My best friend and I were at her sister's new home, ( a long time ago), and friend was complaining horribly about where her sister kept her flatware.....I couldn't believe that someone could tell someone else how to arrange their kitchen! So, with that in mind, I will give you no "housewarming gift" other than to say - it's yours! Make it how you want it! Don't let anyone tell you how it SHOULD be.
Congrats.