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EPISODE · Aug 17, 2026 · 31 MIN

Do You Really Need a Big Microwave? 7 Kitchen Microwave Mistakes Homeowners Make

from Home Design Chat with Nancy · host Nancy Hugo

Hi Everyone and welcome back to Home Design Chat with Nancy. If you are new to this podcast, I am Nancy Hugo, a certified kitchen designer, with a passion for design.Today we're talking about an appliance that most of us probably don't think about very much. The microwave. It's one of those things that's just...there. You put something in it, push a button, and a couple of minutes later, you're eating. But when you're designing or remodeling a kitchen, the microwave can actually create some pretty interesting design questions.The common questions are how big should it be & where should it go.  Here are the thoughts you should have when purchasing a microwave:Do you really need an enormous microwaveWhen did bigger become betterWhat do you use the microwave forCan you get away with a smaller microwaveThe different types of microwavesWhere should the microwave go?Are Microwaves safe?Is smaller better?The microwave mistakesI hope you learned things about microwaves you didn't know. If you have any questions, email me at [email protected] you want to learn more about me, go to ⁠NancyHugo.com⁠ You will find DesignersCircleHQ.com on my website. It covers everything related to design and features updated podcasts, design trends, design news, and more.Don’t forget to subscribe to my podcast on the platform you use to listen to podcasts.I look forward to your comments.

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