Chelsea's Likes
Love the liquor/bottle idea. No one likes to shuffle through their bottles to get what's at the back in a cupboard.
Yay for decreasing counter clutter!
Allow people to wash their hands without "getting in the way" during food prep etc.
Small lip on the back of the counter area--great for putting oils, etc. without losing counter space
Removed table area is great for kids to help in the kitchen without actually being IN the kitchen--probably would get more use than a real kitchen table, too.
Cookbook spot in the pantry
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