Which kitchen storage accessory is right for my corner?

Is there a perfect kitchen storage corner accessory? Is the cup half full? Every accessory that is made for corner units has pros and cons. This article will explore the benefits and drawbacks of several of the most common corner units for kitchen storage.

Lazy Susan – Probably the best known of the kitchen storage accessories for corner situations for a standard corner cupboard. They rotate the food from back to front so that all the food can be seen. Shelf-mounted units are available without the traditional center pole in the way, but the food that falls in the back is difficult to reach, it is a circular unit in a square space, so not all the space is used, Many inexpensive versions have become people who opt for this solution because they cannot bear the weight that is placed on them and they break. I must also warn you that the installation of some Lazy Susan units requires removal of the cabinet top and countertop. If you cannot remove a complete shelf from the cabinet through the door, you will not be able to install a complete Lazy Susan.

Corner Drawers – Manufacturers have recently created a corner drawer unit consisting of 3 or 4 drawers that extend to the bottom of the corner. These take up a lot of space when fully extended and leave much of the corner unused. It is a new option, but unless you are replacing your cabinets, I would not recommend it. Traditionally, corner cabinets are made with doors. In a remodel, all drawer fronts would have to be made new and much of the storage that had been usable would be lost.

Removable Units – Blind corners are suitable for removable accessories. Many manufacturers make them, so there is a good selection to find what you are looking for. These units work on the idea that the area to one side of the door goes back up to 24 “, so a 24” door with one unit that is pulled forward allows a second 24 “unit in the corner. Enter the space directly behind the door. Different units are made with the first unit swinging to the side or the second unit pulling out as well. Uses a lot of floor space to open it but uses most of the corner space and makes it very easy to access.

Corner Recycling Centers – Keeps your waste bins from being seen in separate bins for recycling and waste, these kitchen storage units fit in most standard corner units. The easily accessible space that was previously allocated to waste is now available for items that were previously in the corner.

Once you have made a decision on the type of kitchen storage corner you want to use, you will need to check all the necessary measurements to make the unit fit your space; door size, height, cabinet depth, cabinet width. Compare them with the dimensions indicated by the manufacturers. If all the dimensions match ten, go for it! You might be surprised how happy you are using your kitchen when you can get the items you need when you need them.