How to Install a Lazy Susan in a Corner Cabinet

Quick answer: To install a lazy Susan, measure the interior depth and width of your corner cabinet, choose a compatible lazy Susan size, mount the center pole or base bracket according to the manufacturer's instructions, then attach the rotating shelves and test smooth rotation before loading items.

Step-by-Step Installation

1. Measure the cabinet's interior dimensions — width, depth, and height — to confirm the lazy Susan you're installing will fit properly.
2. Choose the right lazy Susan type — full-round, kidney-shaped (D-shaped), or pie-cut, depending on your corner cabinet's specific configuration.
3. Remove any existing fixed shelves from the corner cabinet if necessary to make room for the rotating system.
4. Mark the mounting location for the center pole or base bracket according to the product's included template.
5. Secure the mounting hardware to the cabinet floor and/or top panel, following manufacturer specifications closely.
6. Attach the rotating shelves to the center pole or mounting mechanism.
7. Test rotation before loading anything, checking that the shelves spin freely without catching on cabinet walls or the door frame.
8. Adjust shelf height if the system allows, spacing shelves to fit your typical cookware and storage items.
9. Load items evenly around the lazy Susan to maintain balanced rotation.

Types of Lazy Susans

• Full-round — works in cabinets with a single door opening onto the full corner
• Kidney/D-shaped — designed for blind corner cabinets with two doors
• Pie-cut — a two-shelf rotating system for standard corner base cabinets

FAQ

Do all corner cabinets support a lazy Susan installation? Most standard corner base cabinets do, but blind corner cabinets (with an obstructed second door) require a specifically designed kidney-shaped or specialty unit.

Can I install a lazy Susan in an existing cabinet, or only a new one? Yes, lazy Susans can typically be retrofitted into existing corner cabinets, provided there's enough interior clearance for the rotating mechanism.

What tools do I need to install a lazy Susan? A drill, screwdriver, tape measure, and the mounting hardware included with the lazy Susan kit.

How much weight can a lazy Susan hold? This varies by product, but most standard kitchen lazy Susans support typical cookware and food storage weight when items are distributed evenly.