Original 1970s cabinets with fixed shelves
If your cabinets date to the 1970s, they can usually take pull-outs. We check the frame and sides for a solid mount first.
Serving Northbrook & nearby Glenview, Highland Park
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in Northbrook, IL
We fit roll-out shelves, trash pull-outs and corner organizers into the cabinets already in your Northbrook kitchen.
- Installers working in Northbrook ZIP 60062
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Cabinet problems pull-outs fix in Northbrook
You don't need new cabinets to get drawers that slide. Our Northbrook installers add pull-out shelves, trash units, spice pull-outs and corner hardware to the boxes you already have, usually in one visit after measuring.
Lids sliding everywhere
A lid rack or vertical dividers on a roll-out stand lids on edge so they stop spilling across the shelf.
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.
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.
Messy cabinet under the sink
Cleaning bottles crowded around the trap are hard to reach. Under-sink pull-outs are built around the pipes, not on top of them.
Pantry cabinet with deep fixed shelves
Converting fixed pantry shelves to pull-outs is one of the most useful upgrades we do. Boxes and cans come forward with the shelf.
Baking sheets and cutting boards jammed in
Trays and boards stored flat end up under everything. Vertical dividers let you slide one out without moving the rest.
Doors and hinges in the way
Off-the-shelf organizers often hit the hinges. Ours are built to the actual clear opening, measured on site.
Included with the install
- Cabinet-by-cabinet reviewWe go through each cabinet with you and decide what should live where.
- Measuring the clear openingsWidth between hinges, depth to the back and height to the next shelf, for every cabinet.
- 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.
- Trash, corner and under-sink unitsSpecialty pull-outs for bins, blind corners and the cabinet under the sink.
- 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
Hardwood drawer boxesSolid wood sides, often dovetailed, with a plywood bottom for heavy cookware.
Wire and chrome pull-outsCoated-wire baskets for cleaning supplies and spots that need airflow.
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.
Custom-made vs. kit organizersCustom units fit the exact opening; kits come in set sizes that may leave gaps or hit hinges.
Kitchens like yours in Northbrook: before and after
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Installed
DetailBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Northbrook
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial near Techny. 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. After: two wooden roll-out shelves in the deep base cabinet, pots and pans in neat rows that slide out to the front. Work included measuring the clear openings, mounting slides, plus trash, corner and under-sink units.
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AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Glenview
The site: a 1980s two-story near The Grove. The kitchen as it was: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. The reason for the call: kneeling on the floor to dig out a pan. 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 cabinet-by-cabinet review, mounting slides, plus adjustment and walkthrough.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in Glenview →
Before
AfterA Mount Prospect townhouse from the 1990s: before and after
The site: a townhouse from the 1990s in Mount Prospect. Before: white raised-panel thermofoil cabinets. The main complaint was a lower cabinet nobody could find anything in. 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 measuring the clear openings, dividers and inserts, plus adjustment and walkthrough.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterA Northbrook postwar Cape Cod: before and after
What changed: 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 Northbrook →
Before
AfterNorthbrook kitchen, postwar Cape Cod: built-in breakfast nook & banquette
A built-in banquette bench with storage drawers and cushions under the window, with a round pedestal table.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in Northbrook →From the old unit to the new one
- Send photos of the cabinetsPictures of the worst cabinets and the corner help us plan the visit.
- Measure and planWe measure each opening and agree on which cabinets get which organizers.
- Written estimateYou get an itemized estimate per cabinet and can start with the ones that bother you most.
- Install dayOnce the units are made, installation is often finished in a single visit.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers questions from Northbrook homeowners
Can pull-out shelves be added to existing cabinets?
That's what most of our work is. We fit sliding shelves into cabinets that were built with fixed shelves.
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 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.
Can pull-outs go in upper cabinets?
Sometimes. Pull-down shelves and shallow inserts can work in uppers; full roll-outs are more common in base and pantry cabinets.
Do pull-out shelves work for deep cabinets?
Yes. The deeper the cabinet, the more you gain, since nothing stays hidden at the back.
Northbrook contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Village contractor license required, good for one year: general contractors $100; electrical $70. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for pull-out shelf installation in Northbrook?
It depends on the scope. Northbrook's rule in short: Village lists separate permit types: Single Family Alterations - Interior, Electrical (new wiring/outlets), and Plumbing (new fixtures). We handle the permit when one is needed with Development & Planning Services.
Do you work in my part of Northbrook?
Yes. Our crews work across Northbrook, including Techny, Downtown Northbrook — ZIP 60062 — and nearby Glenview, Highland Park, Mount Prospect.
Working in Northbrook
- A lot of Northbrook kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Northbrook homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Development & Planning Services handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
TechnyDowntown Northbrook
ZIP 60062
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Other kitchen services in Northbrook
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.