steel trash can is fingerprint-resistant and has a sturdy step-on pedal, making it hands-free to operate. The soft-close lid is quiet, and the back handle makes it easy to transport the trash can. Color choices are silver, black, sandy beige, and white.
SONGMICS 13-Gallon Slim Trash Can, $90 at Amazon

Whether serving food in the kitchen or another room, this three-tier stackable serving stand holds up to 4 pounds per tier and has an anti-wobble design. Each of the three tiers has a stainless-steel food-safe platter (and divots to make it easy to remove the platters). The tiers can swivel 360 degrees, and the vertical design saves space. When not in use, the serving stand collapses to just 3 inches in height for compact storage.
3-Tier Stackable Serving Stand, $74 at Totem

Clean and wipe at the same time with this slim paper towel holder with a spray pump inside. The paper towel holder has a balanced tension arm with just the right amount of resistance to let you tear off the desired number of paper towels. At the center of the paper towel holder is the paper towel pump, which you can pull up by the finger hook. The 6-ounce pump reservoir can provide 175 pumps before the reservoir needs to be refilled.
Simplehuman Standing Paper Towel Holder with Spray Pump, $70/Sale $65 at Amazon

This knife set includes a compact Acacia Wood Knife Block that’s only 2.3 inches wide. The knife set includes a bread knife, carving knife, chef knife, Santoku knife, serrated utility knife, utility knife, paring knife, and honing Rod. The full-tang, ergonomic knives have Pakkawood handles and German steel, ultra-sharp blades that can effortlessly cut, carve, slice, chop, mince, and dice.
Cutluxe Knife Block Set 8-Piece, $189/Sale $134 at Amazon