Corner Cabinet Organizers
We say this often, but it bears repeating: When it comes to kitchen design, efficiency is key. For instance, one of the most awkward and inefficient spaces in most kitchens is the corner cabinet, blind cabinet, or where two cabinet runs meet. Whether it’s two base or wall cabinets, the corners are often dark and difficult to access. According to industry studies, the average American spends over 225 hours per year in the kitchen, so it makes sense to address the importance of corner cabinet organizers. But how do you solve this kitchen corner cabinet conundrum?
Lazy Susan Cabinets
Most people think of the Lazy Susan as a relic from the 1960s. Historians have traced the concept back as far as 18th century England, when it was more commonly known as the dumbwaiter. However, the first written advertisement appeared in a 1917 issue of Vanity Fair. These classic rotating shelves were an innovation of kitchen cabinet efficiency. Today they’re still filling that dark and inaccessible void in corner cabinetry.
The Lazy Susan blind base corner cabinet has rotating “half moon” hardwood shelves that bring your stored items out to you for easy access. As a result, no more digging blindly into the dark recesses of your base cabinet to find pantry items you need.
In the past, Lazy Susan cabinet organizers have gotten a bad name because of cheap plastic shelves rotating around a pole where items continually fall off. CliqStudios Lazy Super Susans offer two fixed, solid hardwood shelves with pie-shaped trays that spin 360 degrees independently on top of each shelf. This does away with the pole/shaft that lazy susans used years ago. Rotating trays allow you to store much larger items while maintaining the convenient spinning action. Access to the trays is through bi-fold “gull wing” doors that open 170 degrees.
Wall Easy Reach Cabinet
Like the Super Susan, bi-fold doors swing away 170 degrees on this corner wall cabinet. That means, you can easily access stored pantry items, or whatever you wish. In addition, you can choose between one to three adjustable shelves depending on cabinet height.
Corner Cabinet Experts
CliqStudios kitchen designers are experts at using space efficiently — especially in those blind corners! Contact a designer today so they can help you choose the best corner cabinet organizers for your unique design needs. In short, they have the experience and industry know-how to guide you through all those awkward corner cabinet kitchen layouts and beyond!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I organize a corner cabinet?
Corner kitchen cabinets can be organized in many ways. You can use the top spinning tray for bread or canned goods, and the bottom tray for dry noodles and canned pasta sauce. Some homeowners even use plastic or woven baskets to organize each food category. Whatever way this cabinet is organized, keep like items together so they are easy to find.
How do I organize pots and pans in a corner cabinet?
Base corner cabinets (with or without a lazy susan) are excellent for pots and pans storage. The most popular method of organization is the stacking method, however, dividers for lids and pans can be used as well.
Are corner cabinets useful?
Yes. Corner kitchen cabinets can be very useful both in storage, design and use. They make use of an area of the kitchen that would otherwise go unused.
Do corner cabinets save space?
Yes. Corner cabinets take advantage of difficult-to-access space in the kitchen that would typically go unused. Corner cabinet storage makes great use of this space so you can use every inch of your kitchen.
How do you make a corner kitchen cabinet?
Corner cabinet construction is a very complex process. If you are looking to tackle a project like this, consult a professional and do you research before beginning.
What can you do with a blind corner cabinet?
Blind corner cabinets can be very useful corner cabinets. If you have a blind corner cabinet with adjustable shelves, this is a great place for any dry goods like pasta, canned goods, and bread. However, this could be another great place for pots and pans storage. Some homeowners purchase a blind corner cabinet organizer for this difficult space to make it easier to use.
What do you put in a corner cabinet?
Almost any cooking tool or pantry item can be stored in a corner kitchen cabinet. This will depend on how you best function in your kitchen and what your preferences are. Some use it as a pantry for all their dry goods and others use it for pots and pans storage.
