Cramped counters and not nearly enough storage

I suppose that would be near the top of nearly everyone's list. In this kitchen I have a few feet on one counter on the other side of the cooktop and a few more feet next to the sink on the opposite wall.

 

I also loathe with a white hot intensity that stoopid stainless backsplash that has zero charm of any sort. What an awful cold, hard thing to look at when you're standing at the cooktop working.

Done