Compact Appliance Guide: Condos, Apartments, & ADUs in Portland

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Living in a small home can be a big headache or a huge delight. Most experienced tiny home dwellers will tell you the same thing: When making any decision or purchase, plan ahead and investigate your options. Unlike a larger home where an appliance that’s too big or too noisy might go unnoticed, issues like this are magnified when buying tiny home appliances for a condo, mother-in-law suite, or ADU.

We recommend that anyone buying compact appliances for a tiny home think seriously about their priorities, the practicalities of their home, and their budget. Only then can you be ready to buy space-saving appliances for your tiny home.

1. Priorities – What matters to you and your family? Do you love to cook? Are you willing to trade a bit of countertop space so you can have a full-size oven or refrigerator? Do you really need a fireplace? 
2. Available Space – How much room for tiny home appliances is available? Is a stackable washer and dryer set a necessity? Will your kitchen have enough room for the appliances you want?
3. Budget – Can you afford top-of-the-line appliances for every room? If not, look at your list of priorities and start to think about how you’ll allocate your budget.

Why choose gas appliances?

Many owners of tiny homes are surprised to find out how efficient, effective, and environmentally friendly gas appliances can be. Whether used for heating living spaces or cooking, natural gas appliances offer a variety of benefits.

1. Speed – Natural gas appliances heat up quickly and offer very precise adjustments.
2. Efficiency – Modern high-tech natural gas appliances are incredibly efficient and often lower cost than comparable electric appliances. A single gas fireplace can provide all the heat a small home needs.
3. Reduced hassle – Gas fireplaces are safer, particularly in small spaces, and also require less cleaning and maintenance than traditional wood-burning fireplaces.