Affectionately known as the Bermuda Triangle of kitchens, blind base corner cabinets house much storage but are hard to access. Storage solutions transform these cabinet spaces into more efficient, easily accessible storage. One of the most popular and affordable options is a two-shelf lazy Susan for upper or lower-corner cabinets. It’s easy to install and makes the entire cabinet accessible.
Walk-In Pantry
Keeping the kitchen organized is challenging. From shallow shelves to oversized appliances, there are many places for items to get lost. A walk-in pantry solves this problem, storing everything from food to appliances in one place. The key to designing a walk-in pantry is balancing aesthetics and functionality.
Your designer will consider your desired layout and any structural elements that may affect it. Install cabinets and shelving from floor to ceiling to maximize corner kitchen storage cabinet space. Add a library ladder for easy access to the top shelves. A black door also offers a bold contrast to the rest of your cabinetry and can elevate your pantry. Adding crown molding and decorative hooks for aprons can also add character to your pantry.
Lazy Susans
When a recipe calls for an ingredient in the back of a cabinet, it can often be a frustrating experience to dig through loose spices and condiments in search. With a Lazy Susan, you can avoid this hassle by rotating the turntable shelf to bring your desired items into view. Lazy Susans come in many different shapes, sizes, and tiers, making it easy to find one that fits your storage needs.
According to a pro organizer, you can also use them to group similar items—such as hot and spicy seasonings or canned foods—to make them easier to retrieve. Browse a vast selection of kitchen and dining room lazy susans to keep your cabinets organized and accessible. Just measure your cabinet or pantry space to ensure the shelf fits and rotates freely without running into the cupboard wall.
Shelves
Most upper corner cabinets come with fixed shelves, which can be challenging to reach, especially for heavier items like pots and pans. A storage solution solves this issue and maximizes hard-to-reach spaces. The shelves slide out perpendicular to each other within the cabinet, making it easy to access even the back of the storage space. Lazy Susans are another preferred method for lower-corner kitchen storage cabinets. These spin around a pole like a carousel and are usually two to three tiers.
They are ideal for storing round items like mixing bowls, colanders, and salad spinners. Whether you need to store pots, pans, cans, or jars, there is a shelf system for you. Choose from kidney-shaped, pie-cut, and full round 1 to 3-tier options. These shelves are anti-slip and will fit perfectly into your existing cabinet openings. These shelf systems are also great for blind corner cabinet spaces where it is often hard to reach the far back of the storage area.
Drawers
If you have a kitchen layout with upper and lower cabinets, the space between the two perpendicular lines can be the most difficult to access. Adding drawers to this area makes it more functional for storing items like silverware, cooking tools, and utensils. Drawers are more convenient than a cabinet and can have varying depths to accommodate various sizes of items.
Unlike lower cabinet doors, drawers are mounted on rollers, making them easier to open and close than a cabinet door. For a smoother operation, opt for metal slides designed for the drawer’s weight capacity. To keep your drawers organized, add a front stop that limits forward movement and prevents the drawer from getting pulled out entirely to the point of spilling its contents. This option also works well for a Lazy Susan, helping it rotate and view all its shelves.
