Kitchen help please

6 years ago

Need help to attach an over the range microwave anywhere except over the range because we bought a chimney vent. The cabinet over the range is not going to be there. The only place we can think of is over the dishwasher. Is there a better place to put it?

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Rachiele Custom Sinks

6 years ago

Hi there Liz. At first glance, that seems to be a good spot. Anywhere else looks like it might be in the way.

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Filipe Custom Woodwork
6 years ago
agreed on top of DW.
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Liz Trinidad
Original Author
6 years ago
Okay, thank you for your feedback guys. I really appreciate it!
Liz Trinidad
Original Author
6 years ago
Oh, I forgot to mention that nothing is installed in my kitchen yet. But we have all the appliances and purchased all the cabinets. If there is a different way to configure it, please also let me know. This layout is just what the original plan was when we purchased our cabinets. Thanks again1
laughablemoments
6 years ago
The MW could go between the fridge and range, if there is enough width there. This would be handy for reheating leftovers coming straight from fridge to MW. (Where will you put your dishes? Over the DW seems logical for those.)

Will there be an island? If so, MW could go there, a MW drawer would be even nicer, if you can swing the hefty price tag.
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Liz Trinidad
Original Author
6 years ago
So, are you suggesting we take the 30x18 cabinets from above the DW and switch it with the 30x30 that is between the fridge and the stove, and then hang it from the 30x18? Sounds like a great idea, but do you think it will look too cluttered in that area? Fridge > MW > chimney over range
laughablemoments
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Yes, that’s exactly what I’m suggesting. I can’t get this photo to paste in directly. Here’s an example of what it could look like: https://www.google.com/search?q=fridge+microwave+stove+next+to+each+other&client=safari&hl=en-us&prmd=isvn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiPiMWJpPbXAhXCwiYKHd_lClAQ_AUIESgB&biw=1024&bih=666#imgrc=zrU1eF7XbQnJEM:

Another example:
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Liz Trinidad
Original Author
6 years ago
I am going to eventually put an island but that is not in our budget right now. Might have to wait a year or two
Liz Trinidad
Original Author
6 years ago
like this?
Liz Trinidad
Original Author
6 years ago
Oh, the picture you shared just loaded. I like it. Okay. Thank you so much for all you help!!!
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Filipe Custom Woodwork
6 years ago
What you have to do if you are using the MW on the DW washer side is decide if you want it to be built in meanin boxed in....then you will need to order a cabinet specific for that application and on top pf that order the appropriate cabinet on top, then you need to order a skin panel to cover the right and left side of the two cabinets so it looks like one cabinet. If you are ok with just a standard MW then you will need a cabinet with a built in MW shelf.....

Built in

MW shelf
mtnmom9
6 years ago
I'd probably want the pantry doors to swing the other way.
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Columbus Custom Design
6 years ago
Hi Liz,

The microwave would work to the right of your sink but it would cut into your dish storage. Why is the cabinet to the right of the window shorter ?

I would increase the depth of the cabinet above your refrigerator to the same depth as your pantry otherwise you'll have a hard time getting in there.

Could you incorporate the microwave into your pantry area or would that take up too much of your pantry space ?
Liz Trinidad
Original Author
6 years ago
Hi Columbus. The cabinet next to the sink is shorter because that was the original location for the MW, well that's what we were planning on when we bought our cabinets. I will look again at the said of the 30x18 (the short cabinet above the DW) to make sure it has enough room for my dishes and stuff. If anything, it will just force me to down size which I need to do anyway going from a 5 bdrm 3 bthrm to a 3 brdm 2 bthrm when we moved from Portland, OR to California.

And I agree completely with the suggestion of making the pantry door open the other direction. I don't think I want to sacrifice any pantry space to accommodate the MW. And my plan was to have my contractor build the cabinet box above the fridge to match the depth of the pantry and fridge.

Thank you everyone for all of your suggestions.
mtnmom9
6 years ago
If you think you eventually want an island, its probably cheaper and simpler to have your contractor install it now along with the other cabinets than to wait a few years and get someone to come back and do it. Are you remodeling an existing kitchen before you move in?
Liz Trinidad
Original Author
6 years ago
Yes. Renovating the entire kitchen. Actually, renovating the entire house. Everything needed to be done because the old tenants trashed the house for 10 years whine living there until they finally left. Rewiring, repiping, all new flooring and full bathroom remodels and full kitchen remodels. But I agree with you to just have my contractor do the island. Maybe we will be able to add it at the end of our revocation.
Liz Trinidad
Original Author
6 years ago
Hi everyone. Thanks again for all you input on my kitchen remodel. Here is the before and after photo as promised. Please excuse the clutter in my countertops.
AvatarWalt
6 years ago
Looks great, and thanks for coming back to share the result. It's always fun to see the idea, modifications, and then outcome.