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It’s been said that the kitchen is the heart of the home. Keeping the heart of your home organized is one of the most important aspects of caring for it. This is especially true if you frequently entertain guests or host dinner parties.

At ShelfGenie, we understand the importance of keeping your kitchen organized, which is why we offer kitchen shelving that are custom designed to fit your style and storage needs. Your local ShelfGenie has storage solutions that can help improve functionality while adding a layer of stylish organization to your kitchen.

What is a Lazy Susan?

A Lazy Susan, also referred to as a turntable, is a multilevel, rotating platform or tray that is usually placed on a table or countertop. One of the most appealing aspects of the Lazy Susan is that it makes it much easier to serve food to multiple people, as each person can simply rotate the Lazy Susan and choose the food items they want to enjoy.

The Lazy Susan gained popularity after appearing in a 1917 edition of Vanity Fair. Historians have traced its original use back to the 18th century. However, before its appearance in Vanity Fair, where it was first referred to as a “Lazy Susan,” the device was typically referred to as a “Dumbwaiter.”

Types of Lazy Susans

Many people who hear the term “Lazy Susan,” automatically think of the traditional, three-tiered spinning tray often seen in the middle of a dining room table. While that’s certainly one type, there are other types of Lazy Susan designed to help add some easy-to-access storage in your kitchen. ShelfGenie offers Lazy Susan and other innovative storage solutions to help homeowners keep their homes and life more organized.

The original Lazy Susan concept has evolved into different shapes that can help improve storage and functionality in your kitchen. For instance, the traditional, round Lazy Susan that is commonly seen on tables can also be installed in a cabinet to provide easier-to-access storage. Utilizing this design in a cabinet puts everything within easy reach. Even once hard-to-reach items are accessible with Lazy Susan cabinet storage.

Looking to add storage and improve access in your pantry? A D-shaped Lazy Susan has one flat side and one rounded side, making them an ideal pantry solution. In addition to pantries, this Lazy Susan design also works well in a wall cabinet above a refrigerator. Especially if you’re looking for somewhere to stash those seldom-used kitchen items.

Another Lazy Susan storage option is the kidney-shaped design. This is a popular option because it provides added storage and easier access to tricky corner cabinets, which often go unused. These kidney-shaped Lazy Susans are circular but include a rounded triangle cutout, allowing them to provide added storage, even in 90-degree corner cabinets. Now you can utilize all the available space in your kitchen.

Thanks to the evolution of the original Lazy Susan design, homeowners now have more options for maximizing the storage spaces in their homes. Your local ShelfGenie designers are experts at creating unique, innovative solutions that fit your style and unique storage needs. Whether you're trying to maximize the storage and functionality of your kitchen or need better access and storage in your pantry, ShelfGenie has the solutions to help make your life a little easier.

Contact Us for Storage Solutions

If you want to learn more about how a Lazy Susan storage option can provide a stylish touch of functionality to your kitchen, contact your local ShelfGenie today. Our team of storage solution experts are ready to help make the heart of your home a more organized and functional space. We offer free consultation services to help you choose the right storage solutions for your kitchen and home.

What is a Lazy Susan?

Also called a turntable, the Lazy Susan is a rotating, multilevel platform or tray usually placed on tables or counters to easily distribute food.

Lazy Susans can also create accessibility in lower and upper corner cabinet spaces. Although they are normally used for corner cabinets, they can also be used in other cabinet styles to provide a rotating storage system.

  • Why is it called a Lazy Susan ?
    No one knows for sure the origins of the name but a popular story exists that they were invented by Thomas Jefferson whose daughter, Susan, often complained about being served last at dinner.
  • When was the Lazy Susan invented ?
    The Lazy Susan’s first written advertisement appearance was in a 1917 issue of Vanity Fair but historians have traced it back as far as at 18th century when it was more commonly called a ‘Dumbwaiter.’
  • How does the Lazy Susan work ?
    The Lazy Susan rotates on a set of bearings, making everything on the tray or shelf easy to reach with a simple spin.
  • What materials can be used to make a Lazy Susan ?
    Wood and plastic are the most common materials Lazy Susans are made of, but glass, marble, stainless steel, and wire are also used.
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Types of Lazy Susan

  • D-Shaped
    This design has one flat side & one rounded side to allow the pantry door to close flush over the Lazy Susan. These are most commonly found in wall cabinets above refrigerators & pantries.
  • Full Round
    The traditional circular design of the Lazy Susan is usually found in base cabinets or outside the cabinets on a kitchen counter or dinner table.
  • Kidney Shaped
    This design includes a soft, rounded triangle cutout to accommodate the doors of a 90-degree corner cabinet.

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