Working with the corners of your kitchen countertops can be tricky because of the way they're shaped. However, there are ways that you can utilize these corners to enhance the function of your kitchen design.

Add a sink

Sometimes having one sink in the kitchen simply isn't enough. Adding a second sink can give you a space to prep for dinner when the other sink is full of dirty dishes. Depending on the layout of your space, even a very small prep or bar sink might allow a entirely additional work space.

Install pull-out drawers

Don't have enough space in your kitchen cabinets? Then consider adding a few drawers to the corner of your kitchen. These drawers are uniquely shaped to fit snugly into the corner of your kitchen. If you have a sink above these cabinets, you can use the space to keep cleaning supplies handy, like dish soap and sponges.

Use floating shelves

If you don't have cabinets on the wall above the corner, consider adding a few floating shelves that connect in the corner. This space can be used to store anything from frequently used kitchen appliances to dinnerware to cookbooks – or your favorite knickknacks.

What would you do in that extra corner of your kitchen?