In order to get any useful information, you really need to draw out the space with dimensions and any limitations noted. Also, are you sure the intercom box cannot be relocated? If the outlet box is a standard electrical outlet, it can be moved if needed. Somethings aren't needed and some aren't worth it, but don't assume you can't do things and box yourself in without checking.

Uh oh, your kitchen sounds even more difficult than mine! (7x10 galley in Queens)

A floorplan would help. Meanwhile, I'll just say that I was impressed with the looks and prices of Hanssem cabinets - they have a low end with very few door options that I think look more expensive than they are. KitchenWorld in Flushing carries them at good prices. (I priced cabinets there but I didn't end up going with them.) There are also a number of inexpensive granite places in the neighborhood.

Look into custom cabinetmakers ... they can make every inch count because they aren't limited to what their "line" does.

I agree, if you can swing custom cabinets - it would be a great space maximizer. Also, open shelving is wonderful in keeping smaller kitchens open and airy. I had the deep white shelves from Ballard Designs in my last (teeny tiny) kitchen - they held a ton of stuff and really kept the kitchen from feeling cramped. I had them packed with white dishes, and the overall look was bright and modern. Other random thoughts include - gas ranges with continuous grates are nice as they can function as a flat work space and I would also really consider the Kohler Stages sink as you can utilize the sink area as prep space with cuttingboard. Small kitchens can be wonderful and very efficient, good luck!

good suggestions above. i got a well priced quote on omega/dynasty, they come in 3" increments. they extended a sale they were having until 9-june. 10% off cabinetry.

I gave a price to one of my customers out of my store for a 27.5' kitchen in the ultra modern flat door style using a reall maple wood vener on the door and drawer slabs with solid wood face frame in particle board box and shelf construction using 36" wall cabinests including crown light rail roll out trays and slide out trash can for get ready......$2,993.32 including tax and delivery to the customres house.

The all plywood box with dove tail drawers and soft close full extension rails was $3,789.68 using www.smartcabinetry.com It is a made in the USA cabinet by an Amish company that has their business together!

shop around. You do not have to buy more expensive cabinets from companies with brand name recognition when you are on a budget.

I just priced a 29.5 ft kitchen for another customer with raised panel panited maple cabinets with glaze in plywood box solid wood drawers with soft close rails a up down in and out cabinet design thru out with turned posts spice drawers and all kinds of stuff for $7,043.01 with tax.

I specialize in affordable alternatives in all cabinet styles from stock to custom. There are many stores like mine that can offer you true alterenatives. Look for one in your area and you will be surprised how many truly affordable alternitives you really have. Is it really worth paying twice the price to increase 2 or 3 cabinets by 2" in width with a shade tree cabinet maker that will do it for the same price as Dynasty? When you state your budget is limited in your view? I think it is a waste of money to get a name or the ability to say you have custom cabinets to all your friends when they come over. Be smarter than a superficial person of the world.

Do not get me wrong I have several custom companies too that I use and love. When I read these posts I see a stigma on this message board that only custom cabinets look good. It is just not true.

I offer 135 different cabinets in 30" 36" or 42" wall cabinet height with crown and light rail- 10 granite colors we call level 1,- original kitchen removal- new kitchen installation- and painting for $7,000 - $10,500 for any 20' of kitchen. 10 x 10 would be 20 ft.

If I can do it many other smart stores can do it also. You can afford dreams with some real looking around.