Im 51 and I like my microwave at my chest height I dont cook so I use the microwave daily to heat up frozen dinners. At some point its going to need replacing. Like all kitchen appliances your microwave wasnt built to last forever. Placing a microwave in an overhead cabinet can be a great way of positioning a microwave. Under counter oven and microwave cabinet can be a great space-saving option too if you want to hide it. Also at breakfast and lunch for my tea. Despite the fact that countertop microwave ovens were designed to be placed on a counter you can put your countertop microwave in your cabinet. These are signs of a serious and urgent problem. Photo by Innovative Construction Inc. The National Kitchen and Bath Association recommends that the bottom of the microwave should be no higher than 54 inches above the floor which would allow for 18 inches of clearance between the microwave and the typical cooktop height of 36 inches.

Likewise where is the best place to put a microwave in the kitchen. In small kitchens tambour doors work especially well because the door lifts up and out of the way for easy access to the microwave. In this kitchen from BHG the microwave tucked into a corner cabinet with a folding door keeps company with the espresso maker blender and food processor. The most unique way to place the microwave in the kitchen would be to place it in a drawer. This may seem like a good place to tuck your microwave out of the way but we almost always advise against it. Microwave in a Wall Cabinet. Like an integrated style this setup lets you put the microwave at a convenient height or in an underused cabinet to save space at little cost. Note that this means youll have to bend down or squat in order to put things in and take things out of the microwave so it may not be the most ergonomic choice. A countertop microwave stays within the natural flow of the kitchen and often remains within a reasonable reach when youre knee-deep in cooking and baking. Save Pin It See More Images.

This may seem like a good place to tuck your microwave out of the way but we almost always advise against it. Placing the microwave inside a cabinet or appliance garage hides the microwave behind a door that blends with the rest of the cabinetry when the appliance is not in use. Placing a microwave in an overhead cabinet can be a great way of positioning a microwave. Save Pin It See More Images. Utilizing an island for kitchen appliances is often just a case of good space planning. I used it in my own kitchen to keep the appliance out of the way between occasional uses. This way the cook wont have to move from one place to another and would be able to bake and cook at the same time. Like all kitchen appliances your microwave wasnt built to last forever. One reason not to would be if you have some people in your family who are vertically challenged and it may be a safety hazard for them to get items out of it at that height. If a designer is putting a wall oven in the kitchen then he can place the microwave above the oven.

Also at breakfast and lunch for my tea. Another benefit of this location is that your microwave will be less visible in an open kitchen layout. Some manufacturers allow smaller clearances. Despite the fact that countertop microwave ovens were designed to be placed on a counter you can put your countertop microwave in your cabinet. Save Pin It See More Images. This option is such an easy DIY fix. Like an integrated style this setup lets you put the microwave at a convenient height or in an underused cabinet to save space at little cost. Keep in mind that an overhead microwave cabinet will be deeper than other overhead cabinets. In a spare cabinet. Like all kitchen appliances your microwave wasnt built to last forever.

These are signs of a serious and urgent problem. The National Kitchen and Bath Association recommends that the bottom of the microwave should be no higher than 54 inches above the floor which would allow for 18 inches of clearance between the microwave and the typical cooktop height of 36 inches. Unlike the built in microwave they are designed to be placed on a counter hence the name. One reason not to would be if you have some people in your family who are vertically challenged and it may be a safety hazard for them to get items out of it at that height. This option is such an easy DIY fix. Placing the microwave inside a cabinet or appliance garage hides the microwave behind a door that blends with the rest of the cabinetry when the appliance is not in use. In small kitchens tambour doors work especially well because the door lifts up and out of the way for easy access to the microwave. Heres where NOT to put your microwave in the kitchen. It will remove your micro off that countertop and it will also be user-friendly because its easy to access and will be not to low either. Stop what youre doing and turn off and unplug the microwave immediately.