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appliances

Microwave drawer

Microwave installed below counter level as a drawer that slides open. Frees up upper-cabinet wall space + more accessible for kids and seated cooks.

Cost tier

PREMIUM

Cost / sqft

$0–$0

Install

trade

Durability

high

Maintenance

low

Moisture

fair

Cost notes

$1200-2500 typical. Sharp + Wolf + Thermador. Counter cutout + 120V dedicated outlet behind.

Aesthetic

  • Finish: stainless steel
  • Color range: silver
  • Visual weight: light

Climate suitability

Hot-humid
Hot-dry
Mixed-humid
Mixed-dry
Cold
Arctic

Source

Architectural Graphic StandardsArchitectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper) — Materials chapter

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