Older kitchen with too few cabinets
Prewar kitchens tend to have short runs of cabinets and odd corners. A rebuilt pantry closet or built-ins in an unused nook make up the difference.
Pantry Design & Installation →Serving Berwyn & nearby Oak Park, Chicago
Kitchen Storage & Pantry Solutions in Berwyn, IL
Cabinets you can't reach into, a pantry that overflows, no spot for the family to sit: we build kitchen storage that fits how your Berwyn household actually cooks.
- Kitchen remodels across Berwyn ZIP 60402
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Storage problems we solve in Berwyn kitchens
A storage problem usually has a specific cause: deep base cabinets, a blind corner, a pantry with wire shelves, or no place for small appliances. We look at your Berwyn kitchen cabinet by cabinet and recommend the fix that matches, not a new kitchen.
Wasted space above and between cabinets
A blank wall next to the fridge or a short run of uppers is often the easiest place to add storage. We build into it to match.
Custom Kitchen Cabinets →Small appliances with nowhere to go
Stand mixers, air fryers and slow cookers crowd the counter. A pantry cabinet with a pull-out shelf or an appliance cabinet gives them a place.
Pantry Design & Installation →A blind corner nobody can reach
Blind corners are the most common dead space we see. The fix depends on the cabinet layout, and we measure before recommending one.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers →Pots stacked in deep base cabinets
Deep lower cabinets swallow cookware. Full-extension roll-outs sized to the opening let you see and lift every pot from standing height.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers →Wire shelving sagging under food
Sagging wire racks in the pantry closet are common. Solid wood or melamine shelving on proper supports carries the weight and keeps items level.
Pantry Design & Installation →Trash can taking up floor space
Moving the garbage and recycling into a cabinet frees the floor and hides the smell. We convert an existing base into a double-bin pull-out.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers →No place for the family to sit
A wobbly table in a corner rarely gets used. A built-in banquette fits more people in the same space and adds storage under the seat.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette →Everything in a storage project
- Storage walk-throughA visit to see what you store, where it ends up and which spaces are going unused.
- Measuring every openingOpenings, depths and obstructions like plumbing and hinges are measured cabinet by cabinet.
- Roll-out shelves and pull-outsFull-extension roll-outs, trash pull-outs and corner units fitted into existing base cabinets.
- Inserts and dividersVertical dividers for sheet pans, drawer organizers and slim pull-outs for narrow gaps.
- Pantry cabinetsTall pantry cabinets with roll-out shelves set into a wall or the end of a run.
- Pantry closet and walk-in shelvingOld wire racks removed and solid shelving, drawers and baskets installed on the framing.
- Cabinet changes when neededRaising, resizing or adding cabinet boxes where organizers can't solve the problem.
Materials and options
Wood and plywood roll-outsDovetailed hardwood or plywood drawer boxes that hold heavy cookware for years.
Solid pantry shelvingShelving that doesn't sag or tip small jars, unlike builder wire racks.
Full-extension, soft-close slidesSlides that bring the shelf all the way out and close it gently.
Wire and metal organizersChrome or coated-wire baskets for under-sink and corner units where airflow helps.
Pantry cabinets vs. pantry closetsTall cabinets suit kitchens with a free wall; closets and walk-ins suit homes with a nearby nook or hall.
What the work looks like in Berwyn homes
Before
AfterBerwyn kitchen, prewar brick bungalow: kitchen storage & pantry solutions
The site: a prewar brick bungalow near Depot District. Before: dark stained 1970s oak cabinets with heavy frames and white laminate with a wood edge. What bothered the owners most: counters buried under things that had no cabinet space. The result: roll-out shelves in the base cabinets, a pull-out trash unit and a pantry wall, with the counters cleared. Work included storage walk-through, pantry cabinets, plus cabinet changes when needed.
Before
AfterAn Oak Brook raised ranch: before and after
The site: a raised ranch in Oak Brook. The kitchen as it was: medium-brown stained oak cabinets with wide frames and harvest-gold laminate. The main complaint was counters buried under things that had no cabinet space. The result: roll-out shelves in the base cabinets, a pull-out trash unit and a pantry wall, with the counters cleared. The job covered roll-out shelves and pull-outs, inserts and dividers, plus cabinet changes when needed.
Kitchen Storage & Pantry Solutions in Oak Brook →
Before
AfterKitchen Storage & Pantry Solutions in a 1960s ranch, Elmhurst
The site: a 1960s ranch in Elmhurst. What we started with: original birch cabinets painted white decades ago, sagging doors, chrome pulls and laminate with an aluminum edge band. The reason for the call: counters buried under things that had no cabinet space. After: roll-out shelves in the base cabinets, a pull-out trash unit and a pantry wall, with the counters cleared. Work included roll-out shelves and pull-outs, pantry closet and walk-in shelving, plus cabinet changes when needed.
Kitchen Storage & Pantry Solutions in Elmhurst →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a prewar brick bungalow in Berwyn
What changed: soft sage-green inset-style cabinets with unlacquered brass hardware, honed white marble-look quartz counters, a white handmade-look square tile backsplash, restored oak strip floor and schoolhouse pendant lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Berwyn →
Before
AfterA Berwyn prewar foursquare: before and after
The same doors sprayed in soft white, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Berwyn →The project, step by step
- Tell us what doesn't fitSend a few photos of the cabinets or pantry and a list of what keeps landing on the counter.
- Measure on siteWe measure each opening and look at walls, outlets and vents that affect the plan.
- Plan and written estimateYou get a cabinet-by-cabinet plan and an itemized estimate.
- Build and installOrganizers are made to size and installed, usually without touching the countertops.
Kitchen Storage & Pantry Solutions questions from Berwyn homeowners
Can you add storage without replacing the cabinets?
Yes, that's most of our storage work. We only suggest modifying or adding cabinets when inserts can't fix the problem.
Do you match the existing cabinet finish?
Wood roll-outs are finished clear or to suit the interior; visible pieces like banquettes and pantry doors are matched as closely as we can.
What are the best storage solutions for a kitchen?
There isn't one best product. We look at what you store and where it's hard to reach, then suggest pull-outs, pantry space or built-in seating with storage.
How much does kitchen storage work cost?
Price is driven by the number of units, materials and any cabinet changes. We list each item separately so you can choose.
Do storage upgrades need a permit?
Generally no. If a pantry plan involves framing or electrical work, we check with the village and pull the permit.
Berwyn building permit for storage project: where do I apply?
Permits go through Building Department, City of Berwyn, phone 708-788-2660. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a Berwyn-registered contractor for storage project?
Contractors must be licensed and bonded with Berwyn; $10,000 surety bond and liability insurance naming the City per license (per licensing form. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for storage project in Berwyn?
It depends on the scope. Berwyn's rule in short: City permit list includes any kitchen and bathroom remodeling, all electrical work, and plumbing/sewer work (faucet or toilet replacement excluded). We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Department, City of Berwyn.
Do you work in my part of Berwyn?
Yes. Our crews work across Berwyn, including South Berwyn, South Oak Park area, Depot District, LaVergne — ZIP 60402 — and nearby Oak Park, Chicago, Oak Brook.
Working in Berwyn
- Most Berwyn homes are prewar. We work around plaster walls, radiators and out-of-square rooms every week.
- Most Berwyn homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in the Central Berwyn Bungalow Historic District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
South BerwynSouth Oak Park areaDepot DistrictLaVergneOgden Avenue
ZIP 60402
Kitchen Storage & Pantry Solutions nearby
Other kitchen services in Berwyn
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.
Cabinet RefacingNew doors and fronts on your existing cabinet boxes.
Countertop Fabrication & InstallationQuartz, granite and butcher block, templated and installed.
Kitchen Backsplash InstallationTile backsplashes with clean lines and flush outlets.