In this case, the shelf will be more practical, since the cabinet doors will take up too much space.
Similarly, you can talk about the kitchen door. Of course, it is better when the door to the kitchen opens out. Countertops and ends, as well as the rest of the furniture is desirable with rounded corners. Thus, it becomes possible to free the necessary space. The interior of a small kitchen room is the task for practical and economic women who like to use all the available free space with the maximum benefit. As a rule, there is free space under the sink, where the whole large household utensils are necessarily placed, which will be needed for cooking.