Comments on: Do Desperate Housewives Use Their Microwaves?

By: DG in GA

DG in GA — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:33:08 +0000

Sue, it sounds from your description that the microwave in a drawer is located below counter height. How does this prevent you from having to bend over to check what’s going on in the microwave? I was really surprised when the new trend started of having the microwave built in to the lower counters, within easy reach of little hands. Frankly, I do not want my children using the microwave without supervision, and an oven placed that low required me to practically stand on my head to see into it. Let’s get the microwave back at counter height, or eye level.

By: Skye

Skye — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:09:23 +0000

The microwave thing is a bit odd, but I love Susan’s kitchen. I would love to find more pictures of it to help me redesign my own kitchen.

By: Kris

Kris — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:25:48 +0000

Mine is above the counter, even with the cabinets. Um…let’s see how to explain it. When we re-did the kitchen we made one cabinet special so the top half was shelving and the bottom half was special for a microwave. Does that make sense? that way it isn’t on the counter-top. We have double wall ovens and the stove is set in the counter top – so we couldn’t easily put it above the stove and neither one of us was willing to get rid of one of the ovens (which is what a lot of people seem to do).
.-= Kris´s last blog ..The Stranger by Albert Camus =-.

By: Blakely

Blakely — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:50:21 +0000

My microwave at home is above our range which doesn't seem to high for us. We can actually look into it, but the one at work is really high. I mean way to high. I can't really see in it and I'm 5' 6". .-= Blakely´s last blog ..Filled Boxes =-.

By: Maureen

Maureen — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:49:45 +0000

Our microwave is over the stove, but years ago, my microwave was on top of our refrigerator. I never gave it much thought until every….single….guest…. who entered our house made a comment about it. HA! It saved a bunch of counter space.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:42:47 +0000

That's hilarious! Ours is right over the stove with the bottom level to the wall cabinets. .-= Jenny´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday =-.

By: Beverly from Montreal

Beverly from Montreal — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:23:22 +0000

Kathy 11.10.09 at 6:36 pm
I remember my first one when they were HUGE and they sat on your counter….she was a big brown Kenmore. box.
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LOL, Kathy, I still have and use mine; still works great after all these years. Tried looking for a smaller one but today they are all made of plastic. Can’t find anything as sturdy with metal hinges & closures.

By: Carol

Carol — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:58:22 +0000

Mine is actually on the counter taking up space. It does seem to be the perfect height even if I wish there was a better option. HOwever, I would like to add that I considered placing it above the stove just like in the photo being that I am 6 ft tall. I don't have a problem reaching it there but a friend pointed out that my kids would have issues. Another friend, a nurse at a pediatric hospital said you wouldn't believe the number of burns that come in yearly from microwave spills with the majority placed above bar height. She even moved her microwave to a bottom cabinet after starting working there. .-= Carol ´s last blog ..Back with a Rant! =-.

By: Annie@A View on Design

Annie@A View on Design — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:24:50 +0000

I def think bench height. In my new home it is higher, and I’m a bit worried. Well I’ll find out this Friday when I move in… I just couldn’t find a better place for it unfortunately…
.-= Annie@A View on Design´s last blog ..Toorak Style, in Melbourne =-.

By: Dagny @ Beautiful Living

Dagny @ Beautiful Living — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:39:36 +0000

I don’t have a microwave, haven’t had one for the past ten years, I don’t really see the point with having one… However, I do agree that hers is rather “unapproacable”.. Maybe she only orders take out??
.-= Dagny @ Beautiful Living´s last blog ..Before and after: Delayed!! / Forsinket!! =-.