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What is a Blind Corner Wall Unit?

A blind corner wall unit is a wall-mounted cabinet that sits in the corner of an L-shaped or U-shaped run, where two runs of wall units meet at 90 degrees. As with its base-unit counterpart, part of the cabinet is "blind" - the section that sits behind the adjoining run of wall units, out of sight and harder to reach through the door.

Why it is used

A blind corner wall unit lets your run of wall cabinets carry cleanly around a corner, keeping a continuous line of doors above the worktop and making use of space that would otherwise be dead or awkward.

How the blind section works

The corner unit is set back slightly from the adjoining run using a corner post or filler. This creates the clearance so the corner door and the neighbouring doors and handles do not clash when opened. The gap you need depends on the thickness of your doors and the style of handle.

Access options

  • Corner carousels and rotating shelves
  • Pull-out and swing-out shelf mechanisms
  • Simple fixed shelving where budget is the priority

For layout help, see our kitchen planning guide, or call 02920 007 948 or email info@flatpackkitchens.co.uk.

What is a Blind Corner Wall Unit?

What is a Blind Corner Wall Unit?

Blind corner units are perfect storage solutions, making the corners of your kitchen, neat, tidy and organised. 

Here we show you all the options available and how to install the units. 

Standard blind corner wall unit (650 x 350)

This uses a standard 600 cabinet, together with a 300 door. Only one part of the corner post is required, together with blind hinges, which are used to hang the door off the rear face of the 80mm panel. The 61mm corner return is also supplied, should the unit need adjustment as shown. 

Always check any handle sizes for clearances that may be needed, and adjust the size of the corner post as necessary.

The blind corner wall units are a great way to store your kitchen products, food and accessories. Blind corner units are designed to create extra space and are great for storage and organisation. 

The blind corner wall units are also available in tall sizes, measuring 900mm high instead of 720mm.

How to Fit a Blind Corner Wall Unit

Installing your blind corner wall unit is made easy with our installation guide and help images. Here we explain how to install your blind corner wall unit. 

How to fit a blind corner unit
 

Two part corner post and flexible corner planning

This is supplied in flat format as two separate panels to allow customisation on site. In it's maximum size, it measures 80 x 80mm when assembled. The 80mm piece is pre drilled on the rear face for hinge mounting plates (Blind cover wall unit door hanging)  

The nature of the two part corner post is inherently flexible. It can be tailored during installation to achieve any corner configuration size required. This can be used when planning the overall kitchen design to remove any unsightly infill strips. Two typical examples are shown below, however the planning options are limitless with careful panning and installation. 

Note: the 80mm panel does not need trimming in any scenario - the relevant base cabinet is simply positioned further in or out of the corner, creating more or less reveal of the 80mm panel. The 61mm return piece is then trimmed and positioned accordingly. 

Two part corner post and flexible corner planning

Two-Part Corner Post and Flexible Corner Planning

A standard corner post gives a fixed setback. A two-part corner post is adjustable - it lets you vary the clearance between the corner unit and the adjoining run, so you can fine-tune the corner to suit your doors, handles and available wall space.

How it works

Instead of a single fixed filler, the two-part post has an element that slides or overlaps against a fixed part. Adjusting how far the two parts extend changes the setback, giving you a range of clearance rather than one fixed dimension.

Why flexible planning helps

  • Absorbs small variations in wall length so the run still fits
  • Lets you increase clearance for chunky handles or thicker doors
  • Helps square up corners in older rooms where walls are not true

Getting it right

Set the adjustment so the corner door and the neighbouring door clear each other through their full swing, then check the run measures neatly against the walls. The flexibility means you rarely need to compromise on either.

Our kitchen planning guide covers corner setout in more detail. Questions? Call 02920 007 948 or email info@flatpackkitchens.co.uk.

Fitting a Blind Corner Wall Unit: Example 1

Fitting a Blind Corner Wall Unit: Example 2

Fitting a Blind Corner Wall Unit: Example 2

This worked example walks through positioning a blind corner wall unit and setting the clearance so it works alongside the adjoining run. It follows the same principles as our first example, applied to a corner where the return wall is short.

The setup

Two runs of wall units meet at a 90-degree corner. The blind corner unit sits in the angle, with part of it "blind" behind the adjoining run. The neighbouring cabinet will butt up close to the corner unit's door, so clearance is the key.

Step by step

  • Mark the corner position and the line of both runs on the wall
  • Fit a corner post to set the unit back from the adjoining run
  • Hang the corner unit level and secure it to the wall
  • Offer up the neighbouring unit but do not fix it yet
  • Open both doors fully and check the handles clear each other

Fine-tuning

If the doors or handles catch, increase the setback at the corner post before fixing the rest of the run. Only once both doors clear cleanly should you fix the neighbouring units permanently.

For full corner setout, see our kitchen planning guide, or call 02920 007 948 or email info@flatpackkitchens.co.uk.

J-Pull Range Blind Corner Unit

J-Pull Range Blind Corner Unit

The J-pull (or J-profile) range is a handleless style where the door has a curved grip routed into its edge, forming a "J" shape you pull to open. It gives a clean, uncluttered look - but at a blind corner it needs a little extra thought compared with a handled door.

Why corners need care

Because the grip is part of the door edge, the J-pull profile changes how doors meet at a corner. Where the corner unit's door and the adjoining door sit close together, the profiled edges must still have room to open without the grips or door edges fouling one another.

Planning the clearance

  • Allow enough setback at the corner post for the profiled edges
  • Check the grip side of each door against the adjoining door
  • Confirm fingers can reach the J-pull without the corner obstructing

Getting it right

Set the corner post so both doors open fully and the grips stay accessible. A two-part or adjustable corner post can help you dial in exactly the right clearance for the J-pull profile.

See our kitchen planning guide or browse our complete units. Call 02920 007 948 or email info@flatpackkitchens.co.uk.

Example 1: 1125mm Corner Wall Unit

  • The blind corner wall cabinet is set at 675mm, with a 75mm void - making the corner post footprint  45 x 45 (26 x 26 visible) 
  • Standard 450mm wall units are used to align with the base units below
  • The 1000mm blind corner base is set at 1125mm, with a 125mm void - making the corner post footprint 55 x 55 (36 x 36 visible)

Example 2: 1100mm Corner Wall Unit

  • The blind corner wall is set at 700mm, with a 100mm void - making the corner post footprint 70 x 70 (51 x 51 visible).
  • Standard 400ml wall units are used to align with the base units below.
  • The 900mm blind corner base is set at 1100mm, with a 200mm void - making the corner post footprint 80 x 80 (does not need trimming) and a 450mm base return. 

Example 3: J Pull Ranges

  • For J-Pull ranges the corner post is a fixed size 59 x 59, with J-Pull design, used on both base and wall units to suit a 630 (wall) and 1130 (base) planning footprint. 
  • A 236mm corner wall door is used - note that this is hinged from the cabinet end panel using 165 degree hinges.
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