Thanks for the dimensions and suggestions!!
Not a milk froth person, so no concern on the proximity to fridge.
We saw the steel rod last week, and same as you, we think that is a must buy for us, lol!! Ya, prep space is very important, but often overlooked. If there isn't enough prep space with the hob and sink together at one end, I rather locate them at opposite ends.
Judging from your experience with oven below stove, we would probably have the built-in oven in a tall unit then. Probably safer when we have kids later.
Thanks again!