New kitchen where would you put microwave?
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| 1 | We’ve had plans drawn up and the only options are under the Island or in the bifolding pantry which is two meters long and has a bench top, which would you least dislike? heather902 - 2021-07-24 14:49:00 |
| 2 | I’d stick it in the pantry. I didn’t use mine much. I guess it depends how much you use? Does your kitchen need redoing already? Ours is 10/11 years old but am hoping it’s going to last much longer! The first thing that will be replaced is the sink, ceramic job and dishwasher. lakeview3 - 2021-07-24 15:04:00 |
| 3 | On a bench in the pantry - for me, bending down under a bench would be a pain in the ... back? lyl_guy - 2021-07-24 15:35:00 |
| 4 | We haven’t had one for a while but I do want one again as I miss the convenience. We are altering the House, to make it more open, kitchen and lounge will be open to each other other and putting an Island in and reusing some of the existing kitchen in a space we will rent out. I think under bench seems awkward but then don’t want it taking up too much bench space in the pantry also nuisance to gave to open doors Edited by heather902 at 3:40 pm, Sat 24 Jul heather902 - 2021-07-24 15:37:00 |
| 5 | I would put it in the pantry, either on a shelf or with one above it, and with another power point at the other end of the bench so its a useable /useful space. Under the island would be awful, imagine bending over every time you want to put something in, stir, check, get something out or actually clean the microwave. articferrit - 2021-07-24 15:42:00 |
| 6 | We're planning on redoing our very old kitchen. Under the Island, I'd put something like a small drinks fridge, and/ or just cupboards for storage of large platters or serving things that aren't used every day. Also, don't forget to put power points in the island so you can use small appliance on it. lyl_guy - 2021-07-24 15:43:00 |
| 7 | If you don't want to bend down to get stuff in and out of the microwave, then the pantry it will have to be. However, be aware you need to leave ventilation space around it. kitty179 - 2021-07-24 15:46:00 |
| 8 | lyl_guy wrote: thats interesting, we have a pull up electrical point in our island and I hate the thing! One day if I get a new bench I will get rid of it. Interesting how we are all different. lakeview3 - 2021-07-24 16:28:00 |
| 9 | I also can’t stand insinkerators. Mr lv used to use ours just to annoy me and then it broke haha so I now live in peace. ???? lakeview3 - 2021-07-24 16:29:00 |
| 10 | heather902 wrote: It really comes down to what you want. If i was in your situation I would put it under bench as I value my pantry space too much. Yes you have to bend down to access what is in it but we had to for ovens before eyelevel. I would also find it more of a pain to have to open pantry doors to use it than bend a little bit. maddie44 - 2021-07-24 16:37:00 |
| 11 | maddie44 wrote: thats a good point. I wonder if sliding pantry doors is a better option? I guess it depends how big the pantry is and how tall/short the people using it are. I am reasonably tall so I prefer not to bend down if I can avoid. lakeview3 - 2021-07-24 16:54:00 |
| 12 | lakeview3 wrote: oh, no I wouldn’t have a pull up one, that would annoy me too! Just a couple on one side, under bench top… on a side that you wouldn’t see all the tlme. lyl_guy - 2021-07-24 17:14:00 |
| 13 | lyl_guy wrote: yeah that’s why they went for the pull up one because there is nowhere else to put it without looking too obvious. Anyway I hate it lol. It’s really just a FWP and I will be making the bench last as long as possible! It’s a shiny white Formica. It has worn quite well considering the use it gets which is a LOT. lakeview3 - 2021-07-24 17:21:00 |
| 14 | This message was deleted. andrew697 - 2021-07-24 17:52:00 |
| 15 | I'd put it in the pantry. I can't stand microwaves which are either up high or down low. scarlettnz - 2021-07-24 18:13:00 |
| 16 | On the bench where its supposed to be, where its safe to use. gabbysnana - 2021-07-24 21:12:00 |
| 17 | I've just had a new kitchen installed. Difficult design in a smaller space. My microwave is in a cupboard above the pantry which consists of 4 large pull out blum drawers. The microwave cupboard which has a push open and closes automatically at the push of a button. I enjoy not having to see it or bend over to it as previously under the bench.. I'm shrinking with age so wanted to endure it was at a safe height. It's perfect. molly37 - 2021-07-24 21:23:00 |
| 18 | In the pantry. We have ours on a bench in a cupboard with other electrical appliances. That way they're all out of sight when not in use and is just the right height so I don't have to bend down or stretch up to use it. Edited by mak47 at 9:59 pm, Sat 24 Jul mak47 - 2021-07-24 21:55:00 |
| 19 | What about a combo oven? Instead of a separate microwave. thumbs647 - 2021-07-24 22:19:00 |
| 20 | heather902 wrote: Anyway, I have my microwave on the bench, next to the main oven. It's easy and safe. Edited by melagray at 8:21 am, Sun 25 Jul melagray - 2021-07-25 08:07:00 |
| 21 | maddie44 wrote: melagray - 2021-07-25 08:11:00 |
| 22 | melagray wrote:
no, but i wouldn't be letting them use the microwave anyway, I could just leave it on the bench but I'm looking for a more streamlined modern clutter free look... I also want some glass fronted cabinets, but am trying to talk myself into a more modern look lol heather902 - 2021-07-25 09:36:00 |
| 23 | We just did our kitchen last year and the microwave was a sticking point. In the end we just left it out on the bench as we use it daily. Luckily we have enough benchtop space. Drawers under the island are way more valuable for storage. we could have put it in the pantry which has a sliding door but just would have got annoyed having to open all the time. hers.nz - 2021-07-25 15:33:00 |
| 24 | You can always put it in the laundry if there is space. spidermurti - 2021-09-10 01:04:00 |
| 25 | heather902 wrote: Edited by mak47 at 3:49 pm, Fri 10 Sep mak47 - 2021-09-10 15:48:00 |
| 26 | Mines on top off the fridge. oramac - 2021-09-10 16:06:00 |
| 27 | Mine had a specially built space, above the specially built space for the wall oven. joanie04 - 2021-09-10 20:46:00 |
| 28 | spidermurti wrote:
That would not work for me, my laundry is downstairs and kitchen is upstairs. I still would not put it in my laundry, I don’t like laundry appliances in the kitchen either. korban - 2021-09-13 18:54:00 |
| 29 | we have a small walk in pantry, and that is where our microwave, and benchtop oven live. I like uncluttered benches, so the less stuff out in the main kitchen area, the better. I'd say if your pantry had the space, put the microwave in there. phoenix22 - 2021-09-14 10:41:00 |
| 30 | This message was deleted. gunna-1 - 2021-09-14 11:43:00 |
| 31 | Just not too high imo. Can't see when it gets dirty!! yapper - 2021-10-10 12:39:00 |
| 32 | In the pantry as I prefer at bench height, I’m doing my kitchen soon and going for on the bench, but am going to get a smaller one which does microwave, convection and air fry in one, and get rid of my large microwave and other appliances christin - 2021-10-12 17:17:00 |
| 33 | christin wrote:
I think that's what we'll do as it also streamlines the kitchen, i think the only thing i might have on the bench is a coffee maker. heather902 - 2021-10-16 10:28:00 |
| 34 | If the rumours of skyrocketing costs, hold ups due to tradesmen shortages, supply problems, freight bottlenecks and of course the affects of COVID around the world are true I’d be very nervous tackling anything like your project at the moment... Best of luck to you, I hope you share your experiences with us, it’s exciting and scary all at the same time! lovelurking - 2021-10-16 10:56:00 |
| 35 | Our microwave used to live in its special nook hung under the cupboards above the kitchen bench, until there were some shoulder injuries! Now it is at waist height on the bench and the cookbooks live in the nook. Waist height is the best. So I would go for the pantry bench, or the kitchen bench. hazelnut2 - 2021-10-16 13:42:00 |
| 36 | heather902 wrote:
Just started, as in got one quote and awaiting a couple more. Mines pretty simple tho, just replacing the big bench with new and a couple of new cupboards on the back, pretty much like for like (without chipped door fronts lol).. so luckily no permits needed! I’m waiting on quote from a place recommended a few times on titirangi fb page. No major rush, will prob wait till Xmas as not that far away and buy major appliances in sales. Was looking at the breville 3 in one, I have a smeg convection mw now which is great, but big!!! christin - 2021-10-16 19:34:00 |
| 37 | lovelurking wrote:
We won't quit now, we've spent $10k already, that would be a waste. heather902 - 2021-10-17 10:06:00 |
| 38 | christin wrote:
The guy doing ours is from Titirangi, could be the same! we are just going with him as he does the whole project from start to finish. heather902 - 2021-10-17 10:07:00 |
| 39 | heather902 wrote: Edited by leson at 11:50 am, Sun 17 Oct leson - 2021-10-17 11:50:00 |
| 40 | We converted a laundry close to the kitchen to a pantry ,just did away with a tub put in a bench plus shelves above , washing machine and dryer above on side wall . two microwave in kitchen in shelves above a bench opposite sink bench sadmuddle - 2021-10-17 12:04:00 |
| 41 | heather902 wrote:
Im not sure this ones from titirsngi. It’s absolute kitchens. Getting a quote from them and one other. See how it pans out, :-) christin - 2021-10-17 15:17:00 |
