When you think about designing a kitchen, you usually are excited about the look and feel of the room, ensuring you can style every inch, especially the corner areas. Picking the right corner kitchen cabinets can be overwhelming.
However, choosing the right option can help you get the most out of your no-man’s land. Whether it’s a lazy Susan versus a blind corner cabinet, or a few modern corner cabinet designs, great layout work can help you convert what is often seen as a dead corner into far more usable space.
At Kabinetry, we are passionate about developing a custom corner kitchen cabinet that fits into a unique style while also providing valuable space-saving options. Follow along to see how our Ontario based team helps homeowners turn difficult corners into functional, and seamless design elements.
Why Corner Kitchen Cabinets Matter
Many homeowners overlook the opportunities design will create in their corner kitchen cabinets and how that design will save and waste space. The corners of your cabinets can become a design trap that can appear to be poorly designed due to space, clutter, and usage; ultimately losing the ability to maximize your efficiency in your kitchen.
Designing cabinets in such a way, whether it’s maximizing the deep corner recesses or allowing traffic to flow in a small kitchen, requires great thought and planning. That’s why Kabinetry specializes in designing efficient, functional, and space-saving corner kitchen cabinet designs that combine aesthetics with functionality.
Types of Corner Kitchen Cabinets
Not all corners are created equal and neither are the cabinets that fill those corners! Picking a quality corner cabinet can really change how you store, access and organize your kitchen contents.
At Kabinetry, we are committed to helping homeowners find the appropriate corner cabinet based around their layout, lifestyle, and individual style preferences.
Here’s a sampling of popular corner cabinet styles that you might like to explore:
- Lazy Susan Corner Cabinet: This cabinet offers rotating trays that make it easy to grab things that are being stored deep inside the corner.
- Blind Corner Cabinet: This cabinet allows for maximum storage from hidden space and features a clever pull-out or sliding mechanism.
- Corner Drawer Cabinet: This option is a bit more modern with angled drawers that fit perfectly into the corner while being a hybrid of style and utility.
- Diagonal Corner Cabinet: This design creates a wider entry with a straight facing door which you could use to display decorative items or storage.
- Corner Sink Base: This cabinet is typically used for accommodating a sink and offers a clever way to use corner space, while keeping plumbing discreetly out of site.
Each option has its own benefits and drawbacks and the Kabinetry is ready to assist you in making a selection that helps you achieve your kitchen vision.
How to Choose the Right Corner Kitchen Cabinet for Your Space?
Selecting corner kitchen cabinets is more than just a task, it’s about finding the best fit for you and your specific space. When choosing corner kitchen cabinets, you need to consider your kitchen layout, storage needs, as well as what will be the most accessible for you.
It may sound like a lot to think about and that’s why working with designers, like those at Kabinetry, can help you find solutions that will maximize every component of your new space.
Here are tips from the pros to start with:
- Think about your layout: take a moment to appreciate the shape, flow and layout of your kitchen—L-shaped and U-shaped kitchens will need different corner layouts.
- Think about accessibility: think about implementing features like lazy Susans and/or pull-outs that allow for better accessibility to those deep corners.
- Think about what you will store: heavy pots and pans will need a heavier-duty shelf, while small appliances will need a space that is a bit more flexible.
- Think about cabinet style: make sure your corner cabinet will compliment your cabinetry style as well as function!
- Consult a pro: Kabinetry’s custom solutions are designed for your exact kitchen measurements and daily use.
Materials, Finishes, and Customization Options
Selecting corner kitchen cabinets is more than just a simple selection- its finding the right fit for you and how you use the available space. Think about your kitchen’s shape, how you want to access your storage, and what your storage needs are.
With a multitude of considerations to juggle, it’s always useful to work alongside experienced designers/brands like Kabinetry to ensure you use every corner efficiently and beautifully.
Here are some recommendations from experts:
- Consider your layout: The shape of your kitchen (L-shaped versus U-shaped) will determine which corner cabinet options are available.
- Look at accessibility: Consider things like lazy Susans or pull-out trays to deal with those deep corners.
- Consider your storage: Heavy pots require shelving capable of carrying, small appliances will need more flexibility.
- Consider cabinet style: Ensure that your corner cabinet offers matching style to your other cabinetry and how you wish to access it.
- Consult the professionals: Kabinetry made custom solutions specifically for your kitchen’s dimensions and usage.
Installation and Professional Advice
Choosing the right corner kitchen cabinets is crucial to optimising the work experience of one of the busiest and most important spaces in a home—the kitchen. With desirable space-saving options and lovely finishes your selection can have an immediate, dramatic effect. With the help of the professionals at Kabinetry, your dream kitchen is not far away.
Our purpose is to help homeowners within the Greater Toronto Area to use every corner, both aesthetically and functionally. Ready to get started picking out corner kitchen cabinets in your Ontario kitchen? Connect with Kabinetry today to book your free consultation and made-to- measure solutions!
