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Are you considering incorporating a microwave onto yourkitchen island?
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Dealing with hot foods becomes less of a challenge, too.
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You’ll be able to easily reach in and pull hot items onto the countertop.
She adds that microwave drawers now have a lock feature, which many parents appreciate.
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Installing a microwave in your kitchen island is beneficial in other ways, too.
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You will also want to budget for adding electrical wiring to the island, he adds.
Thompson shares that generally, drawer microwaves are on the pricey end and can sometimes cost $1,000.
Zaveloff explains that drawer microwaves are generally 24 inches wide.
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She explains how a slightly wider cabinet will help get a perfect flush install.
Most people will use a drawer microwave in an island.
Microwaves in kitchen islands do not require vents.
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However, any smoke or odors may not be properly vented.
Designers recommend placing a microwave off to one of the sides of the island to maximize workflow.
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