For sure you'd want ceilings that are higher than 8'. So, of course you can have taller cabinets.

Absolutely you can, and many tall people do. I think the only thing to really consider is whether you'll only be in the house a short time and need to worry about resale; otherwise, do the kitchen and bathroom counters taller, and raise the height of the upper kitchen cabinets to where they're comfortable. I agree on the taller ceilings as well.

I have seen kitchen articles where homeowners went with 40” counter heights. If the cost of custom extra-tall base cabinets becomes prohibitive, consider putting the cabinets on top of drawer bases. Toe space drawers are very handy for flat items like placemats, tablecloths, platters, and such. Get them with push-to-open drawer slides where you just quickly press inward with your toe and release and the drawer pops open.