Whether you're throwing a party, or just want to better organize your home, Lazy Susans provide a versatile, low-cost way to make food and objects easily accessible.
Use one to share condiments at your BBQ or nibbles at your wine tasting evening, organize cupboards and cabinets, or place a Lazy Susan on your worktop to simply brighten up your decor.
Every home could do with a Lazy Susan, and here's how to pick the best one.
How to Choose the Best Lazy Susan for Your Home?
Most Lazy Susans are round by design and they can all spin 360 degrees. That's where the similarities end. Available in a vast array of colors, designs and heights, here's how to choose the best Lazy Susan for your home.
Materials
Wood - natural and easy on the eye, wood is a good choice for use in traditional decors. It can also provide an interesting contrast to a modern look as a feature piece. Don't use wood if you are likely to have hot products or items that will stain. Ideal for cold nibbles and decorative purposes.
Plastic - easy to clean and durable, use plastic models indoors and out. However, just be sure that you don't use very hot foods with them. Plastic Lazy Susan's can also be a good low-cost option for use as storage.
Ceramic - complement your traditional, cozy decor with a ceramic Lazy Susan. Ceramic cleans well when enameled, just be aware that it can break easily when dropped, so busy households with large pets and children may want to look at plastic versions.
Glass - Glass Lazy Susans look great in a contemporary setting. They also set the focus firmly on their contents. However, be aware that fingerprints can be an issue, as can breakability.
Metal - if you have an industrial style look going on, or a minimalistic or modern style, you may want to opt for a metal Lazy Susan. They are also extremely hard wearing and robust. Choose treated versions if you are planning to use it outside regularly. Metal versions can also stand up to hot food and BBQing accessories.
Other Uses for Lazy Susans
Lazy Susans are highly versatile and a great product for organizing your home. Here are our top alternative uses for Lazy Susans:
Use a Lazy Susan with sides, or even tiers, to organize your kitchen cupboards. They are great for high or deep cupboards, saving you reaching for frequently used items. Stick on your favorite spices and salts, and simply turn to get to the one you want.
Use your Lazy Susan to organize your cleaning or laundry accessories. Keep the area under your kitchen sink neat and tidy, or place one in your laundry room to hold your softeners, dryer balls and stain removers.
Make BBQs and informal outdoor gatherings easier - use a Lazy Susan with pots of cutlery and napkins, so everyone can access what they need easily.
Do you love crafting or needlework? Have a Lazy Susan to hand to keep all your crafting equipment within arm's reach and easily visible, it's also great for small tubes and tubs.
Cake decorating. Having difficulty getting a perfectly smooth frosted cake or applying delicate decorations evenly all the way round? With a Lazy Susan you can slowly rotate your cake for a perfectly even finish.
Declutter your medicine cabinet with a transparent Lazy Susan. No more searching for painkillers or antiseptic.
Organize your skincare and beauty products. Using a Lazy Susan can help you to stick to your skincare routine, and getting ready in the morning is that little bit faster when you have everything to hand.
If your vanity table is cluttered with products, use a Lazy Susan to house your perfume or hair care collection. Change your fragrance and hairstyle to suit your mood, without having the search through and knock over, the rest of your supplies.
Tara is a San Antonio-based award-winning landscape architect, writer and educator, passionate about eco-friendly solutions and growing her own food. She knows all it takes to help you create a sustainable backyard retreat that combines blissful charm with a modern take on landscaping.