What to do when the only place for that microwave is over the stove? Add a cute custom vent hood like we did in our client's kitchen update.

A wall mounted microwave above the stove in open upper cabinet shelves. I wanted to show how this turned out because I wasn't sure it would look good. Basically, I used the microwave wall mount included in the box and mounted the top through the shelf. 11.25" was literally just enough shelf to catch the top mounting screws. Hope this helps others considering something similar.

Is a range hood better than a microwave for kitchen ventilation? We'll break down the pros and cons of each!

Another simple (but unique) feature of the 63 Mackenzie house is the microwave within the kitchen island. Benefits: 1) A microwave in a kitchen island can allow you to add an exhaust fan above your cooking stove. 2) You can save some space on counter tops or on top of islands if your microwave is inside the island. 3) It will ensure that your upper cabinet design looks sleek and has a sense of uniformity to it.

Do you want to get that microwave off the counter? See the process of installing an over-the-range microwave.

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