Small condo kitchen with one wall of cabinets
In a compact Evanston condo kitchen every inch counts. Roll-outs, a tall pantry cabinet and an end-of-run pull-out often double what fits.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers →Serving Evanston & nearby Skokie, Glenview
Kitchen Storage & Pantry Solutions in Evanston, 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 Evanston household actually cooks.
- Kitchen remodels across Evanston ZIP 60201, 60202, 60208
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Storage problems we solve in Evanston kitchens
We are carpenters and installers, not a catalog. For Evanston homeowners that means measured organizers built to your cabinet openings, pantry shelving at depths that make sense for cans and boxes, and benches built into the wall where a table used to wobble.
Older kitchen with too few cabinets
If your older kitchen has a back hall or a closet nearby, it may be the best place for pantry storage.
Pantry Design & Installation →Pantry that overflows onto the counter
If you buy in bulk and have nowhere to put it, the answer is pantry space, not more baskets. We plan it around what you actually store.
Pantry Design & Installation →No place for the family to sit
Breakfast nooks and bay windows often sit empty. A banquette with a table turns them into the spot where everyone eats.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette →Wire shelving sagging under food
When the pantry shelves bow and things slip through the wires, it's time for solid shelving anchored into studs.
Pantry Design & Installation →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 →Clutter under the sink
The sink base is awkward because of the pipes. We fit pull-outs shaped to clear the trap and supply lines.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers →Kitchen cabinets that simply don't fit your stuff
If the cabinets themselves are the limit, a few rebuilt sections often solve more than a full replacement would.
Kitchen Cabinet Modification →Everything in a storage project
- Roll-out shelves and pull-outsSliding shelves and organizers installed in the cabinets you already have.
- Inserts and dividersTray dividers, spice pull-outs, drawer inserts and sink-base organizers.
- Pantry cabinetsFloor-to-ceiling pantry units added where a wall or an old desk area allows.
- Pantry closet and walk-in shelvingOld wire racks removed and solid shelving, drawers and baskets installed on the framing.
- Built-in banquette seatingStraight, L-shaped or U-shaped banquettes with storage under the seat.
- Cabinet changes when neededRaising, resizing or adding cabinet boxes where organizers can't solve the problem.
- Cleanup and walkthroughFinal adjustments to drawers and hardware, then a walkthrough before we leave.
Finishes and options
Wire and metal organizersChrome or coated-wire baskets for under-sink and corner units where airflow helps.
Banquette constructionBuilt-in bench frames finished to match the cabinets, with drawers or hinged lids.
Pantry cabinets vs. pantry closetsA cabinet adds pantry where there is wall space; a closet conversion uses a room that's already there.
Full-extension, soft-close slidesSlides that bring the shelf all the way out and close it gently.
Solid pantry shelvingMelamine or wood shelves on wall cleats or standards, sized to the pantry.
Kitchens like yours in Evanston: before and after
Before
AfterEvanston kitchen, brick bungalow from the 1920s: kitchen storage & pantry solutions
This one is a brick bungalow from the 1920s in Evanston. The kitchen as it was: dark stained 1970s oak cabinets with heavy frames and white laminate with a wood edge. The main complaint was deep cabinets nobody could reach into. Finished kitchen: roll-out shelves in the base cabinets, a pull-out trash unit and a pantry wall, with the counters cleared. The job covered inserts and dividers, pantry closet and walk-in shelving, plus cabinet changes when needed.
Before
AfterKitchen Storage & Pantry Solutions in a postwar Cape Cod, Skokie
The site: a postwar Cape Cod in Skokie. Before: 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets and light beige laminate. What bothered the owners most: deep cabinets nobody could reach into. The result: roll-out shelves in the base cabinets, a pull-out trash unit and a pantry wall, with the counters cleared. Work included inserts and dividers, pantry cabinets, plus cleanup and walkthrough.
Kitchen Storage & Pantry Solutions in Skokie →
Before
AfterA Glenview postwar bi-level: before and after
The site: a postwar bi-level near The Park. What we started with: dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls and speckled laminate. What bothered the owners most: 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. The job covered pantry closet and walk-in shelving, built-in banquette seating, plus cabinet changes when needed.
Kitchen Storage & Pantry Solutions in Glenview →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a brick bungalow from the 1920s, Evanston
Finished: 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 Evanston →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a brick bungalow from the 1920s in Evanston
The same doors sprayed in soft white, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Evanston →The project, step by step
- Tell us what doesn't fitCall or write with what bothers you most: the corner, the pantry, the trash, the lack of seating.
- Measure on siteWe measure each opening and look at walls, outlets and vents that affect the plan.
- Plan and written estimateA written quote listing every pull-out, shelf and built-in, so you can pick what to do now.
- Build and installOrganizers are made to size and installed, usually without touching the countertops.
Kitchen Storage & Pantry Solutions questions from Evanston homeowners
What storage fits a small condo kitchen?
Roll-outs in every base cabinet, a slim pull-out beside the range and a tall pantry cabinet usually add the most without changing the layout.
Do you match the existing cabinet finish?
Inside the cabinet, we use a natural or white finish. Anything you see from the room, we match or choose a deliberate contrast.
How much does kitchen storage work cost?
We don't quote without measuring. After the visit you get a written estimate that breaks the work down cabinet by cabinet.
What are the best storage solutions for a kitchen?
For most kitchens, roll-out shelves in the lower cabinets and better pantry shelving make the biggest difference, followed by trash and corner pull-outs.
Should I get pull-outs or a new pantry first?
If food is the problem, start with the pantry. If cookware and supplies are the problem, start with the base cabinets.
Do I need a Evanston-registered contractor for storage project?
All contractors working in city limits must register with the City; annual fee General Contractor $150, Trade Contractor $125. We take care of that before work starts.
What is the Evanston building department phone number?
Permits go through Community Development Department, Building & Development Services (Building & Inspection Services), phone (847) 448-4311. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Can you do storage project in an Evanston condo?
Associations usually set rules for work hours, elevators, deliveries and insurance, and many require approval for plumbing, electrical or structural changes. We provide the certificate of insurance and follow the building's rules.
Do I need a permit for storage project in Evanston?
It depends on the scope. Evanston's rule in short: Residential permit applications go through the Citizen Portal; City worksheets signed by the contractors are required for any electrical, plumbing or HVAC work. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department, Building & Development Services (Building & Inspection Services).
Do you work in my part of Evanston?
Yes. Our crews work across Evanston — ZIP 60201, 60202, 60208 — and nearby Skokie, Glenview, Park Ridge.
Working in Evanston
- Most Evanston homes are prewar. We work around plaster walls, radiators and out-of-square rooms every week.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
- Live in a historic district? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
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Other kitchen services in Evanston
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.