Hey tinkerbell!
I love my kitchen! I had it extended last year when we moved into our new house, the kitchen was brand new, but me being a pastry chef, wanted it bigger! The only thing I hate is our tiny pantry, it is just one door (bedroom door size) with 4 shelves in it.
The kitchen benches are shaped like a 'G' and all at the same height but the lip of the 'G' is wider so we have a breakfast bar.. and we have cream splotchy coloured laminex benches with a white splashback. lol, probably sounds a bit confusing. Its great to have lots of bench space though! 3 people could easily be cooking in the kitchen without getting in other peoples ways. our fridge had to be put in the dining room though, but it's right next to the kitchen but not on the tiles.
I could go on and on about my kitchen. I'm so proud of it, yet it's not one of the greatest kitchens I've seen, but it's mine!
Good luck with your reno!