I have a microwave drawer under the counter and an instant hot water thingy under the kitchen sink so don't need a kettle. On the counter is my kitchen aid stand mixer and a round holder for wooden spoons and such. I have plenty of cabinet space and pull out drawers on the bottom cabinets va shelves and doors so my 2 instant pots are in a pull out easily accessible and off the counter. My toaster lives in a drawer. Don't use it much and it is easy to get to. I have a giant sink and it has a slight "lip" on half of which rests a removable grid shelf so dishes can dry out of sight. We are happy with this set up.