Properly Organize Your Kitchen's Corner Cabinet With Martha Stewart's Tip

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links.

When it comes to achieving a clever and beautiful kitchen, Martha Stewart is all about implementing functional storage, from deep drawers to built-in organizers like pull-out spice racks and cabinet tray dividers. "The kitchen is one place in your home that truly needs to be organized so that you can spend less time looking for things and more time enjoying the moment," says Stewart on her YouTube channel. Of course, every kitchen is unique, but for kitchens with the dreaded lower corner cabinet, Stewart has one key recommendation: a lazy Susan. "This is something I just love and could not live without," she says (via YouTube), "This lazy Susan makes the most of any corner cabinet, and it's just an incredible way to maximize your space."

While they can provide a lot of space, blind corner cabinets can also make for difficult storage in the kitchen. It's a pain to move everything out of the way, shove heavy pots and pans to the back, and still struggle to reach the item you need. That's why Stewart's solution is so brilliant for organizing small pots, countertop appliances, food storage containers, canned goods, and more. "Lazy" is really the wrong word for it; this storage solution works smarter, not harder.

The most obvious benefit of a lazy Susan in your corner base cabinets is the added visibility it provides. With the rotating platform, you can easily turn your items around and see everything you have. This translates to better accessibility for many residents, and it's one of the best ways to organize for a more senior-friendly home. 

A product like this Rev-a-Shelf 2 Tier Kidney Cut Lazy Susan can make the most of the vertical space. If your cabinet has two or more shelves, buy matching single-tier lazy Susans for each shelf, or only install one on the top shelf for short items. The diameter of your lazy susan should be no more than the distance from the shelf edge to the back of the cabinet to ensure it turns. Choosing a lazy Susan with side rails can help to keep everything in place on the spinning tray, preventing cords or clutter from getting stuck in corners. You may need to temporarily remove the cabinet door to slide your lazy Susan in. While you're at it, consider adding a folding hinged door that fits in the corner but folds neatly flat when open.

Some folks who have tried the lazy Susan method may find it comes with some tradeoffs. While it can make your cabinet items easier to access, it takes away from the overall storage capacity, wasting corner space. Occasionally, some lazy Susans can also become off-kilter and may require maintenance or repairs to spin smoothly again. For other ways to streamline your kitchen's storage, check out Martha Stewart's approved tips for organized drawers.