I had to laugh at your post, because I often find myself reclaiming all kinds of areas in my home. (Most recently was a dry wall, and painting excursion) That said, it is your kitchen, and you should be comfortable within it. If that means revamping your kitchen to suit your needs, so be it. There are some things that work well for others, that wouldn't necessarily work for me, but their kitchen isn't mine, so it's beside the point.