A blind corner base cabinet is a cabinet installed in a corner where two cabinet runs meet, and a portion of the cabinet is hidden by the one adjacent to it. The hidden section serves as storage without giving up space in a corner. A blind corner base cabinet (dominant/primary) is only functional if it is used in conjunction with a filler and an adjacent cabinet (non-dominant/secondary).

There are two common methods of constructing a blind corner cabinet in ClosetCADPro - The “Panel” method and the “Door” method. Many of the steps are the same for both and look similar visually, but different locations may use one method versus the other.

See CAD file with both versions attached at the bottom of this page.

PANEL VERSION	DOOR VERSION
The panel sits inside the partition, top and bottom shelves (like an inset front).	The door will still sit in the same position, which will be outside and overlay the partition, top and bottom shelves.

Users will add components to the primary/dominant corner, and then the secondary/non-dominant corner. This is similar to a corner component. The primary/dominant is the component that will physically sit all the way in the corner.

For either method, start by placing a component in the primary/dominant corner. This can be a tall component or a short/base cabinet. For off-the-floor or upper cabinets, desks, and wardrobe cabinets, see notes at the end of the page. Adjust the width if desired. Next, place another component in the secondary/non-dominant corner that is 2.75” from the front of the dominant corner component.

Add a 2” filler to the partition of the component on the secondary/non-dominant side that is closest to the primary component. In the partition’s Properties [Part], drop down the options for Filler, and select “On” in the option drop down to add it. Type “2” (for 2 inches) in the width in the Width field.

The “on” option allows users to type a number in the Width field to control the width of the filler, versus filling the available space as “auto” does.

There will be a small gap as the filler will not go all the way to the primary component. This is normal as the space is 2.75” and the filler is only 2”. This gap will eventually be filled in by a door.

Adjust the width and height of the components as needed (make sure both component heights match). If using base cabinets, a countertop can be added as well.

From the Shelf & Pole pulldown in the ribbon toolbar, add an upright shelf to the primary/dominant component that will reflect the height of the door.

What steps are taken next depends on which method is being utilized.

METHOD 1: PANELS

From the Doors pulldown, add an Int. Door to the side of the upright furthest away from the wall/corner.

From the Other drop down in the ribbon toolbar, add a Panel (applied panel) to the side of the upright closest to the wall/corner.

After placing, right click to access and take note of the panel dimensions in Properties [Part]. Users can screenshot or write these down for easy access.

Using the Board tool in the ribbon toolbar, draw a manual panel (board) in any available open space in the design zone. In the board Properties [Part], adjust the dimensions of the manual panel to match the dimensions of the previously added applied panel, adding 0.75” to the width for overlap.

Change the board Finish to match the finish of the rest of the components, if not already matching.

Delete both the upright and applied panel by hovering over them until it turns yellow (click on it if wanting to ensure it’s selected) and right click, delete. The functional door will remain in the same position.

In the Properties [Part] of the manual panel (board), complete the following setting changes:

Rotate Grain by clicking the box to turn the functionality on.	Change the Back Offset From Wall to (component depth) - 0.75”
Adjust the Distance From Floor: ~3.27 if 2 space toe kick ~4.53” if 3 space toe kick	Adjust the Distance From Wall depending on gap between par + side wall.*

In the Properties [Part] of the int. door, change the hinge option to “155°”.

Finally, in the Properties [Component] of the primary component, under the Bottom Treatment heading, ensure the Front Offset of the toe kick is set to 1.5 (mm).

If it is not, adjust the dimension by typing a new number in the field.

The user can now add desired parts inside either of the two components (shelves, pole, doors, etc.).

If adding shelving to the primary component, users must adjust the front offset to 0.875” in the shelf Properties [Part].

METHOD 2: DOORS

From the Doors pulldown, add an Int. Door to both sides of the upright.

Ensure that the hinges are on the side with the partitions, not the upright.

The door closest to the wall/corner will eventually be a non-functional door (in this example, it is the door on the left), while the one further away will remain functional and used for access within the component.

Right click to access the Properties [Part] of the eventual non-functioning door. Adjust the following settings under the Front heading:

Top Clearance: 9.5 (mm)
Bottom Clearance: 9.5 (mm)

In the Properties [Part] of the functional door, change the hinge option to “155°”. This provides more clearance than a standard hinge.

Delete the upright by hovering over it until it turns yellow (click on it if wanting to ensure it’s selected) and right click, delete. The doors will remain in the same position.

Now that the doors are split, go back into Properties [Part] of the non-functioning door. Ensure that the door Type is “slab” and that the Face Finish is the same as the component finish. Remove any Hardware from that door by changing the hardware Type to “none”.

Finally, in the Properties [Component] of the primary component, under the Bottom Treatment heading, ensure the Front Offset of the toe kick is set to 1.5 (mm).

If it is not, adjust the dimension by typing a new number in the field.

The user can now add desired parts inside either of the two components (shelves, pole, doors, etc.).

IMPORTANT: ADDITIONAL NOTES FOR BLIND CORNER CABINETS

DESKS	UPPER COMPONENTS	WARDROBE COMPONENTS	DECORATIVE HARDWARE
A countertop is required to cover gaps between the two components. The secondary component should be 18” or less in depth to prevent a narrow functional door. If not possible, move primary component 6-12” from the corner/wall.	A Bottom Cap is required to cover gaps between the two components. A Top Cap is also recommended.	The secondary component should be 18” or less in depth to prevent a narrow functional door. If not possible, move primary component 6-12” from the corner/wall.	Check alignment of handles/knobs on adjacent doors to ensure they will not collide.

Reference CAD Project Files

Download the following project files if wanting to reference the steps of both methods above. Note that these projects were created in the CORP MSRP database and may not open correctly in certain databases.

RELATED PAGES:

• Corner Shelves

• Filler

• Component Doors

• Panels (Applied Panels)