I am building a house from a builder's plan, and the refrigerator is at the end of the counter that leads into the dining room (open plan). There are only the basic over-the-fridge cabinets, so the fridge will look like it is in the dining room. The panel to close it in will cost $1,000. Is that worth it?

I asked for the refrigerator and the pantry to be switched, but the builder is not willing to do that since only a 24 inch fridge will fit.

Any thoughts or suggestions would be helpful. Thanks so much!