As it turns out, that is a theme that I have explored at length. I have a kitchen that is much too small and has, as a sort of ultimate poke in the eye, a blind corner, so I am much interested in what can be done to alleviate that particular problem. As a cabinetmaker, I can, and will, make pretty much whatever I want when we remodel our kitchen, but even though I can get these things much cheaper than the general public, if it doesn't make sense, I'm still not going to do it, no matter how slick it may look. And, frankly, that is the problem with the many "solutions" to blind corners. When you run the math on them, none of them really pencil out to much more storage space, and most of them actually provide less storage space. So, I do not recommend them. That is, however, only for base cabinets. As you pointed out in your question, there are a number of solutions for the blind corner in wall cabinets that make all kinds of sense. The link at the bottom takes you to the one I like the best. And, if you're interested in the whole discussion on upper cabinets, it begins here: http://cft411.com/2008/04/14/upper-blind-corner-cabinets-for-kitchens/ Here is a link that might be useful: Cabinet & Furniture Trends & Information

I don't think youll be able to fit a trashcan on the same side as the garbage disposal. On the other side, it should fit. With that said, I would advise against getting the drawer pullout for the trash for two reasons. One being, if there is a leak, big or small, your access to plumbing is limited unless you take out the entire pullout. And keep in mind where your plumbing is coming in from. Our water supplies were from the floor and out drain was through the wall. The water supply would have hit the back of the pullout. The sink cabinet is our only cabinet that we used doors for. We have drawers/pullouts for every other base cabinet in the kitchen. Two, it is my personal opinion that the workflow is off balance with the sink and garbage being in one cabinet. Generally if two people are in the kitchen, one will be by the sink (prepping, cleaning, etc), so access to the garbage for the other person is limited, unless the first person moves over. But, if space is tight and you can't find anywhere else to put a trash pullout, 'you gotta do what you gotta do!' We ended up using a 12 inch base cabinet with the wire pullout and moving the wire racks all the way down and putting an IKEA trash can with lid inside. Works well and takes up very little space. (also, I can't tell you how much we love our Domsjo sink and Wasteking!) Good luck!

Lisa - two KD people that I have spoken to said that the voided corner does not provide wider drawers on either side. What am I missing? Nothing as far as I can tell because what they are telling you makes no sense to me at all. If you don't give up 12" of linear space to a Susan, you gain 9" of drawer width (3" goes to spacer at corner). I considered adding a BCC to my sink corner (didn't have space on sink side to do corner Susan) but opted not to because a) it wasn't the right kind of storage for that corner and b) a drawer base was cheaper storage than a BCC. Here's my corner. Drawers & trash pull-outs open. If I had done a BCC, I would have lost the bank of drawers on the right. If I'd had room for a corner Susan, I would have lost 27" of much needed drawer storage. The few items that I would have been able to store in a BCC (ditto for a corner Susan) ended up in a a single drawer in a much roomier cab next to my wall oven. I use the items in the drawers in my prep zone much more regularly than the items I use in the drawer by my oven. A few extra steps now and then is a much better option than extra steps several times a day, IMO. Look at the whole picture when it comes to storage. What you decide for one area affects storage in another. It's a domino effect, IME.

@Hillside House Right now the dishwasher is to the right of the fridge, but I thought moving it to the left would make unloading much easier. Right now when the DW is open, I would have to take the dishes and cups out and stack them on the countertop above and on the other side of the DW (even sort of leaning to do so), then close the dishwasher to actually access the wall cabinets on the fridge wall. I know that the DW ends up in the prep area but it seems like this is less bad than the unloading situation. What do you think? I would LOVE the look of a hutch with uppers coming down to the countertops. But, I have 4 things I use daily that I have to either have on the countertop or somewhere else. I'm still trying to figure this out: microwave (I'm still trying to find a good spot...countertop, shelf above, shelf below, drawer?) breville smart oven that I use to cook and toast espresso machine that needs at least 20" in width (and would be best not too far from water) berkey water filter that is 9" in diameter and has to be next to sink I can move the sink, fridge, and stove anywhere, but I don't want any on the island. That will be my main prep area b/c that's how I operate - I spread out a lot. I'm considering swapping the stove and the fridge but I'm still thinking about whether that gives me enough space around the stove and whether the island prep area is still asa useful. Any input on the layout would be MUCH appreciated. You all are geniuses.