They might not be as badly designed as ovens, but miniature microwaves available for sale were pretty sad. I found one that might possibly have worked, and it was black and had a cord, which can be an exciting detail, but not for a hanging microwave.
This was pretty easy, since I didn't attempt to make it open. Firstly an online image search for 'range microwave' until I found a design I liked and felt I could imitate. I made a box of out illustration board, with an interior wall just inside the microwave door. (I'm thinking about sticking in a 'glass' turning tray inside.) The entire front s one piece with a window cut out and lines created with embossing tools. I carved a handle out of balsa, although I could have gotten away with just the inline push button on the bottom right, but after carving the two handles for the oven I was feeling pretty confident about it. I used posterboard to add some 3D detailing to the front.
I'm enjoying the detailing, but it gets complicated. The top bit of the microwave gets venting, which I need to figure out how to do, and also buttons and the display on the right side, which obviously I haven't even attempted on the oven! Plus I'm aware that there's more venting or SOMETHING on the bottom, for which I need a fine mesh.
But just looking at this unfinished picture pleases me. I have a realistic looking microwave! The original one was a plastic kit that was so old it came with a wood paneling sticker for around the sides. I peeled it off finally, but it didn't help.
I have the feeling the kitchen's going to be my favorite room.
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