Small condo kitchen with one wall of cabinets
One-wall and galley condo kitchens can't grow, so we make the cabinets work harder: roll-out shelves, tray dividers and a slim pantry pull-out.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers →Serving Mount Prospect & nearby Des Plaines, Arlington Heights
Kitchen Storage & Pantry Solutions in Mount Prospect, 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 Mount Prospect household actually cooks.
- Local crews working in Mount Prospect ZIP 60056, 60005
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Storage problems we solve in Mount Prospect kitchens
Most kitchens don't run out of space; they run out of space you can reach. In Mount Prospect we fit roll-out shelves into existing cabinets, turn closets and empty walls into pantries and build banquettes with storage under the seat, so the counters can stay clear.
Trash can taking up floor space
A bin standing next to the counter is in everyone's way. A pull-out trash and recycling unit fits inside a base cabinet, often near the sink.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers →Kitchen cabinets that simply don't fit your stuff
When the boxes are too shallow, too short or badly arranged, we change those cabinets instead of filling them with inserts.
Kitchen Cabinet Modification →Food lost on deep pantry shelves
Deep shelves hide cans behind cans. Shallower shelves, roll-out drawers or door racks keep everything in sight.
Pantry Design & Installation →Clutter under the sink
When the under-sink cabinet is a jumble, a U-shaped or split roll-out that works around the plumbing usually sorts it out.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers →Wire shelving sagging under food
Builder wire shelves bend under canned goods and tip small jars over. We replace them with solid shelves fastened to the wall framing.
Pantry Design & Installation →Spices, oils and baking sheets with no home
Spice jars crowding the counter and sheet pans wedged behind pots both have a cabinet fix: a slim pull-out and tray dividers.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers →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 →What the project covers
- Storage walk-throughWe open each cabinet and the pantry with you and note what goes where and what doesn't fit.
- Measuring every openingEach cabinet is measured inside the face frame and hinges so pull-outs clear the doors.
- 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.
- Built-in banquette seatingBenches built against the wall with drawers or lift-up seats, and a table sized to fit.
- Cabinet changes when neededRaising, resizing or adding cabinet boxes where organizers can't solve the problem.
Choices you'll make
Full-extension, soft-close slidesSlides that bring the shelf all the way out and close it gently.
Solid pantry shelvingShelving that doesn't sag or tip small jars, unlike builder wire racks.
Banquette constructionPlywood bench boxes with a painted or stained face, topped with cushions or upholstered seats.
Pantry cabinets vs. pantry closetsA cabinet adds pantry where there is wall space; a closet conversion uses a room that's already there.
Wire and metal organizersChrome or coated-wire baskets for under-sink and corner units where airflow helps.
Before and after: kitchens near Mount Prospect
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Mount Prospect
The site: a 1950s ranch in Mount Prospect. What we started with: 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets and light beige laminate. What bothered the owners most: counters buried under things that had no cabinet space. 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 built-in banquette seating.
Before
AfterKitchen Storage & Pantry Solutions in a 1950s ranch, Des Plaines
A 1950s ranch in Des Plaines, a typical kitchen for Des Plaines. Before: dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls and speckled laminate. The reason for the call: counters buried under things that had no cabinet space. The result: roll-out shelves in the base cabinets, a pull-out trash unit and a pantry wall, with the counters cleared. Work included measuring every opening, pantry cabinets, plus built-in banquette seating.
Kitchen Storage & Pantry Solutions in Des Plaines →
Before
AfterA Mount Prospect 1960s ranch: before and after
What changed: cabinets in white uppers and dusty blue lowers with matte black pulls, bright white quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Mount Prospect
Finished: the same doors sprayed in pale sage, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterA Mount Prospect 1950s ranch: before and after
What changed: new five-piece shaker doors in soft white on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and satin brass pulls.
Cabinet Refacing in Mount Prospect →How your storage project goes
- 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 Mount Prospect 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.
What storage works in a small kitchen?
In tight kitchens we go vertical and pull-out: taller uppers, roll-out base shelves and organizers that use the full depth.
Can you add storage without replacing the cabinets?
In most kitchens, yes. Organizers are built to fit the openings you have, so the cabinets and counters stay.
Do storage upgrades need a permit?
Not for work inside cabinets. Only structural changes or new wiring bring permits into it.
How much does kitchen storage work cost?
It depends on how many pull-outs, what they're made of and whether a pantry or banquette is involved. You get a written, itemized estimate after we measure.
Can you do storage project in a Mount Prospect 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 Mount Prospect-registered contractor for storage project?
A Contractor's License is required for general contractors (and listed trades); $200, valid one year, applied for through the online portal. We take care of that before work starts.
Mount Prospect building permit for storage project: where do I apply?
Permits go through Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services, phone (847) 870-5675. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for storage project in Mount Prospect?
It depends on the scope. Mount Prospect's rule in short: Kitchen remodels need a permit and a code review (about 10 business days). We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services.
Do you work in my part of Mount Prospect?
Yes. Our crews work across Mount Prospect — ZIP 60056, 60005 — and nearby Des Plaines, Arlington Heights, Elk Grove Village.
Working in Mount Prospect
- A lot of Mount Prospect kitchens date from the 1960s. 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.
- We know how Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Other kitchen services in Mount Prospect
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.