To my big surprise, the toaster doesn’t take a lot of space in my counter. It is very compact. I had the opposite feeling before receiving the toaster. It’s not only toaster. It can be used as a toaster and as a kinda oven. I can bake pizza or snacks in it with a temperature up to 400 degrees. I am always careful to not touch the outer surface because it gets very hot while working. Just flip this up and it becomes a toaster. Then, flip it on a side and it becomes an oven. Awesome quality. Stainless steel finish. Very easy to store since it is compact.