Original 1980s cabinets with fixed shelves
Cabinets from the 1980s usually have one fixed shelf halfway up. Removing it and adding two roll-outs makes the space usable.
Serving Lisle & nearby Downers Grove, Woodridge
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in Lisle, IL
We fit roll-out shelves, trash pull-outs and corner organizers into the cabinets already in your Lisle kitchen.
- Installers working in Lisle ZIP 60532
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Cabinet problems pull-outs fix in Lisle
Most base cabinets are deep enough to lose a stockpot in. In Lisle 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.
Small condo kitchen
Compact Lisle condo kitchens have few cabinets, so each one has to work. Roll-outs and slim pull-outs add usable space without changing the layout.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
If the top shelf of the wall cabinets is out of reach, a pull-down mechanism or reorganized inserts can help.
What the install includes
- 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 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 shelvesRoll-outs set at the heights you need for pots, small appliances or pantry goods.
- 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
Custom-made vs. kit organizersWe use stock hardware where it fits and build to size where it doesn't.
Specialty hardwareHardware for the awkward cabinets: blind corners, sink bases and narrow fillers.
Plywood or melamine roll-outsA practical choice for pantry shelves and lighter loads.
Full-extension slidesThe shelf comes all the way out so nothing hides in the back.
Wire and chrome pull-outsCoated-wire baskets for cleaning supplies and spots that need airflow.
Kitchens like yours in Lisle: before and after
Before
Installed
DetailBefore and after: a townhouse from the 1990s in Lisle
A townhouse from the 1990s near The Meadows, a typical kitchen for Lisle. The kitchen as it was: white raised-panel thermofoil cabinets. The reason for the call: cabinets they had to kneel to reach into. 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 cabinet-by-cabinet review, removing fixed shelves, plus installing roll-out shelves.
Before
AfterDowners Grove kitchen, 1980s two-story: pull-out shelves & cabinet organizers
This one is a 1980s two-story near Shady Lane Estates. What we started with: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. 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. On site this meant removing fixed shelves, installing roll-out shelves, plus dividers and inserts.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in Downers Grove →
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AfterA Wheaton two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Wheaton Center. Before: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. The reason for the call: kneeling on the floor to dig out a pan. After: 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, mounting slides, plus dividers and inserts.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in Wheaton →
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AfterLisle kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: pantry design & installation
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 Lisle →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Lisle
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 Lisle →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 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 Lisle homeowners
Do roll-outs lose cabinet space?
A little width goes to the slides and hinge clearance, but you gain far more by being able to use the whole depth.
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.
Do pull-outs fit older cabinets?
Usually. We check that the sides and frame are solid enough to carry the slides, and add spacers where the face frame overhangs.
Do pull-out shelves work for deep cabinets?
They're made for them. We size the shelf to the full depth so no space is lost.
Can you add pull-out drawers to kitchen cabinets that have doors?
Yes. The doors stay; you open them and pull the shelf out behind them.
Do Lisle condo associations need to approve pull-out shelf installation?
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 you work in my part of Lisle?
Yes. Our crews work across Lisle, including Oakview, The Meadows, Four Lakes Village — ZIP 60532 — and nearby Downers Grove, Woodridge, Wheaton.
Working in Lisle
- A lot of Lisle kitchens date from the 1980s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
OakviewThe MeadowsFour Lakes Village
ZIP 60532
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Other kitchen services in Lisle
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.