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 Elk Grove Village & nearby Itasca, Wood Dale
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in Elk Grove Village, IL
We fit roll-out shelves, trash pull-outs and corner organizers into the cabinets already in your Elk Grove Village kitchen.
- Installers working in Elk Grove Village ZIP 60007
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Cabinet problems pull-outs fix in Elk Grove Village
Getting on your knees to find a lid is a cabinet problem, not an organizing one. We retrofit sliding shelves and organizers into existing kitchen cabinets around Elk Grove Village, sized cabinet by cabinet instead of bought off a shelf.
Messy cabinet under the sink
A roll-out under the sink has to work around the disposal, the trap and any filter. We measure each before ordering.
Spices crowding the counter
Spice racks on the counter waste prep space. A slim base pull-out or drawer insert keeps jars labeled side up.
Baking sheets and cutting boards jammed in
Trays and boards stored flat end up under everything. Vertical dividers let you slide one out without moving the rest.
Trash can in the walkway
Freestanding cans get kicked and smell. A cabinet pull-out with lids or a door-mounted unit tucks them away.
Cramped upper cabinets
Upper cabinets above eye level are hard to use. A pull-down shelf or a shallow organizer can bring items lower or forward.
Pantry cabinet with deep fixed shelves
If the back of the pantry cabinet is full of things you forgot you had, sliding shelves fix that.
Lids sliding everywhere
A lid rack or vertical dividers on a roll-out stand lids on edge so they stop spilling across the shelf.
What we hook up and check
- Cabinet-by-cabinet reviewA look at what you store and which cabinets are the hardest to use.
- Measuring the clear openingsWidth between hinges, depth to the back and height to the next shelf, for every cabinet.
- Mounting slidesFull-extension slides are mounted on spacers or rear brackets so the shelf runs level.
- Installing roll-out shelvesSliding shelves installed and spaced around what you store.
- Trash, corner and under-sink unitsSpecialty pull-outs for bins, blind corners and the cabinet under the sink.
- 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.
What to pick before the install
Full-extension slidesThe shelf comes all the way out so nothing hides in the back.
Custom-made vs. kit organizersCustom units fit the exact opening; kits come in set sizes that may leave gaps or hit hinges.
Specialty hardwareCorner swing-outs, lazy Susans, double-bin trash pull-outs and pull-down shelves.
Plywood or melamine roll-outsSmooth, easy-to-wipe shelves for cleaning supplies and dry goods.
Wire and chrome pull-outsCoated-wire baskets for cleaning supplies and spots that need airflow.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers before and after — Elk Grove Village homes
Before
Installed
DetailBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Elk Grove Village
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Elk Grove Village. The kitchen as it was: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. The reason for the call: deep base cabinets where pots got lost at the back. Finished kitchen: two wooden roll-out shelves in the deep base cabinet, pots and pans in neat rows that slide out to the front. On site this meant installing roll-out shelves, trash, corner and under-sink units, plus adjustment and walkthrough.
Before
AfterA Wood Dale two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Wood Dale. What we started with: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. The reason for the call: a pot cabinet that had turned into a pile. The result: 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, mounting slides, plus dividers and inserts.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in Wood Dale →
Before
AfterPull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in a 1980s two-story, Schaumburg
The site: a 1980s two-story near Olde Schaumburg Centre. What we started with: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. The main complaint was deep base cabinets where pots got lost at the back. Finished kitchen: 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, installing roll-out shelves, plus adjustment and walkthrough.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in Schaumburg →
Before
AfterPantry Design & Installation in a 1960s ranch, Elk Grove Village
What changed: 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 Elk Grove Village →
Before
AfterElk Grove Village kitchen, 1960s ranch: built-in breakfast nook & banquette
A built-in banquette bench with storage drawers and cushions under the window, with a round pedestal table.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in Elk Grove Village →How the install goes
- Send photos of the cabinetsPictures of the worst cabinets and the corner help us plan the visit.
- 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 Elk Grove Village homeowners
Can you add pull-out drawers to kitchen cabinets that have doors?
The doors remain in place and the roll-outs sit behind them. We size them so they clear the hinges.
Can you put pull-outs under the sink?
Yes. We build them around the trap, disposal and supply lines, often as two narrow pull-outs or a U-shaped tray.
Do pull-out shelves work for deep cabinets?
Yes. The deeper the cabinet, the more you gain, since nothing stays hidden at the back.
Do roll-outs lose cabinet space?
The shelf is slightly narrower than the opening. In practice you store more, because the back of the cabinet becomes usable.
How much do pull-out shelves cost to install?
Wood vs. melamine, soft-close or standard slides and specialty units all change the price. We quote per cabinet after the visit.
Do you work in my part of Elk Grove Village?
Yes. Our crews work across Elk Grove Village — ZIP 60007 — and nearby Itasca, Wood Dale, Schaumburg.
Working in Elk Grove Village
- A lot of Elk Grove Village kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Elk Grove Village homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Older paint is treated with lead-safe practices: containment, HEPA cleanup and a clean hand-over.
ZIP 60007
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers nearby
Other kitchen services in Elk Grove Village
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.