The kitchen in my home is fairly compact, long and narrow. It works well for me. And there's so much, decorating-wise, that can be done to personalize and "enlarge" a smaller space. Take a look at these links for some great kitchen designs.
Here's a great link to a video of fall/holiday decorating ideas. Take a look. I am excited about the fall season and look forward to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Have a happy one!