Making the Most of a Corner Cabinet
It’s no secret that a corner cabinet can be a challenge from an accessibility standpoint—we often hear complaints from frustrated homeowners who wish for a more functional and accessible space. We understand your frustration, and we’re here to help you make the most out of your corner cabinets.
The biggest issue with corner cabinets is almost always being unable to properly access them. The doors on a corner cabinet are typically very small, and combined with the fact that the average Canadian kitchen typically has a large appliance of some sort next to the cabinet, things can quickly become congested.
There are a number of incredible hardware add-ons for various types of corner cabinets that we’ve used in many projects to make the most out of these inevitable design challenges.
Lazy Susans
Lazy Susans are an excellent way to get the most out of your corner cabinet space, although they can result in some wasted space; especially Lazy Susan models which feature a support post up the middle of the unit. The application best suited to a Lazy Susan in a corner cabinet is the pie cut corner version. There are typically two doors that are hinged together to open as one, meeting in the corner. When opened, a vast amount of easily accessible storage space is revealed, helping you get the most out of your corner cabinet. If you’re looking to increase the accessible real estate inside your corner cabinet, we recommend keeping a full depth shelf and installing an independent Lazy Susan unit on each shelf, similar to the one pictured below.
LeMans System
A LeMans system is best suited to a blind corner cabinet, where you open the door to reveal access into the cabinet corner from one side. A LeMans system is a very smooth and sleek option from an operational standpoint, and is available in a wide variety of sizes and clearances. They’re soft close and when measured properly, can effectively eliminate the annoyance of having a corner cabinet. When you’re planning a new kitchen that features a corner, you should consider this type of corner over the traditional pie cut corner. When the budget permits, our design expert always recommends installing pullout hardware, whether it’s a LeMans system or not. Various sizes are listed here.
Magic Corner
This user friendly application is also best suited to a blind corner cabinet design. Magic corners attach to the cabinet door, meaning all the user has to do is open their cabinet door to access their newfound storage space.
Keep in mind: If you’re looking to take on the upgrade of your corner cabinet as a DIY project, it’s crucial that you take proper measurements of every aspect of your cabinet to ensure that the hardware will fit. You’ll most likely need to order your corner cabinet hardware through a supplier like Kitchen Gallery. These items are not returnable without a restocking fee. Measure twice and cut once to ensure that you get it right the first time. With all the engineering and the high quality materials used in corner cabinet hardware, they can often run you quite a hefty sum. These products are designed to make your life easier and maximize your space, and unfortunately it doesn’t come without spending some money. On average, a truly great piece of corner hardware will run you upwards of $500.
To get started on installing your corner cabinet hardware today, contact the team at Kitchen Gallery. Our design expert will get to work in finding hardware that meets your needs and makes the most out of your corner cabinet, keeping your style preferences and budget in mind throughout the entire process.