It is a wonderful idea if 36" height is your ideal cutting height. Otherwise go for wall cabinets since they come in 24", 30", 36", and 42" heights and shorter. (Yes, I used to design kitchens) However cabinets from the big box stores can become very pricey very fast and are out of my budget. I suggest checking out places like Habitat for Humanity resale stores if you are on a limited budget. I've known people to buy a brand new house and immediately rip out the kitchen because they don't like the style of cabinet. These cabinets end up at Resale stores or on Craigslist.