Also, if you're in an environment with tall ceilings, you could conceivable put wall shelves over top, or hang things above it (like from a cellar ceiling) to r

Also, if you're in an environment with tall ceilings, you could conceivable put wall shelves over top, or hang things above it (like from a cellar ceiling) to reclaim some of that space. Leaving enough room to access the fridge of course.