I ripped out a giant island that dominated the kitchen to the point that I couldn't get around the dishwasher (Had to hop over the lid to get to the other cabinets for some dishes) It was one of many ???? things the builder did.
Now, the entire room is open from the front door with all new LVP flooring, half new cabinets and new sink. The Lazy Susan is where I ran out of money, and plan on new upper cabinets as well. The Red paint has to go of course.
I made the countertop from 2x6's and 2x4's, glued, Kreg screwed and routed with a Roman Ogee bit and used some Lifetime wood treatment on it, which is great for that type of wood, but some leaked onto the cabinets so I was forced to stain them as well, which didn't turn out so great. I'm probably going to replace those cabinets, as the Bluish reaction isn't what I am looking for.
Then again, I would probably only replace if I sold, and would put in a marble or quartz countertop anyway.
For me, it's as redneck as it can get, which is perfectly fine. If I ever build a shop, I'll move all that in there. The good thing about home scratch counters is if a piece of the 2x6 goes bad for some reason, I take that piece out and replace it. Using Lifetime treatment, you are supposed to spray it down with water shortly after applying, and it is waterproof from then on.
As far as the oven, NEVER EVER get a double, they flat out don't work. Or, Samsung doesn't work. Either or, the top oven wouldn't heat, so the repair guy showed up, took out the divider between the ovens and said don't ever use the divider and you'll be fine, defeating the purpose of the 2 ovens, which cost hundreds more than a regular oven.