What is a standard size Lazy Susan?

What is a standard size Lazy Susan?

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Are Lazy Susans all the same size?

Lazy susans are sold in diameters of even numbers, so a 36 or 39-inch corner cabinet will typically use a 32-inch lazy susan, while a 33-inch corner cabinet would use a 28-inch susan. Pie-shaped lazy susans will have larger diameters to accommodate deeper corner cabinets in your kitchen.

What is a Lazy Susan called in the UK?

Today, many people tend to think of the Lazy Susan as a kitschy relic from the 1950’s/60’s, but its pedigree is much more distinguished than that. Historians have traced the concept back as far as 18th century England when it was more commonly known as the dumbwaiter.

Why do they call Lazy Susans Lazy Susans?

The Name Game “Laziness was a common complaint against servants (at the time), so ‘lazy Susan’ must have been a usual term since the 18th century,” says Markus Krajewski, professor of Media History at University of Basel, Switzerland, and author of The Server: A Media History from the Present to the Baroque.

Are Lazy Susans still popular?

The Lazy Susan is still a very popular option for clients of today. Today’s designs are much more functional and attractive and come in plastic or laminated hardwood. We always recommend stopping by a kitchen and bathroom showroom and look at the new versions of Lazy Susan’s, as you might be pleasantly surprised.

What is the purpose of a Lazy Susan?

Also called a turntable, the Lazy Susan is a round or tray-shaped platform, that rotates on a set of bearings, and sits on a table or countertop to easily distribute food. Often used in upper and lower cabinets, the Lazy Susan also creates accessibility for storage in the kitchen.

How much room do you need for a Lazy Susan?

As the Lazy Susan needs about an inch or 2 of clearance on either side to rotate smoothly, the depth of your cabinet minus 3 to 4 inches will give you the maximum diameter your cabinet can fit for a Lazy Susan.

How much wall space does a Lazy Susan take up?

36”
Whenever I am laying out a kitchen, I always try to work in a lazy susan cabinet. Most cabinet lines offer either a 33” or 36” lazy susan. That means it will take up 36” of space on each wall. A lazy susan offers the most functionality from the corner with the least dead space.