At Askin Cabinets, we think a kitchen ought to be both elegant and practical. To maximize your culinary flow, every square foot should be designed with ease of use in mind. A Lazy Susan cabinet can be one way to do this in your design.
These creative cabinets have a revolving circular tray that makes it simple to get to objects kept in awkward-to-reach cabinet corners. Lazy susans not only improve kitchen functionality but also give a modern, convenient touch that homeowners adore.
What is a Lazy Susan Cabinet?
A cabinet with a lazy susan tray built within is called a lazy susan cabinet. The tray is a revolving, circular shelf that rotates inside the cabinet to give simple access to items kept at the rear. To accommodate a range of cabinet sizes, lazy susans are available in multiple sizes and configurations.
Some common types of lazy susan cabinets include:
- Pie-Cut: This kind has two to four rotating shelves and fits inside a typical corner cabinet. Connected shelves usually rotate around a central pole, facilitating easy access to stored items and smooth rotation.
- Kidney-Shaped: The kidney-shaped Lazy Susan, which fits in a corner cabinet, is fashioned more roundedly than the pie-cut variety. Because the shelves in this design may each rotate independently around a central axis, even more accessible storage is possible.
- D-Shape: The D-shaped Lazy Susan is a fantastic choice for inclined cabinets or ones with a flat-front design because of its flat edge, which enables it to be placed flush against the cabinet door. When it comes to optimizing storage in unique cabinet forms, this type is especially helpful.
- Full-Round: The full-round Lazy Susan, which has circular shelves that completely revolve around a central point, is perfect for bigger corner cabinets. Larger kitchen products are ideal for storage because of this design’s larger storage capacity.
Why Add a Lazy Susan to Your Kitchen?
Including lazy susan cabinets in your kitchen design has several advantages.
- Space Optimization: By making the most of awkward corner areas, lazy susans let you store more stuff in less linear cabinet space. This optimization is particularly beneficial for small kitchens or galley-style kitchens.
- Better Organization: Lazy susan cabinets help to create a sense of order in your kitchen cabinetry by keeping everything properly placed and visible. Each layer can be assigned to particular things for easy organization.
- Accessibility: You won’t have to stretch your arms or back to reach that spice container or saucepan. With only a single spin, the revolving tray delivers everything to you. For people who have mobility issues, this accessibility is perfect.
- Design Versatility: Because lazy susans are available in a wide range of materials and finishes, they may be easily incorporated into the overall look and feel of your kitchen cabinets.
Including a Lazy Susan Cabinet in the Design of Your Kitchen
Here are some pointers to help you get the most out of this versatile and space-saving kitchen addition if you’re thinking about adding a lazy Susan cabinet:
Choose the Appropriate Size and Setup
To guarantee that you choose the right size and setup for your lazy Susan cabinet, measure the area where the corner cabinet will be placed. In addition to the necessary number of shelves or trays, take into account the cabinet’s height, depth, and diameter. You can get help selecting the ideal lazy Susan cabinet for your area from a qualified kitchen designer.
Plan for Efficient Organization
Give careful thought to how you’ll arrange the interior space before putting it in your lazy Susan cabinet. Trays, boxes, or dividers can be used to keep things organized and accessible. For maximum efficiency, group items according to their intended use or frequency of use.
Include Lighting
For the contents of your lazy Susan cabinet to be visible and accessible, proper lighting is necessary. For best visibility, install interior LED lights within the lazy Susan cabinet itself or think about adding under-cabinet lighting.
Coordinate with Your Kitchen Layout
Think about where to put your lazy Susan cabinet to your work zones and traffic flow while you’re creating your kitchen layout. Place it to enhance convenience and reduce needless movement when preparing and cleaning up after meals.
Ready to Install a Lazy Susan? Call Askin Cabinets!
Discover how transforming your kitchen space with lazy susan cabinets can improve functionality and flow by collaborating with our team of talented designers and installers. Your future self will appreciate you for making the most of every square inch and those sometimes underutilized corner cabinets!