I get where you’re coming from. Honestly, I used to think more counters would solve all my problems, but in reality, they just became dumping grounds for random stuff. Bigger drawers and a pull-out pantry sound way more practical—less clutter, less cleaning, and you actually find what you need. Those corner carousels though... every time I see one, I wonder if anyone really uses them or if they’re just a fancy way to lose Tupperware lids forever.
I totally get the skepticism about those corner carousels. I put one in during my last reno, thinking it’d be a game changer, but honestly? Half the time stuff just migrates to the back and I forget it’s even there. Drawers and pantries are way easier to keep organized, at least for me. Have you tried deep drawers for pots and pans? That was a surprise win in my kitchen—no more digging around on my hands and knees.
“Half the time stuff just migrates to the back and I forget it’s even there.”
I get what you mean, but I actually found a way to make my corner carousel work for me. Here’s what I did: 1) I only put stuff I use all the time on it—like oils and baking stuff. 2) I labeled the shelves (sounds dorky, but it helps). 3) Every couple weeks, I do a quick spin and pull out anything that’s hiding. It’s not perfect, but I kinda like the quirky spinny thing. Deep drawers are cool, but for my tiny kitchen, that wasted a lot of corner space. Guess it depends on your layout and what you use most.
Kitchen Redesign Adventure: Worth the Hype or Not?
I hear you on the deep drawers—mine basically turned into a black hole for Tupperware lids and that one weird spatula I never use. The carousel thing is quirky, but honestly, it’s saved me from crawling on my hands and knees into the abyss of the corner cabinet. I did try labeling once, but my family just ignored them and put stuff wherever, so now it’s more of a “spin and hope for the best” situation.
I do think it comes down to kitchen size and how much patience you have for organizing. In my last flip, I tried those fancy pull-out shelves, but they jammed if you even looked at them funny. At least with the carousel, you get a little entertainment while you hunt for the cinnamon. Not perfect, but hey, it beats losing another bottle of olive oil to the void.
Kitchen Redesign Adventure: Worth the Hype or Not?
Deep drawers are a double-edged sword, for sure. I’ve seen folks get all excited about them during a remodel, but six months later, they’re cursing every time they dig for a measuring cup. I’m with you on the carousels—those lazy Susans aren’t perfect, but at least you’re not risking a pulled muscle just to grab a can of beans.
Funny thing, I once installed those soft-close pull-out shelves for a client who swore they’d change her life. Two weeks in, she called me back because her kids kept overloading them and the tracks jammed up constantly. Sometimes the “fancy” solutions just add more headaches.
Honestly, I think half the battle is figuring out what actually fits your habits instead of what looks cool in a showroom. If your family ignores labels (which is pretty much universal), no amount of organizing gadgets will save you from chaos. At the end of the day, if you can find your cinnamon without breaking a sweat or losing your mind, that’s probably as good as it gets.
