I like that idea - having more than once put a pan on one burner & turning on the one in front/behind.

My stove is electric & as I don't have enough bench space (a common complaint!) I cover my burners with cute covers & use the space. First 2 sets were decorated with flowers, current set that I intend to keep has ducks which match the contact plastic on the board that I put on my freezer which is my working space.

Sets have been replaced cos turning on the heat under them has unfortunate consequences, tho it never leads to the smoke alarm going off, just a a bit of a smell & another ruined cover.

One of the ducks got heated recently - I've become very fast at removing them. Score so far - 3 totally ruined covers, & several heated covers.

sandra