Lazy Susan Base Cabinet 33' LS33, SCB33

13 years ago

Does anyone have a full overlay 33" lazy susan base cabinet in their kitchen? How large is the opening and how functional is it (e.g. inserting and removing items, such as pots and pans)? Any insight is helpful. If you have pics, please upload!

Our small kitchen layout has two blind corners and the 36" lazy susan base eats up too much space in the adjacent cabinet runs. Our other option is a full overlay, blind corner base 39, which has an 11.5" door opening. All the blind corner insert products need a larger opening. For example, the half moon blind corner lazy susan from rev-a-shelf needs a 13.25" opening. The 33" lazy susan base seems like a better option than the 39" blind.

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ImaCurvyGrrl

13 years ago

We had the same problem, not enough space in our remodel for the full-size lazy susan and I didn't want to replace a blind corner with another blind corner, since they always seem to be a waste.

Our lazy susan is 33" and has the bi-fold door on it. Honestly, we never use it, have like four things in there, and totally regret doing it. The door opening is too small to fit anything of value in there. Sadly, we store our olive oil in there for cooking (so it's not on our granite countertops) and the other couple of things we have in there we hardly ever use. If you were to look in there you'd think we had a ton of storage in the rest of the kitchen (we don't) because it's 75% empty.

But like you, we had very little option as to what else to do. Sometimes you have to go with the least objectionable and learn to deal with it, I think.

Good luck!

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vtlakehouse
13 years ago
We have two of the 33" lower susans because of our small kitchen. The openings are smaller than I anticipated but I have not had significant issues with getting items in and out through the opening.

We keep cereal boxes and boxed items on one shelf and tupperware on the other in the one susan. The other susan has all the pots, colanders, saute pans, etc. It is only some of the larger pots that I have to turn sideways to fit through the opening but once inside, there is plenty of storage.
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Also, we are really happy with our super susan (vs lazy susan) with no center pole, but the rotating platter on a shelf does waste a bit more height.

Good luck!
marcy96
13 years ago
Here's my Super Susan from Schuler/Medallion Cabinets. I have it loaded with stuff, but I do have to turn the larger bowls/strainers to get them in and out of the cabinet. The opening is about 10.5 inches wide from frame to frame. I still love it though.

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Buehl
13 years ago
Some cabinet manufacturers make 36"x33" corner susans...would one of those work? It would add a couple of inches to the opening...
katsmah
13 years ago
I have a 33" Super Susan with inset cabinets, the door opening should be same size as for full overlay. Mine is also packed, top shelf has tupperware and small appliances. Bottom shelf has less often used pots and pans.

Like the others have said, I have to turn the larger pans on their side to get them in/out, but the unit is very useful.
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As I try to layout new cabs for my tiny kitchen (110x101), this corner cab would be the ONLY place for my pots and pans. While I don't mind turning things sideways, do you feel that you could get a 12 inch braiser, fry pan or dutch oven in and out of the cabinet without becoming frustrated? What about a roasting pan? I was also considering the 36x33 or 33x33 as well as what I call the half susan (the blind with the pull out) so I could manage a dishwasher and I actually thought I would be able to have easier access to the blind cab although I would have a bit less of items in it.
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12 years ago
A 33" is OK for pantry type storage, or for small pots or pans. But, it's a pain really for the pots and pans because the opening is so small. It's still better than a small blind corner space though. If you've got room for a 33 x 36 LS, that would be a little better. Otherwise, you might consider taking advantage of the vertical space in your kitchen with a wall mounted pot rack over a window or other space. Or you might consider voiding the corner and then making that void space accessible from another room.

Lazy Susan Base Cabinet 33' LS33, SCB33

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