08/26/2026
LAKESIDE MYTH BUSTERS #6
MYTH: “Corner cabinets are just wasted space… or they have to be a Lazy Susan.”
Not true. Not even close.
Corner cabinets can actually be some of the smartest storage in your whole kitchen — when they’re designed the right way.
For years, people have thought a corner cabinet only meant one thing:
a Lazy Susan.
And while a Lazy Susan can still be a good option in the right kitchen, it is definitely not the only option anymore.
Today, corner cabinetry can be designed in ways that make your kitchen work better, feel bigger, and store more of the things you actually use.
Why corner cabinets matter
Corners are valuable space.
If they’re ignored, they can become awkward, hard-to-reach dead zones.
If they’re designed well, they can become some of the most functional storage in the room.
Depending on your kitchen layout, corner space can be used for:
everyday kitchen storage
pots and pans
small appliances
serving pieces
pantry-style storage
specialty organization
even a sink layout in the right design
And no… it does NOT have to be a Lazy Susan
There are a lot more options than people realize.
At Lakeside, corner cabinet solutions can include:
✅ Rev-A-Shelf pull-out accessories
These give you easier access to items that would otherwise disappear into the back of a cabinet. There are some really smart options available that bring the storage out to you instead of making you crawl halfway inside the cabinet to find the crockpot lid.
Corner stack of drawers
Yes — drawers in a corner.
When designed correctly, these can create clean, efficient storage and a really custom look.
V-drawers
A great way to take advantage of corner space while keeping the look unique and functional.
Corner sink layouts
In the right kitchen, a corner sink can be a great solution for window placement, traffic flow, or making the rest of the layout work better.
Traditional corner cabinet options
Sometimes a more classic approach still makes the most sense — but the key is choosing it on purpose, not just by default.
The real key? Layout.
The best corner solution depends on the entire kitchen plan.
That means looking at things like:
How you move through the kitchen
Where the appliances are located
What you need to store
How often you use those items
Where drawers and doors will open
How the kitchen will function day to day
What's overall look you want
Sometimes the “best” corner cabinet is not the fanciest one.
It’s the one that makes the whole kitchen work better.
That’s where a Lakeside designer comes in
This is exactly why working with a professional designer matters.
At Lakeside Cabinets & Woodworking, our designers are there to help guide, support, and manage your cabinet project from beginning to end.
They help with:
cabinet layout options
storage solutions
style and function
design details
organization ideas
problem-solving awkward spaces
and keeping the whole project moving in the right direction
A good designer is not there to “sell you more cabinets.”
They are there to help you make smart decisions so your kitchen works beautifully when it’s all done.
Your superpower
Instead of asking:
“Do we just put a Lazy Susan in the corner?”
Ask:
“What is the best way to use this corner for how we actually live?”
That question can completely change the way your kitchen functions.
Because a corner cabinet should not be an afterthought.
It should be an opportunity.
Lakeside Cabinets & Woodworking
Know before you build.
