How to choose a microwave shelf on a kitchen wall?

A microwave oven is currently available in almost every family. Some do not understand how to do without this household appliance at all. However, it often happens that there is not enough space for a microwave; there is simply nowhere to place it, especially if the kitchen is small. We have to look for various solutions to such a problem as a lack of space for a microwave (see how to choose here). One way is to place a shelf on the wall.

Do-it-yourself microwave placement in the kitchen

It is recommended to place the microwave oven in the working area, because this technique can be involved in cooking. That is why the microwave must always be at hand for the convenience of the hostess. There are several options for placing household appliances, which have their pros and cons. Wrote in more detail in this article.

The microwave oven can be placed on:

• the table;
• windowsill;
• fridge;
• closet;
• the wall.

It is possible to install an oven on the table, if the parameters of the cooking zone allow this to be done. The same applies to window sills. Moreover, not all residential premises have wide enough window sills so that the device can be installed there. In winter, temperature changes often occur, as a result, the glass of the microwave oven may well crack.

Oven is possible put on the fridge, if it is not too high, because in another case it will be impossible to use the equipment normally.

It turns out that the best option for placing equipment is wall mount.

Varieties of shelves and their manufacture

In order to attach the microwave to the wall, you can use several options:

• hanging shelves;
• shelving;
• brackets.

Important! It is necessary for all types of fastening to provide sufficient air for the equipment. If there is no ventilation, the furnace will soon cease to work.

Brackets provide ideal conditions for the operation of equipment, and anyone can install them.

Shelves can be in the form of racks. As a result, we get some more useful space for placing items, which is sure to come in handy in a small kitchen.

You can make a shelf open and closed from prying eyes. If planned hide the stove behind the hinged doorsthen ventilation should be done on the sides for normal operation of the device.

Start installing the microwave on the wall

To install the shelves on the wall with your own hands, you need to make the necessary measurements.

The shelf is not recommended to be hung at the level of the head or in the way of movement of people in order to prevent injuries. It should be hung so that then working in the kitchen is convenient and comfortable. You also need to purchase good quality materials to place the device so that they are reliable and durable, serve for a long time.

"Mezzanines" can be created from various materials:

• wood planks;
• furniture panels;
• finished type.

Tools that you may need to make shelves, brackets, and shelving:

• drill;
• screwdriver;
• roulette;
• jigsaw;
• self-tapping screws.

Creating shelves and microwave stands

For stands for household appliances, you should buy ready-made shelves. Their usual sizes are 56.8–45 cm. The microwave oven will fit perfectly on them. You can free up some space in the wall cabinets and adapt them. There will be no extra items in the work area, which will be very convenient.

It is quite possible to buy a ready-made shelf for a microwave oven, which will only need to be attached with self-tapping screws.

Negative sides shelves:

• lack of necessary ventilation;
• if the shelf is installed in the work area, it will interfere.

Shelving

If there is a large amount of equipment in the kitchen, then it is worth thinking about creating a rack with several levels in order to solve the problem with a lack of free space. For example, adjust the top one for installing a microwave, lower the slow cooker a little lower, and also leave room for a waffle iron or other appliance.

Shelving can be made of metal or wood, and the metal looks much more stylish in the room, because it has a light look. It can be used in almost any design, it fits perfectly with any interior or style.

When creating a rack, it is worthwhile to leave a special place for storing cutlery or those items that are used too often, but there is no suitable place for them. Metal racks will be one of the best options for placing a stove.

Positive sides shelving:

• You can outweigh the rack to another location;
• many applications;
• the rack fits perfectly into any interior;
• provides excellent ventilation.

Necessary tools for the manufacture of shelving:

• three boards 60–45 cm from a hardware store;
• metal rods 2.2 cm;
• steel flanges for rods;
• steel corners 20-30 cm.

First you need to make the necessary markings on the boards, determine the places for mounting the flanges. After that, you need to drill holes in the middle shelf and attach flanges there on both sides. Divide the bar into four identical segments, and then fix it with the screw on the flange. After that, the shelves are firmly attached to each other, the corners are fixed at the back, and then the rack is hung using self-tapping screws.

Making microwave shelves from wall brackets (photo)

The microwave oven can be quickly and effortlessly placed on a special shelf of brackets. Such devices can be purchased at any household appliance stores. Usually they are intended for TVs, but they are often used for microwave.

The shelf needs to be attached to the finished brackets, and this does not require special skills. You can install the microwave directly on the brackets, or you can first install a shelf, and already put a household appliance on it.

Positive sides of brackets

The brackets are considered universal, because they can be attached to the wall completely anywhere, and it is practically not noticeable to prying eyes. It is also worth noting that thanks to the brackets, the microwave oven is fully provided with the necessary ventilation, respectively, will work for a long time in optimal mode.

Negative side brackets

The disadvantages of such a location of household appliances may be that the design of the bracket almost never fits into the design of the room and interior. That is why it is worth paying attention to wooden shelves or other appliances.

Video: how to hang a microwave on a kitchen wall

Shelves for a microwave are not difficult to do on their own, and they will decorate the interior of any room. After all, the material can be selected specifically for the style and color scheme of the kitchen.