The countertop here is lowered about 3 in. While that shrinks space between them and the countertop, some wall cabinets, such as the ones at the range, are required by code to be standard height, giving the kitchen an attractive stepped effect. If children were living in this house, the outlets would have to be childproofed for safety. Staggered burners and front controls on the cooktop eliminate having to reach over hot pots. What looks like a second bank of drawers back in the corner is really a set of open-sided pullout shelves with drawer fronts.
All drawers have full-extension slides.
Some cabinets are new, others are from the original kitchen. Wood is easier to blend than most flooring materials. When matching isn't practical, floors can be extended using a contrasting color or pattern. Just be sure the knee-space flooring is seamless and level with the rest of the floor. THIS FOLD-DOWN eating bar doubles as a desktop for doing paperwork.