I need ideas for the empty space above my stove top.
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Kimberly
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I have an above range old microwave that has recently died and am considering what to do with the space if I don’t replace it. I already have a smaller countertop microwave. Any ideas are appreciated.
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You can get a replacement hood, it will give you light above the stove, and there are types that don’t need to vent to the roof, they have a filter on them instead. It took me longer to get the microwave down that to install the new hood.
Perfect spot for a pot-filler!
You can tilethe area and add built in spice holders,
or you buy a used cabinet for storage and add lighting under the cabinet for cooking.
If its one of those wood built-in cubbies, I think I would put all my cooking oils, and spices I use daily. Maybe even add a paper towel holder.
Anything you put there will get greasy from cooking fumes.... and should be washable... Why not just fill the area with a pretty tile... like an encaustic or talavera tile.... or even a tile mural
Buy a great looking exhaust hood!