I think you're going to find people in both camps on this. How wide is your kitchen again?

remodelfla,

Good point. I meant to include that. it's 120" wide. 10 feet, so that definitely makes a difference. One designer told me I would not like the way the corners come out, and the way they look. The custom cabinet maker likes them for funtoionality and the way the single door works. So which is best here, looks, functionality or is it possible to have both with the angled corners on both corners in a U kitchen? Is it possible to angle them gently enough that they don't come out to far and look strange.

I've seen kitchens on here with angled narrow drawer units in the corner. Really really nice looking! I think with a 10' wide kitchen you can do the angled cabs no problem... but then I'm not an expert.

I have angled cabinets in both my corners - my custom cabinet maker convinced me it was the way to go - the only issue was that we needed a spacer on one side between the angled cabinet and the range hood so that the door could open. You can see pictures on my home page or on the Finished Kitchens Blog.

remodelfla
weissman

Thanks for the opinions expert or not. Some people are better with the visual than I am, as a matter of fact most people are....lol. I'm talking about the lower cabinets with the lazy susans, just to clarify. I notice weissman your lovely kitchen has the angled uppers which I do plan to use. Nice streamlined looking kitchen by the way! Still looking for kitchens with lower corners angled in both corners if any one has them out there. Or if any one has opinions on this issue plase add your 2 cents worth.

If you've seen this pic before, forgive me -- I posted it in answer to a similar question some days ago.

This is my last kitchen, with two angled corners. Actually, they were angle sink base cabinets, into which we put a super susan (under the TV) and a 3-bin recycling center. I absolutely loved it. The angle corner provides counter workspace that a right-angle configuration doesn't. My new kitchen will have the same angle as under the TV, but with an appliance garage. I don't have a second corner in this kitchen, but if I did, I'd do the exact setup all over again.

hostagrams,

Thank you so much! No I missed thie picture. I am trying to visualize this on the other side in a fairly simple U kitchen. I tend to think it would be ok. I definitely don't like the fold out doors that I have now. Always bumping into something. But when the HD designer did it when I was planning my kitchen the first time around a long time ago. It really looked funny, with both corners angled.

Here's a link to the U shaped kitchens in the FKB. I tried to copy and paste a couple but it didnt' work too well. There's 40 or so to look through and several had angled cabs. I only got up to page 2. Happy hunting!

Here is a link that might be useful: U shaped kitchens

My kitchen is not too dissimilar in size to yours (a little wider), and I have a square corner cabinet (with the susan inside). I use that as my "baking corner," so for me and my needs having an angled door would not have worked.

I store some l-a-r-g-e things in there so I appreciate having the larger area (with the "double" fold door) to reach in and take out.

I do not have the best photo of just that door so we'll have to improvise:

it's the door on the far left

and the door on the far right

So you can perhaps see that having an angled door would have cut off a lot of my "hip" space when working in that area.

For what will you be using that cabinet, that corner, that countertop?

remodelfla,

You are a gem! This will help so much! It's nice to know what you a buying before you make such a big plunge. I'm off to look and again thanks!

rmkitchen,

I find that I don't uses my corners as they are now. They are both 90 degree corners. I work to one side of one of them but never use the corners. Oh on one side I do have my kitchenaid come to think of it but there is not real work space there. I just do my mixing then move somewhere else. In my new layout it may have to sit there also. But my workspace will be completely different.

I just want your kitchen and I would be very happy!

I have two angled corner cabinets in my kitchen and I love them. These were non-negotiable, I wouldn't allow anything else. They are so useful, especially for large stuff that I want nearby, but don't use a lot. The extra counterspace above the cabinets is some of the most useful space I have, since it's so deep. I wouldn't have anything else now.

If you are going to have a blind corner, then you'll have to get one of these, otherwise, you'll never get anything out of the cabinet.

momj47,

Love your angled corner. Do you have two of them. Beautiful kitchen. The little guy is not bad either, actually that's the best part! How adorable!

I'm well past that part of my life. Mine is grown and moved out. As a matter of fact that is kind of the impetus for this remodel. As a new empty nester I needed something to keep me busy and occupied. While you have that on hand all the time! LOL

Yes, I have one on each side, both with shelves, and I really like them.

The little guy is my grandson, the love of my life, well, one of them, he has a little sister now. When he visits, from Texas (sigh), he heads for the corner cabinets and empties them, and has a ball playing with all the pots and pans and bowls, etc. I find the strangest stuff in there when he leaves!

momj47,

Cute as a button! I assumed he was yours because of your name and the photos. Yes indeed I could use on of those for my new kitchen! That would be the best thing in there without a doubt!