Original 1970s cabinets with fixed shelves
Cabinets from the 1970s usually have one fixed shelf halfway up. Removing it and adding two roll-outs makes the space usable.
Serving Oak Brook & nearby Villa Park, Lombard
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in Oak Brook, IL
We fit roll-out shelves, trash pull-outs and corner organizers into the cabinets already in your Oak Brook kitchen.
- Serving Oak Brook ZIP 60523
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Cabinet problems pull-outs fix in Oak Brook
Most base cabinets are deep enough to lose a stockpot in. In Oak Brook 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.
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.
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
Spice racks on the counter waste prep space. A slim base pull-out or drawer insert keeps jars labeled side up.
Lids sliding everywhere
A lid rack or vertical dividers on a roll-out stand lids on edge so they stop spilling across the shelf.
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
When the cutting board is buried under baking pans, a divided cabinet stores them upright in slots.
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 openingsWe measure each opening, including face frames, hinge clearance and plumbing.
- 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.
- 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 walkthroughEvery slide is adjusted to run smoothly and clear the doors, then we show you how they work.
What to pick before the install
Wire and chrome pull-outsCoated-wire baskets for cleaning supplies and spots that need airflow.
Specialty hardwareCorner swing-outs, lazy Susans, double-bin trash pull-outs and pull-down shelves.
Full-extension slidesSlides that extend fully, with soft-close available on most units.
Plywood or melamine roll-outsSmooth, easy-to-wipe shelves for cleaning supplies and dry goods.
Hardwood drawer boxesSolid wood sides, often dovetailed, with a plywood bottom for heavy cookware.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers before and after — Oak Brook homes
Before
Installed
DetailOak Brook kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: pull-out shelves & cabinet organizers
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Oak Brook, a typical kitchen for Oak Brook. 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. 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 mounting slides, installing roll-out shelves, plus trash, corner and under-sink units.
Before
AfterPull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in a suburban townhome, Lombard
The site: a suburban townhome in Lombard. The kitchen as it was: white raised-panel thermofoil cabinets. The main complaint was pots and pans stacked so deep they were never used. 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 cabinet-by-cabinet review, mounting slides, plus trash, corner and under-sink units.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in Lombard →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a raised ranch in Oak Brook
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 Oak Brook →
Before
AfterAn Oak Brook 1970s tract home: before and after
A built-in banquette bench with storage drawers and cushions under the window, with a round pedestal table.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in Oak Brook →
Before
AfterOak Brook kitchen, 1970s tract home: kitchen island & peninsula installation
What changed: a new island in dusty blue with a creamy quartzite-look quartz top and seating.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in Oak Brook →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 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 Oak Brook 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.
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.
Can pull-out shelves be added to existing cabinets?
Yes, in most cabinets. We build the shelf to the clear opening and mount the slides to the cabinet sides or with rear brackets.
Do pull-outs fit older cabinets?
Yes, as long as the cabinet is sound. Older face-frame cabinets just need careful measuring for clearance.
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.
Do I need a Oak Brook-registered contractor for pull-out shelf installation?
Oak Brook does not require contractor registration; no village-specific requirements for residential alterations. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for pull-out shelf installation in Oak Brook?
It depends on the scope. Oak Brook's rule in short: Village publishes a Residential Permit Requirement Listing; its Residential Alteration category requires contract/scope of work, architectural plans and plat of survey. We handle the permit when one is needed with Development Services (Building).
Do you work in my part of Oak Brook?
Yes. Our crews work across Oak Brook — ZIP 60523 — and nearby Villa Park, Lombard, Elmhurst.
Working in Oak Brook
- A lot of Oak Brook kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Oak Brook homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Development Services (Building) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60523
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers nearby
Other kitchen services in Oak Brook
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.