Island with Microwave Drawer and Cookbook Storage

Recessed panel cabinets in two finishes give this contemporary kitchen a clean-lined, uncluttered look. To keep the client’s cookbooks handy but organized, I designed open storage for them on the back side of the island. They are protected from spills, but easy to reach. Our clients don’t use their microwave much, so I placed the built-in Sharp microwave drawer on the back of the island where it out of the way but easily accessible.