I inherited a small refrigerator from a friend that sits at the end of the cabinets on the stove side of the kitchen, and it acts like an extension of the counter. I use it for overflow space for drinks for family events, and I can arrange the shelves to put the large stock pot in when I'm brining turkey. Otherwise, it's in use for things that it doesn't matter if I forget they're in there for a while, because I do forget about that one.

This kitchen was well-thought-out, as small as it is. In case you have to downsize. (Link repaired).