Ditch Your Lazy Susan For This Fixer To Fabulous-Approved Cabinet Alternative

The corner cabinet is notorious for being a tricky part of the kitchen to design. For both upper and lower cabinets, the corner presents an issue when it comes to space and room for storage. Designers and manufacturers have been trying to solve the issue for years. There are specialty corner cabinets that are larger and on an angle, or lazy susans, which make it easier to move hard-to-reach items to the forefront. Though lazy susans are a solid, time-tested solution to the corner cabinet problem, Dave and Jenny Marrs have presented an even more functional lower-corner cabinet. This corner cabinet's drawers look like two separate cabinets when closed but reveal one large space when opened.

This innovative design removes all the dysfunction that occurs when two cabinet drawers meet in a corner. Having only one corner drawer means that you can access that entire storage space at once, rather than having two drawers that hit one another if you try to open them at the same time. And instead of two small drawers, you have one large one that makes it easy to see and find the items you need. This style of drawer makes a kitchen much more functional, allowing you to organize necessary items without having to install hardware like lazy susans or swing-out shelves.

Traditional corner cabinets often frustrate homeowners because of the odd positioning, decrease in function, and loss of storage space. That's why Dave and Jenny Marrs swapped a traditional corner cabinet or drawers for a special corner drawer that eliminates these issues. This particular drawer is made for corners, allowing you to use every inch of space for storage.

This is a style of cabinet many manufacturers make and designer centers carry, so they're often easy to purchase along with the other cabinets needed for a project. The cabinets come in a variety of sizes and finishes, so you're sure to be able to find the one that best fits the style of your kitchen.

A three-drawer corner base with a white shaker finish from RTA Cabinet Store measures 36 inches in width and costs $955.24. A similar cabinet from The White Shaker, also measuring 36 inches in width, costs $502.35 or $562.58, depending on whether it's ready to assemble (RTA) or factory assembled respectively. Both have three functioning drawers. Another option is to have these drawers custom-made for your kitchen to ensure that their size, facade, and color meet your exact needs. However, custom work will increase the price of the cabinet and will average between $500 to $1,200 per linear foot, including installation.