If you feel like experimenting, here's the mod that allows to use certain objects without counters or tables. If you place them with moveobjects and/or shifting, sims will use them almost anywhere.
Doesn't require any particular pack, but may not be Base Game compatible.
Table phones - any table phone, including custom
Microwaves - any microwave
Toaster ovens - any toaster oven
Juicers - any juicer (may require Seasons)
Coffee/espresso/hot chocolate makers - with exception of Juggle Mugs interaction that is universal, this mod affects ONLY maxis objects, including two from Life Stories (requires any pack from OFB or later)
Didn't do food processors.
👎 Animations may look wonky, especially if an object is higher, lower or further than expected.
Be careful with toaster ovens 🔥😐