The kitchen island is probably THE best place to put a microwave, and a countertop model with a trim kit is the way to go. Why? It comes down to three main reasons: counter space, cost, and ease of installation. I’ll show you the best way to get your built-in island microwave, and if you don’t have a kitchen island, don’t worry, this can work for lower cabinets too. I’d much rather a pretty vent hood be the focal point! I’ve DIY’ed this three times in my own kitchens. Read on to learn how!

How our DIY kitchen renovation is holding up a year and a half later. Updates on the shiplap backsplash, microwave in the island and painted cabinets.

7 Kitchen Ideas to Copy in your own kitchen this year. No matter what style you prefer these 7 kitchen ideas are sure to make a transformation...

Revamp your kitchen with these clever hidden microwave ideas! From built-in microwave cabinets to smart placements for small spaces, discover how to effectively hide your microwave while enhancing your kitchen's aesthetic. Perfect for maximizing space and keeping your kitchen organized, these tips will help you find the best storage solutions.

I bought a 24 inch unfinished stock cabinet and a 30 inch one. I reallllllly wanted my microwave to be built in the island and didn’t sleep until I figured out a way (but for real). So below …

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.

End of island, near dry bar for built in microwave

If I put a regular/counter top microwave (not a built in unit) in my kitchen island, does it need to be vented? I've seen a number of recent pics of microwaves in islands or lower cabinet space but I'm not sure if they are vented. See photo below (that's what we are thinking of doing). Thanks for ...

Have you seen my built-in microwave reel on Instagram? It's been viewed one million times and a lot of people loved it, but even more people hated it! Well, that's my "hidden" microwave in the above photo. On the inside of the kitchen island, you can't see it upon entering the room, and it's not

I'm not rich, but I've had my own island for the last 20-plus years. Okay, kitchen island, but how did I get along without one? I do EVERY...