My whole baking area is 30" deep soapstone. The drawers are full extension as I wanted the most storage that I could get. It has been amazingly helpful for organization purposes. I also love the way I have SO much more room to work. My KA takes up so much less room. When I bake I do many loaves at one time and lots of different projects. The whole process is enhanced by the deeper countertop. I have under cab Zenon lighting. I really like the quality of the light and they do not get hot. I have a dimmer on them. Wouldn't be without it. My cabs are 24" above the counter and are 15" deep, they are 48" tall.. I love having them up higher. I don't care for the "in your face" of lower cabs and I wanted the max space to be able to raise and lower my mixer. I can reach everything on my first shelves and the stuff on the front of the 2nd shelves. I am 5'2" so I was going to need a step stool anyway :) Hope this helps and let me know if I can answer any questions. I have over 6 years now with this space and wouldn't change a thing. Here are 2 pics:

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