I can tell you that my base corner, which is 33"x34" is far from useless. I have had no problem getting things in and out-- I have my slow cooker, large soup pots, random small appliances, and sodas stored there, plus more. I can reach most everything without too much trouble, much less trouble than when things were in the 12" over frig cabinet or in another room! I just can't open the door and sling things into it though, partly because it is in a tight space next to the stove on one side; I do have to use care, but no more care than I use putting plates in the cupboard or pots in the drawer. You'll notice that my dimension isn't symmetrical. I was originally going to use Ikea and either cut down a corner box or hack together two bases. That way I could have the corner fit just so into the space (not to mention they don't offer a small corner cabinet) and maximize the base drawers that I have next to it. I wonder if you used a smaller sink base, could you build a tall pantry around the water meter so that space isn't wasted? A blind corner seemed to me that it would put a significant amount of space out of reach, or require the use of an expensive corner pull-out mechanism (although the Ikea version is more economical).

I have a corner base cabinet without poles. To improve its functionality, I removed the turntables as well. We store specialty dish ware and serving items plus little used pans, etc. this configuration works great, it holds so much!

8’ ceilings are too low for stacked cabinets. They’d just make the ceiling look shorter, and the cabinets under the stack will look stubby. I have 8’ celings, and went through this process with my designer. My previous home had a U shaped kitchen. Very efficient setup! Tons of cabinets, and counterspace. I will say, I really disliked my upper corner cabs. Just so awkward to use. As @vinmarks suggested, I’d install a straight line of cabinets to the sink wall, and forgo the corner. A big no, to open shelving….at the sink, or anywhere, for that matter. Had open shelves on either side of the sink in my former home. The dust and grime that accumulated was disgusting. It was a constant battle to keep the shelves…and anything on them, clean. Got rid of them when we did a modest update of that kitchen.

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