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 Hanover Park & nearby Bartlett, Roselle
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in Hanover Park, IL
We fit roll-out shelves, trash pull-outs and corner organizers into the cabinets already in your Hanover Park kitchen.
- Installers working in Hanover Park ZIP 60133
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Cabinet problems pull-outs fix in Hanover Park
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 Hanover Park, sized cabinet by cabinet instead of bought off a shelf.
Trash can in the walkway
We convert a base cabinet near the sink or prep zone into a trash and recycling pull-out.
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.
Spices crowding the counter
A narrow pull-out beside the range holds spices and oils within reach of the cook, using a space that's often a filler strip.
Baking sheets and cutting boards jammed in
Sheet pans fit best on edge. We add tray dividers to a base cabinet or the cabinet over the oven or fridge.
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.
Lazy Susan that sticks or wobbles
A worn corner lazy Susan can often be rebuilt or replaced with a new one on a fresh center post and bearings.
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 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.
- Removing fixed shelvesOld fixed shelves and loose racks come out where roll-outs will go.
- Mounting slidesFull-extension slides are mounted on spacers or rear brackets so the shelf runs level.
- Installing roll-out shelvesRoll-outs set at the heights you need for pots, small appliances or pantry goods.
- Dividers and insertsVertical dividers and small inserts for sheet pans, lids and spices.
- Adjustment and walkthroughEvery slide is adjusted to run smoothly and clear the doors, then we show you how they work.
Options to choose from
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.
Full-extension slidesSlides that extend fully, with soft-close available on most units.
Wire and chrome pull-outsGood under the sink and in corners, where a light frame clears pipes and hinges.
Specialty hardwareCorner swing-outs, lazy Susans, double-bin trash pull-outs and pull-down shelves.
Before and after: kitchens near Hanover Park
Before
Installed
DetailA Hanover Park 1980s two-story: before and after
A 1980s two-story near Ontarioville, a typical kitchen for Hanover Park. What we started with: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. The reason for the call: solid cabinets with fixed shelves nobody could reach into. 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 cabinet-by-cabinet review, measuring the clear openings, plus dividers and inserts.
Before
AfterBartlett kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: pull-out shelves & cabinet organizers
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Bartlett. What we started with: 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. The result: 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 removing fixed shelves, installing roll-out shelves, plus adjustment and walkthrough.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in Bartlett →
Before
AfterPantry Design & Installation in a 1970s tract home, Hanover Park
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 Hanover Park →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1970s tract home in Hanover Park
Finished: a built-in banquette bench with storage drawers and cushions under the window, with a round pedestal table.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in Hanover Park →
Before
AfterHanover Park kitchen, raised ranch: kitchen island & peninsula installation
A new island in dusty blue with a creamy quartzite-look quartz top and seating.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in Hanover Park →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 planA visit to measure and decide shelf heights, materials and specialty units.
- Written estimateA written quote listing every pull-out, so you can choose all or some.
- Install dayOnce the units are made, installation is often finished in a single visit.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers questions from Hanover Park homeowners
Do pull-out shelves work for deep cabinets?
Yes. The deeper the cabinet, the more you gain, since nothing stays hidden at the back.
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 pull-outs go in upper cabinets?
Upper cabinets are shallow, so roll-outs help less there. Pull-down units or tiered inserts are usually the better choice.
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.
What's the best pull-out organizer for kitchen cabinets?
There's no single best. We match the organizer to what you store and the shape of the cabinet.
Hanover Park contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
All contractors must be registered and bonded with the Village before a building permit is issued; apply via Inspectional Services. We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Hanover Park?
Yes. Our crews work across Hanover Park, including Ontarioville — ZIP 60133 — and nearby Bartlett, Roselle, Bloomingdale.
Working in Hanover Park
- A lot of Hanover Park kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Hanover Park homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in a historic district? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
Ontarioville
ZIP 60133
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers nearby
Other kitchen services in Hanover Park
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.