If you live in a small apartment and need to maximize the space that you have in your kitchen, having an under cabinet microwave is essential for functionality. Unlike other appliances that take up a lot of space, under cabinet microwaves are able to fit under most spaces that you could think of putting them in, freeing up much needed space on your kitchen countertops. You can fit them in most places that a regular microwave oven cannot, and provides convenience and luxury for anyone who lives in a dorm room or otherwise small apartment.

But that isn’t all; these mini microwaves are also energy efficient. Not only will your household be friendlier to the environment due to the small fraction of energy it uses up to operate, but your electric bill will also be smaller and easier to manage on a month to month basis. If you’re worried about the aesthetics of your kitchen, you could always opt to get a red microwave with similar specs to take advantage of its looks and its size. Most people are under the false assumption that under cabinet microwaves are too small to fit most dishes; actually, unless you’re heating up several dishes at a time you won’t run into any problems making all the food you want heated to fit inside.

Most models for under cabinet microwaves come with the features that are essential with every microwave; namely, presets for the most popular microwaveable treats, and adequate heating power so you’re not left with heating food for much longer than usually necessary. Other models, such as the Sharp R-1214 under cabinet microwave, comes with a Keep Warm feature which will allow you to leave the food inside after heating without letting it get cold — perfect for the multitasking family member who always seems to be in a rush during the morning!