you two sound like we to do

as soon as i have a little more into the kitchen savings acct i set up a few years ago, my hubs & i will be going thru this same issue. so ..i'll be following this thread & see what comes up when the discussion enters into the realm of flooring, lighting, wall color & counter tops. my guy also like your guy in that cleaning/helping to clean never even enters his mind. and after all these years i know better than to ask him to clean anything.
so ...
...i agree with you on the cupboards. i've been looking at shaker style. no grooves, ledges or handles to clean around
...i agree with you on garbage can. i had a tall thin step open lid in last house, after redo, i'll have room in this house
ok ..next decision?