What Is A Microwave Stand?

A microwave stand is a shelf or cabinet used to raise your microwave off of the surface of your counters. Most commonly, it is a simple standing shelf that raises your microwave oven 10 to 15 inches above your counter. Microwave stands are perfect for apartment or condo owners who have a small kitchen, but cannot drill holes into their walls to mount a shelf above their range oven. By raising the microwave with a microwave oven stand, you gain several square feet of counter space which you can then use to organize spices, small appliances, fruit, cutlery or cookware.

Microwave Stand Vs. Microwave Cart

There is often a small confusion between a microwave stand with storage, and a microwave cart. Although they sound similar, they are in fact very different. Microwave carts are small carts on wheels which are separate from your counters. Microwave carts can be used to wheel your microwave out of sight when not in use, or simply add more counter space to your kitchen. If you don’t have the space or the budget for a microwave cart, a microwave stand is a much smaller and cheaper alternative. Microwave stands sit on your existing counters, raising the microwave up for storage space underneath it.

Benefits Of A Microwave Stand

The benefits of a microwave stand are similar to the benefits of a microwave cart. First and foremost, with the space you gain from raising your microwave, you can get better organized and de-clutter your kitchen. Most people find that a microwave stand with storage space beneath like a drawer or cabinet give them the space to hide many of their awkward or unusual appliances and cookware, giving a cleaner and more organized appearance to their kitchen.

Additionally, microwave stands can serve very specific functions, for example corner microwave stands can utilize an otherwise useless space, giving you as much as 4 square feet of counter space. A microwave shelf is also the perfect solution for bringing your microwave oven to eye level for easier access and operation.

Types Of Microwave Stands

There are a wide variety of styles, designs, and materials that can be used to build a microwave stand. Some of the most popular use a simple but sturdy two wall design made with metal or stainless steel which give your microwave rigidity and plenty of ventilation. Other people prefer a more natural look, utilizing hard wood cabinetry with doors or drawers beneath the shelf to conceal the items stored below. Among each type of microwave stand, there are a variety of colors and stains which can be selected to give your shelf a custom feel.