Focus on the design elements you prefer by removing the microwave from sightlines and enabling more design versatility. The Microwave Drawer offers flexible placement options below an island, peninsula or standard cabinetry, or can be installed below your wall oven. The Microwave Drawer allows you to showcase your design savvy and create a kitchen that flows with your lifestyle.

The Sharp SMD240ASY 24-inch Stainless Steel Microwave Drawer Oven has cooking space large enough for a 4-quart Casserole Dish. The concealed control panel opens to an easy-to-read and operate 45° Angle.

Showing the microwave drawer in open position. Microwave drawers are saver for hot liquids, by not having to reach up to take them out of the microwave drawer. This height is also more convenience for children. Photo by Mike Roberts

We removed three walls to open this kitchen up to the great room and breakfast area so the family and guests could visit while meals are being prepared. The custom cabinetry, designed by Bay Area Kitchens, was meticulously hand crafted to our exact specifications by Wood-Mode Custom Cabinetry in Kreamer, PA. A medium gray stain was applied to the solid walnut 1" thick doors and drawer fronts. The cabinets were designed and accessorized to maximize storage space and convenient access, including various sizes and depths of drawers, pull-out racks, tray dividers and a heavy-duty mixer base. The built-in Sub-Zero refrigerator, combination convection steam oven and single convection oven, 48" rangetop with six dual burners plus a flat-top griddle, and microwave drawer are the heart of this true gourmet kitchen. Appropriate appliances are Wi-Fi connected for maximum convenience. Topping off the custom cabinetry are Cambria quartz countertops, plus two solid walnut countertops with "live" edges by Grothouse. We also installed an automated LED lighting system including cabinet interior lighting, under-cabinet lighting, and LED recessed cans, all controlled by Lutron's RadioRA wireless lighting control system. All the lighting can be controlled by any of the five wall panels, or by an iPhone or iPad. The cabinets are also equipped with an integrated stereo sound system completely concealed within the cabinets. Professional photos by Benjamin Hill Photography, others by Randy Godeau of Bay Area Kitchens

This island has an under-counter microwave close to the main cooking area and a warming drawer to the left of the microwave. The warming drawer is covered with an appliance panel drawer front and has an oversized appliance pull to handle the extra weight and remind the homeowner which drawer is the warming drawer.

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