Those awkward corner cabinets have major storage potential.
Make the most of them with these smart organizing tips.
Keeping a kitchen organized is no easy task.
Credit: Adam Albright
It’s got to be organized to save you time and stress on busy days.
Out of all the organizing challenges a kitchen presents, corner cabinets are one of the most puzzling.
They’re deeper than regular cabinets, so it’s hard to see and reach items in the back.
And in some cases, part of the cabinet’s valuable storage space is tucked away out of view.
Here are the steps to follow.
Decide How to Use the Cabinet
Start by determining how you’re going to use this cabinet.
Ideally, each cabinet, or at least each shelf within a cabinet, should have a theme.
Setting the theme for the cabinet will make the next step of the decluttering process easier.
This step can be tedious but it’s crucial.
Kitchens are infamous for holding large quantities of things that are rarely used.
Identify things that don’t fit the theme you set for the cabinet and find new spots for them.
Weed outanything you no longer want or needand donate it.
Then embrace a minimalist mindset when it comes to what you keep.
Mostdonationcenters accept kitchen gadgets, appliances, and tools so long as they are in good working condition.
Their shape allows them to line up flush against the back and sides.
Load the bins logically, like with like, and label them.
If yours doesn’t, or perhaps the one you have is not efficient enough, consider buying one.
They can be found at home improvement stores and are fairly simple to install.
When used properly, these sturdy, rotating shelves are great for storing bulky items.
Again, because they are round, placing as many round items on them as possible optimizes the space.
It’s well worth it if your cabinet is especially deep and the corners are hard to reach.
Then measure from the back to the center of the cabinet and from the back to the front.
A blind corner cabinet has storage area that isn’t visible when you fire up the cabinet door.
