Rustic Microwave Cart

Emily Hilton Interior Design Expert

Emily is a young, talented designer, whose professional interests gravitate towards kitchen and dining spaces. She prides herself on her attention to detail, obsession with functionality, and appreciation for craftsmanship.

Updated 02/05/2021

Often times a mountain home or countryside dwelling doesn't have a pre mounted microwave above the stove like most houses built in the city. It isn't a design flaw, it just didn't seem relevant in the construction. And for that, we give you a microwave cart, with a rustic appeal. Wheel in your microwave, or leave it in one spot, but do it from your rustic microwave cart.

Buying Guide

A microwave is one of the biggest eaters of counter space in kitchens. Don’t you just wish you could use that space for something more decorative or perhaps important? Well, you can! You no longer have to suffer having the lack of storage or be welcomed in your kitchen with an ugly-looking counter if you make use of a rustic microwave cart!

The rustic microwave carts available for you to purchase online are pushing the standards in terms of design and functionality! Read on as we’ll give you tips on how to find the best one for your home.

What feature to look for in a rustic microwave cart?

Casters - As mentioned above, microwave carts can come with casters so they can be rolled in and stored easily. One mistake most homeowners make is choosing the cart that’s stationary and they just add casters to the unit later on as they’ve realized they need a portable cart. Although it’s easy to get casters and attach them to the cart, the installation process is dangerous and it’s a task that’s best left to the professionals. After all, you wouldn’t want to inflict damage to a useful furniture piece such as a microwave cart.
Drawers - The ability to stash kitchen items and hide them away whenever you have company is an excellent reason for you to get a rustic microwave cart with drawers. You won’t just be able to have a more organized kitchen, but you’ll have the perfect location as well for your hot pads which you’ll need whenever you’re getting hot plates of food out of your microwave. You don’t have to worry about the handle or pull of the drawer/s as you can easily throw it out and change it with one that matches the hardware present in your kitchen.
Towel Rack - A towel rack will offer you with more storage solution, so your microwave cart isn’t just for holding your microwave. By having a cart with a towel rack, your kitchen will never be without a clean towel present. You'll be able to clean spills from your microwave as well. Every cook knows it is an incredible idea to have kitchen towels available around the clock in several places within a kitchen. That is if you want your kitchen to be as neat and clean as possible.

How to get the appropriate size of a rustic microwave cart?

Since you will be adding a piece of furniture that will take some floor space, you need to consider the size that’s available in your kitchen for a microwave cart. The lasting you’d want is having a kitchen that feels cramped or one that appears even smaller by getting a cart that’s too big. Remember the advantage of having a cart with wheels as it’s portable. When it is not needed, you’ll simply be able to roll the entire unit in one corner, under a countertop, or against a wall.