Poor bunny! Do people helping out cross your work triangle? I learned that that is a problem in my kitchen. People setting the table have to cross the path between fridge, stove and sink to get to the dishes. Bad idea.

Don't forget to put in something pretty. I love tile. I have 1-inch tiles near my stove which look gray until light moves across them, they have show soft rainbow colors.

I saw an article in the paper which said that most professional people between 20 and 40 regard the kitchen as mere decor. That's a lot of money for decor. I would rather buy the Volvo. (see first post)

SRS, those herbs in the yard sound really great. I've tried growing herbs, but our summers soon get so hot that they turn strong or bitter. Still, they are nice in May and June.