Lazy Susan: The Positives and the Negatives

The Lazy Susan is a popular kitchen storage device. Some find the Lazy Susan to be an excellent storage device, while others find it to be a space hog. Let’s examine the positives and negatives of the Lazy Susan.

On the positive side, because the Lazy Susan fills the dead space in a corner cabinet it can provide additional storage space. Many people also value the Lazy Susan for its easy accessibility. The spinning nature of the Lazy Susan does allow for access to many items at just the push of a door.

However, the Lazy Susan does have some draw backs. Due to the spinning of the cabinet, items that are not stacked securely or have a tendency to tip will sometimes fall behind the back of the Lazy Susan and become inaccessible. A Lazy Susan can also be a safety hazard for young children. Children are often intrigued by the spinning door and can get their fingers pinched between the cabinet casing and the door.

While the Lazy Susan does provide additional storage in a corner cabinet, there is a much more effective way to utilize the blind corner cabinet in a kitchen. ShelfGenie has developed an excellent solution for this challenging space in your kitchen. Replacing the Lazy Susan with Glide-Out shelves gains as much as 50% additional storage as compared to the Lazy Susan. Two Glide-Out shelves are installed in this type of cabinet. When the first Glide-Out shelf is extended, another corner unit is revealed that slides over the rails of the first.

Call ShelfGenie at (888) 903-8839 to set up a consultation with one of our design professionals. Let ShelfGenie show you how our Glide-Out shelves are superior to the traditional Lazy Susan.

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