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Where to put the microwave?

Purchased a microwave but not sure where to put it? Have several options and can't decide? Which microwave location is best for a fully functional kitchen? Explore seven different microwave placement ideas to help make the decision a bit easier.

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Planning kitchen design details: Review popular locations to place the microwave. Find the best microwave placement for your kitchen layout.

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Beautiful kitchen with white cabinetry paired with white thumb pull hardware as well as Asian-style brass accent hardware with gray countertops below a herringbone Carrera Marble Tile backsplash.

The objective was to update the kitchen in this 100-year-old home while keeping it cohesive to the adjacent spaces. Storage was an issue and every available inch needed to be maximized. There was also a desire to have a separate microwave area that would be "his" space while the rest of the kitchen would be "hers."

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