Original pre-1940 cabinets with fixed shelves
If your cabinets date to the pre-1940, they can usually take pull-outs. We check the frame and sides for a solid mount first.
Serving Highland Park & nearby Northbrook, Glenview
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in Highland Park, IL
We fit roll-out shelves, trash pull-outs and corner organizers into the cabinets already in your Highland Park kitchen.
- Installers working in Highland Park ZIP 60035
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Cabinet problems pull-outs fix in Highland Park
Most base cabinets are deep enough to lose a stockpot in. In Highland Park 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.
Doors and hinges in the way
Many cabinets have a face frame and hinges that narrow the opening. We size each roll-out to clear them so the shelf passes the door.
Blind corner cabinet
A corner cabinet you only use for the front few inches is wasted. We measure the opening and fit corner hardware that matches it.
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.
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.
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.
Cramped upper cabinets
If the top shelf of the wall cabinets is out of reach, a pull-down mechanism or reorganized inserts can help.
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.
What we hook up and check
- 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.
- 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 walkthroughWe test each shelf fully loaded, adjust as needed and clean up.
Models, parts and fittings
Full-extension slidesSlides that extend fully, with soft-close available on most units.
Specialty hardwareCorner swing-outs, lazy Susans, double-bin trash pull-outs and pull-down shelves.
Wire and chrome pull-outsGood under the sink and in corners, where a light frame clears pipes and hinges.
Hardwood drawer boxesWood roll-outs that look like furniture and hold up to daily use.
Plywood or melamine roll-outsSmooth, easy-to-wipe shelves for cleaning supplies and dry goods.
What the work looks like in Highland Park homes
Before
Installed
DetailHighland Park kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: pull-out shelves & cabinet organizers
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial near St. John's. Before: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. What bothered the owners most: 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. The job covered installing roll-out shelves, trash, corner and under-sink units, plus adjustment and walkthrough.
Before
AfterNorthbrook kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: pull-out shelves & cabinet organizers
A 1990s two-story colonial near Techny, a typical kitchen for Northbrook. Before: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. What bothered the owners most: 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. The job covered removing fixed shelves, trash, corner and under-sink units, plus dividers and inserts.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in Northbrook →
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AfterBuffalo Grove kitchen, 1980s two-story: pull-out shelves & cabinet organizers
A 1980s two-story near Green Knolls, a typical kitchen for Buffalo Grove. Before: 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. On site this meant removing fixed shelves, mounting slides, plus adjustment and walkthrough.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in Buffalo Grove →
Before
AfterHighland Park kitchen, 1950s ranch: 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 Highland Park →
Before
AfterHighland Park kitchen, postwar bi-level: built-in breakfast nook & banquette
What changed: a built-in banquette bench with storage drawers and cushions under the window, with a round pedestal table.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in Highland Park →From the old unit to the new one
- 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 estimateYou get an itemized estimate per cabinet and can start with the ones that bother you most.
- Install dayWe install, adjust and leave the cabinets ready to load.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers questions from Highland Park 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?
Usually yes. We measure the plumbing carefully and design the organizer to fit around it.
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.
Do pull-outs fit older cabinets?
Most older cabinets take roll-outs well. Swollen or damaged boxes are the exception, and we'd tell you.
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.
Highland Park contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
The City publishes contractor requirements on its Building Division page (new building codes effective March 1, 2026). We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Highland Park?
Yes. Our crews work across Highland Park, including Ravinia District, Downtown Highland Park, Port Clinton, St. John's — ZIP 60035 — and nearby Northbrook, Glenview, Buffalo Grove.
Working in Highland Park
- A lot of Highland Park kitchens date from the pre-1940. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Highland Park 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.
Ravinia DistrictDowntown Highland ParkPort ClintonSt. John's
ZIP 60035
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Other kitchen services in Highland 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.