Kitchens with corner pantries provide clever solutions for awkward spaces while maximizing storage capacity. These built-in or freestanding storage units transform wasted corner real estate into functional organization solutions.
Corner pantries come in a variety of configurations to suit different needs. Careful planning allows you to get the most out of the unique shape and angles these pantries provide.
Choosing the Right Corner Pantry
When selecting corner pantry cabinetry, consider the pros and cons of built-in versus freestanding units:
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Be sure to measure the corner space precisely when selecting built-in cabinetry. Freestanding units should have enough clearance to fully open.
Size and Dimensions
When installing corner pantry cabinetry, carefully measure the parameters of the space including height, width, and depth. Note obstructions like pipes or wiring. This allows proper sizing of both built-in and freestanding units.
Standard sizes range from 15-inch to 36-inch widths for base corner cabinets. Wall corner cabinets typically range from 30-inch to 42-inches. Custom sizing is possible for non-standard spaces.
Material and Design
Corner pantries come in a wide variety of materials like wood, MDF, or laminate. Choose a finish that matches existing kitchen cabinets and decor such as stain, paint, or glaze.
Door styles include single, double, or doors with specialty hinges for blind corner units. Opt for racks, baskets, or other storage fittings to maximize usable space.
Maximizing Corner Pantry Storage
Storage Solutions and Organizers
While corner unit shapes limit some traditional storage options, you can maximize space with:
- Pull-out shelves granting full access to back areas
- Lazy susans to spin contents into view
- Drawers, racks, baskets fitting the unique angles
Customized inserts also make use of vertical nooks that cannot fit boxes or shelves.
Accessibility Considerations
Ensure contents stay visible and reachable with features like:
- Soft-close drawer slides and 110-degree hinges
- Blind corner lazy susans with swivel trays
- Full-extension pull outs
Sliding corner cabinets can also rotate entirely, avoiding restrictive openings.
Lighting Options
Properly illuminate inner cabinet spaces with lighting sources such as:
- Pendant lights overtop to eliminate shadows
- Battery powered strips and puck lights
- Under cabinet fixtures with warm LEDs
Task lighting allows you to clearly see all contents no matter how deep inside they reside.
A well-designed corner pantry transforms previously unusable space into a storage asset. Stay organized using baskets, turntables, and racks specific to the unique shape and angles.
Easy access to contents through specialized hinges, shelves, and lighting means less frustration. Corner pantries keep items visible at a glance – maximizing kitchen storage and organization efficiency.
