Alternatives to Corner Cabinets

Lazy Susan Design

• A lazy Susan is a functional alternative to common corner cabinet shelves. A lazy Susan is a circular tray that slides in and out of the corner cabinet and provides storage options for pots, pans and other smaller kitchen appliances. Since it slides out, so you do not have to bend down and reach in the corner cabinet to get the items you need. This design is ideal for those with back problems or those who enjoy having an organized cabinet.

Angled Drawers

• Another option for corner cabinet units is installing a set of drawers. A modern approach is to install drawers at a 45-degree angle, meaning the visible corner is angled rather than installed at a full 90 degrees. These drawers pull out on an angle, providing plenty of storage in the corner cabinet space. The amount of drawers depends on your needs, meaning you can have three larger drawers or five thinner drawers for utensils.

Ninety-Degree Drawer Set

• Drawers can also replace the corner shelving cabinets while keeping the 90-degree angle that identifies the corner. These drawers are designed with a 45-degree inward angle front, meaning it is a full drawer set with a corner-angled front face panel. The hardware, such as handles or knobs, is placed on both sides, so it looks like two sets of drawers when closed. Again, this design allows you to have several smaller drawers or two to three larger drawers for appliance storage.

Sliding Cabinet Drawer

• A sliding cabinet drawer is a large platform that pulls in and out of the cabinet using the cabinet door. The door is unhinged from the cabinet frame and mounted to the end of the platform. This solution is ideal if you have large items to store, but common shelving space is not large enough. These types of sliding drawers attach to the cabinet frame using gliding tracks.