Your idea of a fun weekend doesn’t have to be at Ikea for you to appreciate the value of convenience in your apartment. In fact, there are plenty of individuals out there who hate the idea of having to shop for their apartment, but they do love the idea of being able to decorate their space as they desire. After all, there are plenty of great gadgets out there that will be equally as useful as they are convenient. Here is a look at some great kitchen gadgets for your apartment.

Microwave Pasta Cooker

Hate making pasta that is too sticky or not cooked enough? You aren’t the only one. That is why someone created the microwave pasta cooker, which is an ideal gadget for your kitchen. Throw your pasta in the bowl, put it in the microwave, and out comes a perfectly cooked meal within minutes. Best yet, the pasta cooker is less than $20, and you’ll get plenty of use out of it.

Keurig Coffee Maker

A Keurig may be a bit of an investment, but it’s one that will pay for itself if you love coffee. Not only will you be able to avoid paying $5 for coffee every morning, but a Keurig also makes a perfectly brewed pot in just minutes. Think of all the time that you’ll be able to save, and the money as well.

Tablet Stand

You love taking your tablet with you everywhere, but the kitchen can be a dangerous place with sticky foods and liquids lying around. A tablet stand will help you keep your tablet out of the way, while still keeping it within viewing distance. Whether you are looking up a quick recipe or watching your favorite show on Netflix, you’ll love this tablet stand.

Cuisinart Food Processor

You will learn to cook a variety of new things, which your guests will love when you have parties, if you have a Cuisinart food processor. Throw in just a few vegetables, nuts, or whatever else you can imagine, and you’ll get a perfectly processed meal. Not only will you expand your dietary considerations, but you’ll also become quite the chef with the Cuisinart Food Processor.

Roomba Vacuum

The gadgets in your kitchen aren’t just about helping you cook, but also helping you clean as well. After all, no body enjoys having to clean up after themselves after making a big meal. Luckily, you wont have to if you have a Roomba vacuum. A basic Roomba will clean the carpet in your apartment, while upgraded versions will clean hard surfaces as well. Some Roomba’s will even clean your countertops, which means you won’t have to do anything after your meal is in the over cooking. The kitchen in your apartment should be a place that you enjoy being. But if you are intimidated, or simply hate the idea of not having much in the way of gadget in the kitchen, then consider the ones on this list. They’ll have you whipping up meals in a hurry, and keeping your kitchen clean in the process.