As noted above, corners are utilized for storing large items that don&#x27;t otherwise fit comfortably on the counter.<p>In my own kitchen, the corner is used to store a mid-size toaster over.  There is still plenty of room in front of the oven to butter toast or other smaller cooking tasks.<p>Take away the corner and my toaster is now moved to a straight piece of counter, where is takes all of the depth when open, and with no room in front to butter my toast.<p>This is a simple case of putting the needs of the few ahead of the many.  I&#x27;m all for accessible public spaces, but why should my home be required to be built in such a way that it is less useful to me?