Your kitchen is probably the busiest room in your house. Efficiency and functionality are essential, whatever the layout of your kitchen. A common problem, especially among older homeowners, is that the kitchen is just too small. Sometimes it seems like the only solution is to hire a kitchen remodeler to rip them out and start over. But before you reach for the hammer and crowbar, maybe there are ways you can make your kitchen more functional without breaking the bank.We spoke to a kitchen expert about possible options and ways to save small expenses on kitchen remodeling.