Hide Your Microwave And Gain Extra Kitchen Storage With One Unique Design Idea

Your microwave and other appliances are essential parts of your kitchen's functionality, but if you leave them on the countertop, they can quickly create clutter. Your microwave is a particularly bulky item that takes up a lot of visual space, even if you have it mounted on the wall. Its placement can sometimes also reduce the amount of kitchen storage you have for your utensils, dishes, and pantry goods. There are many things you can do to make your small kitchen space seem bigger, and hiding your microwave is a popular place to start, especially during a kitchen remodel.

However, maximizing your kitchen storage doesn't have to be a huge project. Instagram and TikTok user @want.zamora has an interesting DIY design tutorial that can tuck away your microwave and open up more storage space in your kitchen. In the video, Marco uses a vintage art piece to create a hidden cabinet door that covers up his wall-mounted microwave. He later shared an upgrade to this installation on Instagram that includes a spice rack that frees up more of his cabinet space as well. It's a simple upgrade to both the form and function of the kitchen that might also work well in your home.

The hidden kitchen storage solution that Marco creates in his TikTok tutorial is easy to implement if you have a wall-mounted microwave or built-in shelving that looks cluttered. However, before you start drilling holes in your wall, there are a few things to consider first. You'll need to carefully select an art piece that matches the design of your kitchen and doesn't clash with the color of the countertops or cabinets. You should also check the wall for studs using a magnet or an affordable stud finder, like The StudBuddy. Attaching the wood block to them will ensure the fixture's stability.

When you're putting up the picture that will cover your microwave, you'll need to ensure that there's still plenty of space for ventilation. Consider building in a gap of a few inches at the top and bottom of the art piece, and leaving your new hidden cabinet door open when you're heating up food. You'll also want to position the art piece so that there's room for organizing your spice racks or installing a magnetic knife bar (like this one from Modern Innovations) below the microwave. Make sure to install these extra items on the wall itself rather than the cabinet door to avoid weighing down the hinges. Before you know it you'll have an innovative kitchen storage solution that clears up your countertop and keeps one of your biggest appliances out of sight.