Original 1970s cabinets with fixed shelves
Many 1970s kitchens still have deep, fixed lower shelves. As long as the boxes are solid, roll-outs retrofit well.
Serving Bloomingdale & nearby Roselle, Glendale Heights
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in Bloomingdale, IL
We fit roll-out shelves, trash pull-outs and corner organizers into the cabinets already in your Bloomingdale kitchen.
- Serving Bloomingdale ZIP 60108
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Cabinet problems pull-outs fix in Bloomingdale
Most base cabinets are deep enough to lose a stockpot in. In Bloomingdale we measure each opening, build roll-out shelves to fit between the hinges and install them on full-extension slides, so everything in the cabinet comes out to you.
Lids sliding everywhere
Loose lids are the messiest part of a pot cabinet. We add dividers or a slim lid pull-out to hold them upright.
Trash can in the walkway
A pull-out double bin fits inside a standard base cabinet and keeps trash and recycling out of sight next to the sink.
Lazy Susan that sticks or wobbles
Old lazy Susans sag and jam. We take out the old unit and fit a new one sized to the corner cabinet.
Cramped upper cabinets
High shelves collect things you never see. We look at pull-down units or simple tiered inserts for the uppers.
Spices crowding the counter
If spice jars live in three different cabinets, a dedicated pull-out or tiered drawer insert puts them in one place.
Kneeling to reach the back of the cabinet
If you have to get on the floor and reach past the front row, the cabinet needs shelves that roll out to you.
Doors and hinges in the way
Two-door cabinets with a center stile need a different setup than single-door ones. We plan the pull-outs around that.
Included with the install
- Cabinet-by-cabinet reviewWe go through each cabinet with you and decide what should live where.
- Measuring the clear openingsWe measure each opening, including face frames, hinge clearance and plumbing.
- Removing fixed shelvesWe take out shelves that are in the way and patch any holes left behind.
- Mounting slidesSlides are fastened to the cabinet sides, using spacers where the face frame sticks out.
- Installing roll-out shelvesSliding shelves installed and spaced around what you store.
- Dividers and insertsTray dividers, lid racks, spice pull-outs and drawer inserts added where they help.
- Adjustment and walkthroughEvery slide is adjusted to run smoothly and clear the doors, then we show you how they work.
Models, parts and fittings
Wire and chrome pull-outsGood under the sink and in corners, where a light frame clears pipes and hinges.
Plywood or melamine roll-outsA practical choice for pantry shelves and lighter loads.
Custom-made vs. kit organizersCustom units fit the exact opening; kits come in set sizes that may leave gaps or hit hinges.
Specialty hardwareHardware for the awkward cabinets: blind corners, sink bases and narrow fillers.
Full-extension slidesSlides that extend fully, with soft-close available on most units.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers before and after — Bloomingdale homes
Before
Installed
DetailPull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in a 1980s two-story, Bloomingdale
The site: a 1980s two-story in Bloomingdale. The kitchen as it was: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. The main complaint was solid cabinets with fixed shelves nobody could reach into. After: two wooden roll-out shelves in the deep base cabinet, pots and pans in neat rows that slide out to the front. Work included measuring the clear openings, removing fixed shelves, plus mounting slides.
Before
AfterBloomingdale kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: pantry design & installation
Finished: the closet next to the kitchen rebuilt as a pantry with solid wood shelves, pull-out baskets on the bottom and a light.
Pantry Design & Installation in Bloomingdale →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Bloomingdale
A built-in banquette bench with storage drawers and cushions under the window, with a round pedestal table.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in Bloomingdale →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Bloomingdale
What changed: a new island in dusty blue with a dark soapstone-look quartz top and seating.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in Bloomingdale →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1980s two-story, Bloomingdale
What changed: cabinets in pale sage with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Bloomingdale →Install day
- Send photos of the cabinetsOpen the doors and take a few photos so we can see the cabinet type and what's inside.
- Measure and planWe measure each opening and agree on which cabinets get which organizers.
- Written estimateA written quote listing every pull-out, so you can choose all or some.
- Install dayWe install, adjust and leave the cabinets ready to load.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers questions from Bloomingdale homeowners
How much weight can a pull-out shelf hold?
Enough for cast iron and stand mixers when the right slides are used, which is why we ask what you'll store.
How much do pull-out shelves cost to install?
It depends on how many units, their size, material and slide type. You get a written, itemized estimate after we measure.
What's the best pull-out organizer for kitchen cabinets?
It depends on the cabinet: roll-outs for pots, a double-bin unit for trash, corner hardware for blind corners and dividers for trays.
How long does installation take?
Once the shelves are built, installing a kitchen's worth of roll-outs is usually a day or less.
Can you put pull-outs under the sink?
Under-sink pull-outs are common. They're sized to clear the plumbing and any filter or hot-water tank.
Bloomingdale contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
No registration application or fee to work as a contractor in Bloomingdale. Permit submittals need a detailed written scope of work. We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Bloomingdale?
Yes. Our crews work across Bloomingdale, including Old Town Bloomingdale — ZIP 60108 — and nearby Roselle, Glendale Heights, Carol Stream.
Working in Bloomingdale
- A lot of Bloomingdale kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Bloomingdale homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
Old Town Bloomingdale
ZIP 60108
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers nearby
Other kitchen services in Bloomingdale
Pantry Design & InstallationPantry cabinets, closet conversions and walk-in shelving, built to fit.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & BanquetteBuilt-in bench seating with storage for corners, bays and nooks.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula InstallationNew islands and peninsulas with seating and storage.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.