You see the cords and IMO are not one bit better than a cord hidden by the appliance sitting on the counter

We have 2 outlets low and parallel to the counter where we knew our coffee pot and toaster would be plugged in - then we have plug molding for the rest of the space for the occasional items that get pulled out and used (vitamix, mixer etc) - I didnt want to unplug my programmed coffee pot and I didnt want cords hanging down so it seemed like a good compromise

There are also different kinds of plugmold. A friend recently did her kitchen and her electrician was going to install the bulky angled ones. She had to insist he find the thinner, less visible models. The electrician first insisted they didn't exist, so she showed him photos of mine!

I did make the mistake of not putting a regular outlet where we plug our toaster oven and electric kettle. Luckily it is next to the oven stack so not visible from the living areas. If I have guests over I unplug those two appliances.

Really happy to not have any regular outlets on this range wall, which is around 16 ft long. We have never had a need to plug anything on this side of the kitchen.

It really does depend. we don't keep any appliances on our counter so under cabinet outlets were perfect for us. i cant imagine breaking up this backsplash with outlets.

I sense a HAND wring coming...? : )

Are you by chance an engineer?

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Yes, dangling cords look like HELL. Really really awful.

Which means you need to daily, plug in the coffeee pot, or whatever else is hanging around on the counter top.

You can ROTATE a receptacle to long side parallel to counter top' mere inches above it. Lutron come in a hundred roch=ker and box colors.

It isn;'t worth the hand wring I sense will be forthcoming..........: )

@JAN MOYER - is that a jab at engineers because we tend to over analyze/overthink things?

I have a chemical engineering degree + my J.D (law degree) = I may have been told that I "over analyze" a few times . . . 😉

Really the best of all worlds is to know exactly where you will put a countertop appliance and then have an outlet directly behind that. Then thin under cabinet plug strips everywhere else. This particular client didn’t listen to me and then after install said - now I know what you mean about the cords. That coffee maker doesn’t move and she sees the cord everyday (I unplugged it for the photo).

Perimeter outlets are a code issue

Appliance change and they move. Coffee is best near a water supply unless Keurig,

Yes....it was a jab at engineer analysis paralysis. : )

I considered plugmold, but chose subway tile made by a tile company that makes matching switchplates and outlet covers. This way, the outlets are accessible, yet hardly noticeable.

My kitchen has them but since I don’t keep appliances on the counter it’s not an issue. The only thing I DO leave plugged in is my Nespresso but it’s pretty tall & hides most of the cord , also, it’s tucked away on a small counter between the refrigerator & cabinet pantry. Looks better in my kitchen since it’s modern & rather minimalist in style.

Btw, I do unplug my coffee machine if I’m going to be away for a few days. I’ve been advised that countertop kitchen appliances should always be unplugged after use.