When we redid our kitchen, we set everything up to maximize space and movement. Unloading the dishwasher is my least favorite kitchen responsibility so I have everything close to the dishwasher - plates, dishes, utensils - so I can unload the dishwasher without a lot of extra movement. I am probably a bit obsessive with cleaning as I go and putting things away but in these days of Zoom and Teams and Meet, my colleagues can see my living space so it needs to be presentable, at least for me.
John, to your question about sharing space, this is one we are still working through. At our cottage, we have one office (my husband uses) and I prefer to be in the great room. That comes with needing to use the kitchen, get the dog to take him out, walk through the space, etc. We have a quick check in every morning (who has what, when) so we can be conscientious for each other. If I need a quiet space, I will swap briefly and use the office.
I do put all my technology away each evening; it's a good visual transition from work to not-work and allows us to shift our focus. The longer this goes on, the more we will learn.