Lazy Susan Material Choices
Find these handy lazy susans manufactured in a variety of materials from your favorite woods and polymer types to metal and chrome wire. The half circle lazy susan is the answer to the age-old dilemma of what to do with blind corner cabinets. Say good-bye to wasted space! Get out your tape measure. Choose a material. And determine how many shelves. Then, your only dilemma here will be to figure out what you're going to put on your half-circle lazy susan.
You know you can get instant cabinet organization with a lazy susan. You know it makes reaching in the back of a cabinet or cupboard a cinch. But did you know you have a plethora of materials to choose from in your design? That's right. It's another decision you get to make in customizing your lazy susan. That is, once you've decided your shape (kidney, D-shaped, pie cut, full circle or half circle) and your style (one shelf, two shelf, three shelf, no shelf or door mount).
Be Materialistic You can find these revolving storage units in chrome, glass, stone, and more, but wood, polymer, wire and metal seem to be the most prevalent. All of which are available for cabinet and pantry use and some are more often found just on tabletop models. Wood ones are nice for any location, lending a more polished finish in oak, maple, cherry or the like. White or almond polymer tends to be the more utilitarian option for in-cabinet storage and is really easy to clean.
Up the Cool Factor Chrome wire susans provide a more stylish, contemporary look and plastic-coated ones are perfect for not well-ventilated areas such as a storage closet. Metal and stainless steel units are more often found on display for items such as salt and pepper mills and napkins in your kitchen or perfumes and colognes in your dressing area. But, no matter what material you choose for your lazy susan, you'll know that you'll be maximizing your storage space, organizing clutter, and making items more easily accessible.
Wood What's your Sign er, Species? From maple and oak to cherry and walnut, there's a wood lazy susan for everyone. Some have a lip or railing to prevent things from sliding off. Just gently spin the unit around and presto, whatever it was that you needed is now right at your fingertips. Wood susans create an eye-catching centerpiece with their typical full-circle shape. When not using to serve food or play games, these make an ideal spot to showcase a favorite piece of art. And they easily wipe clean with a mixture of mild soap and warm water. |
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Form and Function From birch to beech wood, you'll find some wooden lazy susans in their most natural form (unfinished) while others are stained and have a finish on top to protect. Sizes vary from small to large, depending on the use. Smaller wood units can be found in a cabinet or on a kitchen counter, whereas larger units might be found on kitchen or family room tables. Some manufacturers will even custom design one for you if you have a specific need for size. Doesn't get any better than that!
Polymer
If you're looking for a cost-effective lazy susan solution, then look no further than those made of polymer. With a full selection of designs, you're sure to be able to find the one that best suits your needs. They come in all sorts of shapes including, half and full circle, pie cut, kidney and D-shaped. The shelves are typically available in the colors white, bisque or almond. They're durable and super easy to clean. And can be used in both door mount and non-attached applications.
Good for Storage Inside Cabinets or in the Refrigerator Polymer lazy susans can easily store and organize baby food, spices and canned goods. Some come with non-slip liners while others are available with a chrome wire railing to prevent items from falling off. Polymer, or plastic, shelves can either move dependently or independently of one another while swiveling around the shaft or post. And you can find these in a variety of styles from one shelf, two shelf and three shelf models to those that have no shelf and those that are door mounted. Many even come with polymer components for quieter action.
Customize to Your Liking Some modern day styles of the perennial favorite are equipped with a host of upgrades, such as a universal metal mounting plate, chrome beauty rings, a chrome telescoping post for easy height adjustment, and easy-to-install bearing hubs for automatic shelf centering on the kidney style, so the cabinet door can close. From storing condiments to canned goods, you really can't go wrong with a polymer lazy susan.
Wire
If you're planning on your lazy susan being in a highly visible location, then choosing a more stylish, contemporary look might be in order. Wire susans give you all the same functionality of a polymer lazy susan; they're just a little easier on the eyes. Shelf wires are spaced close together to prevent items from tipping, yet the wire design allows for good air circulation and venting.
Wire Doesn't Tire You can find chrome, heavy gauge wire for a beautiful design appearance, but be prepared to pay a pretty penny for it. Your other option is white plastic coated wire shelving, which gives you the same venting capabilities at a more economical price. Most wire shelves rotate independently on posts and allow for an infinite number of shelf position adjustments. These models typically feature a press-fit lower bearing and complementary shaft collar. (These appear with a flat surface on a full circle susan.) Wire lazy susans are available in all shapes and styles. Find these in full circle, half circle, kidney, pie cut and D-shaped models. Some of the half circle (or half-moon) units incorporate a heavy-duty ball-bearing slide for easy access to blind cabinets. These shelves may contain a fence or railing and feature a reversible design for either right or left-hand cabinets.
It's All in How it Looks The wire susan is a fabulous, vented option for corner cabinets with high visibility. Think countertop cabinets or even in the pantry. It's a great way to dress up what could be a boring storage unit. And it's all possible with a wire lazy susan.
Metal
Metal lazy susans are probably more difficult to find when compared to other materials. Aside from serving as a base for many models such as wood, metal just doesn't seem to be as popular as it might have once been for these organizational units. However, that being said, there still are a few out there and they can be quite specialized.
These Susans are Special More often than not, you'll find full circle shaped metal lazy susans as opposed to half circle, kidney shaped or pie cut, or D-shaped models. And very rarely can you find one with more than two shelves. There are some stainless steel models that remain in the kitchen, giving new opportunities for the original lazy susan. Take a fondue set, for example. Put this idea on a turntable and bam! You've got cheese or flavored oil just begging to be savored with forks and bowls readily available. Chocolate, too, whether in fondue or as part of a s'mores maker lazy susan set. Other metal lazy susans you can find for the kitchen include those with cereal dispensers or a handy place for condiment bowls.
Not Just for the Kitchen Some of the more decorative models could be ideal for home entertainment like with spices or napkins for easy access on top of a kitchen or dining room table. If it's a stainless steel edition, you can count on it polishing well enough to double as a mirror. How elegant for cologne or perfume displays! Even if they are few and far between, metal lazy susans remain a force to be reckoned with.
