being over the age of 60, I would not like bending over all the time with the 16 ft. of cabinets, I would rather have tall cabinets with loads of shelving, not too deep... Maybe some doors with windows to see the nice array of colors. Tall cabinets(or built in shelving) on both ends of the windows with a great big window seat with storage under the seats
.It is going to be a great adventure for you, best of luck. What a super house warming that could be, bring FQ's as a gift!