The original 1973 kitchen with a drop ceiling and fluorescent lights.  After 35 years, the electric coil burners still worked but the oven didn't.  Yeah for microwaves.

This is how I had it set up.  Everything was accessible.  The pot lids on the back splash I affectionately called my "hubcap collection".

Now I have a gas cook top, cherry cabinets and corian counter tops.  I have to redefine "accessible" but it's working for me.  (Old dog, new tricks category)