Awkward Kitchen Corners Are No Match for This Clever Wayfair Cabinet – It Adds Storage Without Sacrificing Style
No pantry? No problem. This angular option from Wayfair slides right into kitchen corners – perfect for those who need storage and value style
Whoever designed the kitchen in my New York City apartment way back in the '60s clearly was not thinking about the needs of someone living there six decades later. It's literally a square (a tiny one at that) with a sliver of countertop space, three overhead cabinets, and hardly any storage.
Since moving into the place, I've become well-versed in all sorts of kitchen storage ideas – from adding extra shelves within my cabinets to mounting magnetic storage to my fridge door. However, the lack of a proper pantry has been the hardest struggle – most of my snacks, spices, and spare cooking supplies end up piled on top of my kitchen table.
For a while, I thought I'd just have to accept that my small kitchen would always be slightly disorderly. But then I found my dream storage idea to maximize my kitchen's organization and amplify the room's aesthetic appeal: Wayfair's Corner Cabinet.
This triangular-shaped cabinet cleverly slides into corners to help make the most of any unused space. Made from engineered wood, it measures just over 5' tall and just under 2' wide. It's designed with two closed cabinets with adjustable shelves and one open shelf for more storage. Included with the cabinet is wall-mounting hardware to prevent tipping.
This corner cabinet is a big piece of furniture, yet it does such a remarkable job of organizing my small kitchen that I hardly notice the floor space it takes up. Its triangular shape is to thank for that – this corner cabinet can sit flush between two walls so it's pushed out of the way. It's not clunky or cumbersome; instead, it's neat, compact, and thoughtfully designed. Plus, its tall height helps make use of the walls for storage rather than the floors.
The modern farmhouse-inspired design is what drew me to it in the first place. It can add such character to a kitchen, and as it slides so neatly into a corner, it can look like a custom-built piece – tastefully balancing rustic charm and practical organization.
Got any awkward corners in your home? This corner cabinet is the perfect furnishing to put those unused spaces to work.
Although I envision it in the kitchen in my apartment, many reviewers have used it elsewhere. 'It fits perfectly in a corner of our bathroom that was wasted space,' one reviewer wrote. Another mentioned how they added it to their laundry room to organize detergents and household cleaning supplies. Beyond that, I see this cabinet – its storage capabilities and its rustic appeal – benefiting an awkward corner in a bedroom, the corner of a staircase landing, or even an empty entryway.
How I'd Style Wayfair's Corner Cabinet
For kitchens without a pantry, this corner cabinet is such a lifesaver. It'll help you organize your space, provide ample storage, and look good while doing so. Here's how I'd style Wayfair's Corner Cabinet to make the most of it.
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Joanna Gaines' Magnolia has tons of chic, vintage-inspired kitchen storage products that'll pair perfectly with Wayfair's Corner Cabinet. This canister is one of them. I'd use this to store anything from coffee beans or tea to sugar, and I'd get a few in various sizes for a rustic look.
Wayfair's Corner Cabinet has an open middle shelf that's perfect for a stylized kitchen vignette. Along with a cookbook, a bud vase of flowers, and a small picture frame, I'd add this serving bowl to the mix – fill it with fruit or leave it empty until you use it to hold a dish at your next dinner party.
If your kitchen (like mine) doesn't have any drawers for utensils, a caddy like this will become your best friend. I'd style this one inside the upper cabinet of Wayfair's Corner Cabinet. This way, you can open one of the doors for quick access to silverware, or, you can easily carry the caddy to the table during a dinner party.
Shop Similar Kitchen Storage Units from Wayfair
Whether your kitchen is small or not, having extra storage cabinets can help you make the most of the space – giving everything from spare pots, extra dinnerware, and food a proper place to live. Aside from the Corner Cabinet, here are three more top-rated storage units from Wayfair that are great for maximizing kitchen organization.
Unlike the Corner Cabinet, this style measures just over 33" tall – about hip height. With its wooden top surface, it's ideal for kitchens that could benefit from another prep space. Plus, its spacious interior can store everything from spare food and spices to small appliances.
I see this cabinet becoming the hero of hosting season. I just love how sleek it looks with its light wood form, its arched top, and its paneled design. Open it up to reveal five tiers of shelving – perfect for holding extra napkins, tablecloths, fancy dinner plates, and so much more.
With its upper and lower cabinets and its open middle shelf, this model is most similar in form to the Corner Cabinet. It has that same modern farmhouse look too, and its glass upper cabinets are such a charming touch. This cabinet could maximize the storage in any zone of your home.
Wayfair's Corner Cabinet is a reminder that unused corners can become convenient storage zones for your home – it just takes the right furnishing to make that happen.
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Devin Toolen is a New York-based Style Editor for Homes & Gardens. After achieving her Bachelor’s Degree at Villanova University, Devin moved to Paris, France, to obtain her Master’s Degree at Parsons School of Design. Upon returning to the United States, Devin began working in the media industry with Cosmopolitan Magazine, where she wrote trend-driven fashion stories and assisted on set for many photoshoots, and later Livingetc, where she wrote interior design stories and assisted with the magazine’s social media pages. She has an appreciation for every aspect of personal style – from the clothes we wear to the design of our homes. In her spare time, Devin enjoys embroidery and antique shopping in the city.