https://www.houzz.com/photos/cranmore-transitional-kitchen-vancouver-phvw-vp~57636789

Sorry, it appears my question did not post. That is, would a microwave drawer look out of place in base cabinet to the right of the oven? I’ve done a lot of research, including reading related discussions on this forum. The only other viable option is a counter microwave on a 22” countertop next to fridge. Prefer to have counter space clear and like the custom look of the microwave drawer. I have a carpenter who will do the cabinet modifications with one drawer below.

? out of place? completely opposite. it would look good. last I looked the sharp units go in either framed or frameless 24 in wide cabs. go for it. the other retrofit to keep counter available for use would be GE spacemaker hung under the wall cabs w a kit. that can be really nice option as well.

I appreciate your perspective, as sort of lost mine. I thought about the space maker under cabinets, yet not as custom and don’t want to cover my new Walker Granger Cafe tile backsplash.