Heard some guys talking about this…
Assuming you had ample counter space, do you want small appliances - toaster, blender, panini press, etc - out on the counter or should they be put put away in a cupboard after use?
The guys were complaining that their partners wanted everything put away – even stuff they use every morning like the toaster and blender.
If I use it multiple times a week (like the coffeemaker and toaster), it lives on the counter. Things that only get used occasionally (like the stand mixer and food processor) live in the cupboard. Basically if it isn’t going to get used again this week, it gets put away.
On the counter: Microwave, kettle, coffee grinder, toaster.
Kept in pantry:
Blender, instant pot, food processor, slow cooker, immersion blender, big Kitchen Aid mixer.
There have been times the mix has been different. In my household it’s my husband who would want everything tucked away, I would keep more out.
I really prefer more counter space, but I wouldn’t put away daily use appliances like the coffee maker. If counter space wasn’t an issue, I would still prefer a more clean look of having less appliances out. It’s less visual clutter and kitchens already have a lot of visual clutter generally.
Crumbs and such still collect under the appliances on the counter and it’s a pain to clean around them every time as well.
Ya, I’m kinda torn… All the things you mention, but then there’s my ADHD which makes objects disappear from existence if I don’t see them.
Good point and that’s a struggle for me sometimes! I almost never use the InstantPot that it’s in my cupboard. But I have enough slow cooker recipes to pull that out frequently regardless of “out of sight, out of mind”.
Maybe aiming to have minimal appliances is the way to go?
