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

a kitchen with wood cabinets and a red tiled island
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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 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.

a corner storage cabinet

Got any awkward corners in your home? This corner cabinet is the perfect furnishing to put those unused spaces to work.

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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.

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.

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
Style Editor

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.