Best Mini Kitchens &amp; Kitchenettes 2011

There's something so appealing about the "all in one" kitchen unit — it's like a well-oiled engine on which the whole home runs. While not always practical (high-end kitchenettes can end up costing as much or more than their full-sized counterparts) mini kitchens are at the very least inspiring in their space saving ingenuity. Here are 10 of our favorites.

Dwyer: This Illinois-based company makes all-in-one compact kitchens. The Temp Kitchen (starting at $6,495) is a new product that can be used in any open space with plumbing hookups. Designed to withstand heavy wear, it's well suited to construction and renovation sites.
A. J. Madison: New York-based A.J. Madison has a good selection of affordable compact kitchens for small apartments, including models by Avanti, Acme, and Summit. This is the Avanti CK361, a 36-inch cabinet/refrigerator/sink/burner for $634.
IKEA: Their freestanding Varde Kitchens start at $250. The solid birch cabinets are designed to be mixed and matched — base cabinets hold appliances and sinks, while upper and lower cabinets provide storage space.
Acme Kitchenettes: Acme's been in the business of making tiny kitchens for over 80 years. Based out of Hudson, New York, they make basic all-in-one mini kitchens (with sinks, refrigerators, ovens, and storage cabinets) that start around $1,500.
Alpes Inox: This Italian company makes beautiful stainless steel kitchens with a nickel/chrome composite that provides a highly polished finish. These are expensive — for purchase info click here. Shown: 160 Compact Kitchen.
Boffi: Architect and "total designer" Joe Colombo created a self-contained mini kitchen in the early 1960s, and Boffi re-released the Corian version several years ago. The sink-less kitchenette includes a mini fridge, two burners, outlets for appliances, a cutting board, and storage space.
Move Outdoor Kitchen: A contemporary take on Colombo's kitchenette, the Move Outdoor Kitchen sells through French company C-Stanek for €12,300. A watertight kitchen designed for outdoor use, it has a refrigerator, cooktop, cutting board, and various storage compartments.
CompactAppliance.com: This online store carries combo kitchenettes by Avanti and Summit. As their name suggests, they also specialize in small-scale freestanding and wall-mounted appliances. Shown: Summit 60-Inch Combination Kitchen, $1,200.
Compact Concepts: This "Circle Kitchen" isn't cheap — it sells for around $15,000. A revolving core holds storage space equivalent to "12 cupboards of a conventional kitchen," while an outer wall contains sliding doors that hide everything, Jetsons-style, when the kitchen's not in use.
Bulthaup: Designed by EOOS, the B2 Collection includes three compact components: one central workbench with sink, one pantry cabinet, and one cabinet for larger appliances. This high-end system is available from Bulthaup showrooms across the US.