It's amazing how far we've become in the world of kitchen design.
There are so many ways now to customize your kitchen thanks to technological advancements with some appliances!
Microwave Ovens
And of all of the various configurations available in the world of appliances, the one appliance that has customers thrilled with the configuration options is the microwave oven.
Microwaves have always sort have been that one "oddball" appliance that doesn't get used for cooking all the time, yet adds the convenience of reheating something once in a while quickly.
The Convenience of Microwaves
It's all about convenience, right?
But then you have kitchens that do not have a lot of countertop space, so what then?
An over-the-range microwave is practical for offering ventilation and lighting over your cook-top surface and giving you that microwave technology for reheating something now and then--all wrapped in one appliance.
But what happens if you don't want a microwave above your cooktop/range and you want a more pro-style vent above instead?
Where does the microwave go then? Well, it goes on your countertop, right?
"Oh... but that takes up too much valuable space, because I need room for my mixer and my toaster and my coffee maker, too!"
Well, some countertop microwaves can actually be built right into a cabinet or wall with a 24" (in rare cases due to, limited choice models available with this dimension), 27" or 30" trim kits surround.
Ah, well someone might say, "But I really need my wall space in my kitchen to accommodate cabinets for a pantry, etc."
What then?
The Microwave Drawer
This is where the microwave drawer comes in to play.
You see, the microwave drawer gives you flexibility in your kitchen layout.
This appliance can be installed under a counter in an island or peninsula setting without getting in your way.
This convenience comes with a hefty price tag though.
Sharp(the pinnacle of ALL microwave drawers for ALL of the brands in the industry) has its own Sharp-SMD2470ASY 1.2 cu. ft. stainless steel microwave drawer.
This type of microwave has the self-closing/opening drawer door to keep liquids from spilling.
And of course, this type of microwave makes it easy for someone to lift and lower the plate of food with ease.
The hidden control panel retracts out so that you don't have to bend over to look at the controls.
Is a Microwave Drawer worth it?
I suppose you'll have to ask yourself just how important a microwave is for your lifestyle, right?
At least the appliance industry has gone through great lengths to try and solve that microwave dilemma with the microwave drawer!