more drawers or corner base cabinets--wwyd?
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10 years agoannkh_nd
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Comments (4)Thank you for the replies. Desert Steph, I saw those in a magazine, as a stack of drawers. Very clever use of the space. Eliz, I looked into all of those fancy pull outs (Haelfe and Knape/Voit,) but they are not really big enough for using with a 48" cabinet. They appear to be created for a 36" cabinet. I hadn't thought about the head banging, but I would be down on my knees anyway to access the pull outs I have. I really liked how much usable space that there was with arlosmom's pull outs from the blind corner. I would use that space for crock pot, vases, etc. I wish that I could swing the mixer out of the way (I do use it once a week, and it would be ok where it is, but countertop space is premium in my small kitchen. By the way, thanks for the compliment, Arlosmom, but I wouldn't have thought about this if I hadn't seen your drawers first! I just had another idea, but not sure if it is better - I don't love my microwave, because it takes up way too much counter space - much more than the mixer. It would just fit into the opening, and there is an outlet directly behind that cabinet on the back splash. It is 33 pounds, and the Rev-A-Shelf appliance lift has an adjustment for 30-60 pounds. I would Love to put it on the appliance lift, but am not sure if I would want to be under something so heavy while I accessed my crock pot/etc. We would use the microwave at least 6 times a day, and this would probably be crazy to do. Has anyone mounted a heavy small appliance (30+ pounds) onto an appliance lift? Thank you! Hestia_Flames...See Morebase cabinet corner idea...would it work?
Comments (4)Do you have a picture? I'm not sure I understand what you're asking.... First, is this a new kitchen that you're planning or is it an existing kitchen that you want to modify? Next, are you saying you want to remove the 15" cabinet and corner susan (keeping in mind that a corner susan holds a lot) b/w the DW & corner and replace it with a 24" cabinet + 3" of filler. Then, round the corner and try to fit the 15" cabinet in the 12" space just vacated by the corner susan and then the range? A couple of things to consider: On the DW side, you will need enough filler to clear the range door + handle...and I don't think 3" will be enough. You will probably need more like 4" or 5". My SIL's cabinetmaker (custom) made that mistake and now has to open her oven to be able to open the drawers around the corner...and she has a low profile oven door handle. [You need more than 12" or 15" of space in front of cabinets to open drawers...more like 20" to 22"] Do you have this now? Remember that the 12" piece of the corner susan on the side acts as filler b/w the 15" cabinet and the corner and allows the drawer(s) in the existing 15" cabinet open fully. If you do intend to put the 15" cabinet in the space vacated by the corner susan next to the range... Is there anything on the other side of the range? More cabinets? Door & door trim? Something else? Nothing? Do you have enough room for not only the extra 3" of cabinet but also the 2" of filler or so that you'll need to clear the handles on the cabinets/drawers in the proposed new 24" cabinet around the corner? Even w/o doors on the 15" cabinet, you still need room to remove things from the cabinet w/o hitting the doors/drawer fronts and handles on the 24" cabinet. The cutting boards will probably be OK as long as you don't stuff the cabinet full b/c you can move everything over (or remove other things first) when taking out items on the end, but the toaster will be an issue if it just fits in that space. If it's a few inches narrower, then you may be able to do it... If this is an existing kitchen to be modified, what will you do for countertop above that extra 3" to 5" of cabinet that you're planning on adding b/w the range & existing countertop? While it would be nice to get more work room by doing this, think carefully b/f you do it. It may work, just do a lot of measuring first!...See MoreBase cabinet drawers or pullout in this corner?
Comments (10)I am much more interested in function than form - I want the most efficient and functional use of all my space. A few things here - first of all, with a counter overhang on the back of the peninsula, you won't have full access to the top drawer. Inside the U, the space formerly used by the lazy susan cabinet is nominally 12" - but in fact, you need about 3" of spacers in the corner, leaving only 9". I have a 9" cabinet in my kitchen that I use for cookie sheets, baking stones, and cutting boards, but I don't need two of them (which you are creating by eliminating the LS). And a 9" drawer cabinet is all but useless. Better to add that 9" to the 30", make either one big drawer stack or two smaller ones. Or increase the size of the cab to the left of the drawers on the peninsula - is that a trash pullout? What do you plan to keep where? Mapping out ALL the storage in my new kitchen was a huge help to me in determining the best cabinet layout....See MoreUnique ways you used base corner space?
Comments (2)I thought this was an interesting previous discussion of the topic... Corner Cabinet Space Calculations and Analysis...See Morequesera1970
10 years agoOkay, here's one of the layouts...with left to right, trash pull out, sink, a 9" tray storage, a 36" corner susan(big stuff) , a 21" 4 drawer base (utensils plus spice insert?) , a 33" drawer base (bowls, tupperware, smaller pans), and a 24" base, which might be able to become a 27" in there, and would make it a roll out for appliances (blender, cuisinart).
please feel free to reconfigure, I'm driving my husband crazy with different options, so I need someone else to drive crazy!
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10 years agoannkh_nd
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10 years agoMy layout is almost identical. My range wall is a few inches longer and the legs of my U are only 92". I wanted the drawer stacks next to the range to be as wide and functional as possible. When I researched storage options, I read where someone "did the math" and found that there is actually more square inches in storage when you close off the corners and use all drawers instead. I like the quick access of pulling open a drawer rather than pulling out and pushing back a contraption or opening a door and spinning a Susan. Not to mention the $$ savings.
Your long U would allow you to put another drawer stack to the right of the sink. Then you can eliminate that 9" tray storage. I had a 12" one in my old kitchen and it was too cramped and too low to find what I needed quickly. Trays can go over the fridge or you can design a space in the pantry. My tray storage is in a cabinet over my pull-out pantry.
You do not want your trash between the sink and stove, as suggested. One, you won't be able to pull it out while prepping in that corner, and two, while you're at the sink or the stove, someone will want to use the trash, making you step out of the way. My trash cabinet is only 13" and is between the sink and DW. Close to the sink while prepping and accessible to the table clearer without bothering the dish washer (DH!).I'd suggest two other layout changes. Make your pantry 24" if possible and move the fridge down. You'll appreciate a little more counter space in the corner where the microwave is more than you will the shelf space to store a few more cans of tomatoes.
Is there a dining room on the other side of the peninsula? If so, I would eliminate seating and do a one-level peninsula. You have no large prep space in your kitchen. I use mine like a mini-island.
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