Another zone in our kitchen that is a part of the food prep area houses the new microwave and the toaster. (homemadelovely.com)
Depending on the size of your room, you might want to combine cooking and prep areas with dining and living zones all in one open - plan space. (idealhome.co.uk)
It also serves as extra prep area in the kitchen and a crafting area for me, so it's a hardworking surface! (theinspiredroom.net)