Is Customizing Countertop Heights Worth the Kitchen Remodel Hassle?

So, I’ve been redoing my kitchen lately, and let me tell you, I did not anticipate the whole countertop height dilemma. The old setup was your typical 36 inches, but both my partner and I are not exactly towering over others, which meant that chopping veggies often ended up being a pain in the back. So, this time around, I took matters into my hands and decided to lower it to around 34.5 inches. And let me just say, what a game-changer! Prepping food feels like a breeze now, no more straining or bending awkwardly. But, as luck would have it, with every solution comes a new set of problems: the dishwasher barely squeezed in, and the cabinets’ proportions now seem a bit wonky. Anyone else out there experimented with different countertop heights in various kitchen zones? Do you reckon this unconventional approach is worth the trouble, or is it safer to stick to the tried-and-true 36-inch standard?