13 Costco Finds That Are Great For Small Kitchens

If you've ever lived in a home with a particularly small kitchen, you know that every inch of space counts. Between struggling to optimize what little square footage you have and coping with a lack of cabinet or counter space for adequate storage, making the most out of a small kitchen can quickly become a headache. Luckily, retail giants like Costco have gotten creative in offering products that can make your cramped kitchen feel more functional.

From petite versions of popular kitchen appliances to space-saving, stackable cookware that's easy to stow, a quick stroll down Costco's aisles will reveal a variety of products that can make navigating your pint-sized kitchen just a little bit easier. These items can help you make the most of your limited storage space and reduce overall clutter through functional, compact designs. Here are 13 of the best Costco finds ideal for tiny kitchens and worth considering on your next store run. 

A personal-sized bullet blender is one of the best small-space kitchen appliances you can buy if you're pressed for space. A large, wide, traditional blender can take up valuable counter space and add clutter to your cabinets when not in use, but the NutriBullet Pro Plus 1200-Watt Personal Blender is a compact alternative that gets the job done without taking up extra room. Its slender frame is much narrower than that of a blender with a full-sized pitcher. It's priced at $69.99 on Costco's website.

An over-the-range microwave is a great way to save counter space, since it is suspended above the cabinetry instead of cluttering your cooking area. The GE Profile Over-the-range Microwave Oven with Air Fryer takes space-saving to the next level, however, by combining two popular kitchen essentials into one multipurpose appliance, so there's no need to take up space with multiple appliances. In addition to functioning like a standard microwave, this appliance's convection oven feature can bake and air-fry food. It's priced at $779.99. 

The LG 6.0 cu. ft. Single Door Refrigerator won't take up nearly as much space in your kitchen as a traditional two-door fridge. This refrigerator with a top-freezer compartment is designed to be slim and compact, yet still makes excellent use of the space inside. While the average refrigerator is about 30-36 inches wide, this LG model is only 20 inches wide. However, with a capacity of only six cubic feet, it may not be a good match for large families due to the limited space. It's priced at $389.99.

If your kitchen is too small to accommodate a full-size island, you can opt for a small kitchen island that doesn't eat up square footage. The Seville Acacia Top Kitchen Cart with Drawers is a great option because it's smaller than a full-scale, permanent island and has wheels that make it easy to rearrange or stow away when not in use. It can function as a cooking surface or even a breakfast bar with the addition of stools. It's priced at $134.99. 

The Sur La Table Enameled Cast Iron Cookware Set's stackable design makes storage a breeze, even if you're pressed for cabinet space. This enamel, cast-iron set includes a deep pot, a shallower pan for cooking, and a thin grilling pan that nest inside each other when it's time to store them, saving you space and reducing cookware clutter. The set is listed for $119.99. The cookware set is high-quality, aesthetically pleasing, easy to store, and reportedly reliable for cooking. 

The Ninja Crispi 5-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fry Cooking System is another multifunctional tool that also doubles as a convenient food storage container. While a full-size air fryer can take up a significant amount of counter space, this appliance is designed to function like a convenient lid that locks to the top of glass food containers to heat your food. Once you're done heating, you can tuck the compact lid away in a cabinet and use the bottom glass portion to serve or store food. It's priced at $159.99.

Tiered storage solutions can be a fantastic way to make the most of your limited cabinet space. The TRINITY Wire Undersink Organizer is the perfect size to nestle underneath your sink and has multiple shelves and baskets to store and organize cleaning solutions, sponges, brushes, and dish detergents. A pack of two is priced at $74.99 on Costco's website. The shelves' sturdy, easy-to-install design allows you to slide them out smoothly for easy access and to minimize unnecessary clutter. 

When you have limited surface area, it's wise to use vertical space in small kitchens. The TRINITY Basics EcoStorage 5-tier Rack is a Costco shelf set that frees up cabinet space, keeping things tidy and easily accessible. The extra-tall wire rack is designed with wheels for easy mobility and is compact enough to tuck into nooks around the kitchen, effectively keeping it out of the way while you work. It's listed for $57.99. 

The Haier 18-inch Top Control Dishwasher is only 18 inches wide, making it slimmer than standard 24-inch dishwashers and ideal for smaller kitchens, leaving more space for cabinet storage. "Haier makes the best compact appliances! This dishwasher has a small footprint and is very quiet!" one five-star reviewer reported. According to others, the dishwasher is efficient, simple to use, and effective at thoroughly cleaning dirty dishes and utensils. It is priced at $929.99 online.

Not only are the JoyJolt Haven 13.5-ounce Fluted Double Wall Glass Mugs stunning, but they're intentionally designed to be stackable. A mismatched collection of coffee mugs can take up valuable cabinet space, but these space-saving mugs make it easy to keep your shelves tidy and organized, leaving plenty of room to store other dishes alongside them. A set of six is priced at $29.99. The chic aesthetics are very on-trend, and the clever design prevents the mugs from sticking together when stacked. 

Just because you don't have enough space for a full-size espresso machine doesn't mean you can't still enjoy a double shot to start your morning. The Nespresso Essenza Mini Espresso Machine by Breville, complete with a milk frother, is a more practical approach to your morning latte and is less than four inches wide, making it compact enough to sit on your countertop without wasting unnecessary space, whereas a traditional espresso machine is usually a minimum of eight inches wide. This miniature espresso maker is priced at $189.99. 

When you're coping with limited pantry space, keeping food essentials organized and avoiding clutter can help ensure every inch is used effectively. The iDESIGN Kitchen and Pantry Storage Bins are highly rated and can help you make the most of limited pantry storage. An 18-piece set includes bins in five sizes and is priced at $89.99. Because the bins are clear, stackable, and modular, they make cabinets look tidy and keep ingredients highly visible even when full to the brim. 

Floating shelves are another great way to utilize vertical storage space in a tiny kitchen and free up countertops. The Acacia Floating Wood Shelves from Costco are ideal for storing small appliances, linens, spices, and pantry staples. The shelves are 24 inches long, so even if you don't have much wall space, they could be a good match. A pack of two is priced at $43.99. The acacia wood is solid and sturdy, and the shelves are easy to install and beautiful to look at.