On the counter: Microwave, kettle, coffee grinder, toaster.

Kept in pantry:

Blender, instant pot, food processor, slow cooker, immersion blender, big Kitchen Aid mixer.

There have been times the mix has been different. In my household it’s my husband who would want everything tucked away, I would keep more out.

If I use it multiple times a week (like the coffeemaker and toaster), it lives on the counter. Things that only get used occasionally (like the stand mixer and food processor) live in the cupboard. Basically if it isn’t going to get used again this week, it gets put away.

I do have ample space and tend to keep them on the counters with exceptions. The waffle press is out because we use it more than the blender which is away. The food processor is out though cause we use it more.

I’m in the middle of our kitchen reno right now and I’m gonna hang big heavy duty wire shelves in the one section. They’re gonna hold an air fryer, ice maker, toaster, etc. Might even put a kegerator under them.

There is no such thing as ample counter space.

The guys were complaining that their partners wanted everything put away – even stuff they use every morning like the toaster and blender.

I’m not putting a blender or toaster away after using them in the morning. Whoever wants me to can pound sand.

I really prefer more counter space, but I wouldn’t put away daily use appliances like the coffee maker. If counter space wasn’t an issue, I would still prefer a more clean look of having less appliances out. It’s less visual clutter and kitchens already have a lot of visual clutter generally.

Crumbs and such still collect under the appliances on the counter and it’s a pain to clean around them every time as well.