Deep Cabinets Are Useless Without Pull-Out Hardware

Deep cabinets in a small kitchen become black holes unless you add pull-out wire baskets or a lazy Susan, but there are a few edge cases where even those solutions need careful planning.

The most common edge case is the corner cabinet. A lazy Susan works great for pots and pans, but anything tall—like a blender or tall bottles—won’t fit because the turntable doesn’t clear the cabinet opening. For those, a half-moon or “kidney” shape lazy Susan is better, but still not great for tall items. If you have an L-shaped corner, consider a two-tier pull-out instead.

Another edge case is a cabinet that’s not deep enough for standard wire baskets. Those need at least 20 inches of usable depth (not counting the door). If your cabinet is