Home décor projects are always fun, but there are some challenging aspects to them. For kitchen redesigning, one of the trickiest parts is dealing with the corner cabinet space. While straight kitchens are easier to work with, most kitchens fall into an L-shape, which means there's at least one corner to tackle. Many designers and DIY enthusiasts struggle with kitchen corner cabinets. If you're currently redesigning your kitchen, these kitchen corners might be on your mind. Let's explore some cool ideas to handle those corner-aches.
Pie Cut Lazy Susan
If you're not a fan of blind corner kitchen cabinet ideas, there are alternatives to consider. One popular option that most interior designers go for is the Lazy Susan. This timeless trick involves a pie-cut design, where you can rotate the pies to access items stored in the back. It's perfect for keeping frequently used items, as nothing gets stuck at the back due to the rotating mechanism.
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Corner Drawers
If you're tired of seeing the Lazy Susan design in every house you visit, consider changing it up with corner pullouts. From the outside, these pullouts look like any other cabinet in your kitchen. However, they pull out and unfold to provide easy access to the stored items.
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Blind Corners
Out of all the corner cabinet options, blind corners offer a simple and practical solution. When one door closes, another one opens - quite literally. The kitchen cabinets keep going in a line, and as the counter hits the corner, the cabinets also turn 90 degrees. However, when you open one corner door, the other one on its side becomes inaccessible. If you're not bothered by closing one door to open the other, this design is a classic choice.
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Diagonal Corner Cabinet
Give your kitchen an ingenious look by cutting out the need for corner cabinets altogether. Instead of going for the traditional L-shape, opt for a diagonal cabinet design. This will not only eliminate clashing corner drawers but also remove 90-degree angles from your kitchen, creating a brighter and more visually appealing space.
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Corner Sink
A sink in the corner might not save space, but it can add a unique touch to your kitchen's aesthetics. If you have enough space and want to prioritize looks, consider installing a corner sink. With no pull-out drawers involved, you won't have to worry about corner cabinet storage. Additionally, the extra counter space behind the sink can be adorned with beautiful houseplants.
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Swinging Pullouts
For those who prefer convenience over everything else, swinging pullouts are the way to go. Say goodbye to peeking inside the cabinets to find the right utensil. With swinging pullouts, simply open the door and pull out the shelves. These pullouts offer better lighting compared to Lazy Susans, as they come out in the open, making it easier to find the utensils you need.
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Opt For An Open Aesthetic
If you want to avoid dealing with upper corner kitchen cabinets altogether, consider installing floating shelves and creating a breakfast bar. This open aesthetic is inviting, calming, and makes your kitchen look more spacious without upper cabinets.
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Dead Space
Sometimes, it's not possible to optimally utilize corner space, especially in older homes. If you're redesigning an old home and can't find a practical way to utilize the corner space, it's best to leave it as is. However, dead space doesn't have to look bad. By painting it in the same color as the rest of the cabinet space, you can merge it with the cabinets and create a beautiful and seamless look.
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Accordion Cabinet
Among various corner cabinet designs, the accordion style stands out as one of the best options. These double doors open like an accordion, providing full access to the contents of the shelves behind. With this design, you can make the most of all the corner space. Accordion cabinets are not only popular in kitchens but also in other tight spaces such as bedrooms and storerooms.
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Open Shelves
For a cost-effective and unique look, consider incorporating open floating shelves. These shelves are perfect for displaying houseplants, cookie jars, and beautiful individual crockery pieces. Wooden shelves are a popular choice as they blend well with any background and optimize the utilization of corner space.
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Corner Pantry
Instead of wasting space or struggling with a small corner cabinet pantry, make the most of it by turning the entire corner into a pantry. This idea works well with certain floor plans and offers a great use of the available space.
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Bring The Cabinet Down To The Countertop
In this unique kitchen design, as the cabinets and counters meet at a corner, the cabinet extends all the way down to the countertop, providing additional storage space. While it sacrifices a bit of counter space, the extra storage is definitely worth it.
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Beverage Bar
Why waste your corner space on general kitchen stuff when you can transform it into a stylish beverage bar? Install a coffee machine, a wine rack, and some drinkware to turn a dull kitchen corner into something beautiful and useful.
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Store Small Appliances
It's not just the corner cabinets that can be tricky to figure out, but also the space between the upper and lower cabinets. Rather than leaving it bare, utilize this funky space by placing small appliances like a toaster oven, Keurig, or crockpot. This way, you can have these regularly used appliances easily accessible without cluttering valuable counter space.
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Crockery Corner
If you have a plain white kitchen, the crockery corner is the perfect place to add colorful elements and accentuate the space.
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Show Off A Cookbook
Make use of that counter space by displaying one of your favorite cookbooks on a cookbook stand. It not only fills up the corner space nicely but also enhances the overall look of your kitchen.
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Double Doors
Plain old double doors will always be a classic choice. If accordion doors don't suit your taste or budget, try utilizing double doors in your kitchen corner. This design looks fantastic and ensures that nothing feels awkward or non-functional.
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Display Your Stand Mixer
Don't hide your gorgeous standing mixer in a cabinet - put it out on the counter! The corner space is perfect for storing your standing mixer, and there's usually a nearby plug outlet for convenient use whenever you want to whip up a batch of cookies.
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Corner Appliances
Utilize the corner space for your stove, microwave, and other appliances. By building them into a corner, you can efficiently optimize the corner space and make it the focal point of your kitchen. This is especially useful for small houses where the kitchen might be limited to a small corner, allowing you to utilize the maximum house area.
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Add A Built-In Cookbook Case
Consider a unique kitchen layout with no awkward corner cabinets. Instead, incorporate a bookcase for cookbooks or other decorative elements. This design not only provides functional storage but also adds to the overall aesthetic of your kitchen.
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Store Your Fruit & Veggies
Utilize the corner countertop space to store your fruits and vegetables. A two-tier fruit basket like the one shown can fill up the corner space nicely, especially in kitchens with tall cabinets. If you don't have much height in that space, a regular fruit bowl or basket will do the job as well.
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Make It Eye Catching
Even if you have a small and cramped kitchen with cabinets running into dead ends, you can make it look exciting and beautiful with the right accents, like a cool backsplash. This small kitchen feels spacious with its white backsplash and cabinets along the back wall. Open shelving adds an airy feel, making the space appear bigger than it actually is.
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Fill The Space With A Cake Stand
Cake stands are a fun and pretty way to fill up that corner counter space. Their decorative design adds an elegant touch, even without anything on them. However, they are also perfect for stacking cookies, muffins, cupcakes, or cakes - after all, that's what they were made for!
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Meet Me At The Corner
Kitchen corners can always be tricky, but there are numerous ways to enhance them and make your kitchen more stylish. Creatively carving out the perfect space where one wall meets the other is key. While these are some of the best ideas, keep in mind that you can always enhance them by adding the right decorative elements. With a little creativity, you can transform an ordinary kitchen into a space perfect for cooking, parties, and get-togethers with friends and family.
