Kitchen companies

Having had several different kitchens over the years, I've got to know what I want from a kitchen, which isn't always what a designer thinks I need.
For example, they want to put cupboards on the walls over every worksurface. These are  pretty useless when you're only 5' and a bit tall as I can only reach the bottom 2 shelves on tip toes. Also, they cast shadows on the work surface and its easy to bump your head!!. I have wall cupboards on one wall only, along with a dresser cupboard and a full height unit that used to have a microwave and fridge in it.

All water things go on the outside wall to make plumbing easier. If you put those on your plan first then you work out from there.

Sink,fridge and a stove in kitchen triangle apparently less walking?