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 Palatine & nearby Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in Palatine, IL
We fit roll-out shelves, trash pull-outs and corner organizers into the cabinets already in your Palatine kitchen.
- Serving Palatine ZIP 60067, 60074
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Cabinet problems pull-outs fix in Palatine
You don't need new cabinets to get drawers that slide. Our Palatine 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.
Small condo kitchen
When the kitchen is small, the best storage is the space already behind your cabinet doors. We make it reachable.
Pots and pans in a tippy stack
Cookware piled on a single fixed shelf is the classic case. Roll-outs with raised sides keep pots in rows you can see.
Lids sliding everywhere
If lids fall out every time the door opens, a divided pull-out gives them a slot each.
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.
Kneeling to reach the back of the cabinet
If you have to get on the floor and reach past the front row, the cabinet needs shelves that roll out to you.
Doors and hinges in the way
Two-door cabinets with a center stile need a different setup than single-door ones. We plan the pull-outs around that.
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.
What the install includes
- 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 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 walkthroughWe test each shelf fully loaded, adjust as needed and clean up.
What to pick before the install
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-outsSmooth, easy-to-wipe shelves for cleaning supplies and dry goods.
Full-extension slidesThe shelf comes all the way out so nothing hides in the back.
Custom-made vs. kit organizersWe use stock hardware where it fits and build to size where it doesn't.
Kitchens like yours in Palatine: before and after
Before
Installed
DetailA Palatine two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Palatine, a typical kitchen for Palatine. The kitchen as it was: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. 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. The job covered measuring the clear openings, mounting slides, plus dividers and inserts.
Before
AfterArlington Heights kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: pull-out shelves & cabinet organizers
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Arlington Heights. 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. 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 mounting slides, dividers and inserts, plus adjustment and walkthrough.
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Before
AfterA Buffalo Grove 1980s two-story: before and after
The site: a 1980s two-story near The Highlands. Before: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. The reason for the call: solid cabinets with fixed shelves nobody could 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. The job covered removing fixed shelves, mounting slides, plus installing roll-out shelves.
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Before
AfterPantry Design & Installation in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Palatine
Finished: the closet next to the kitchen rebuilt as a pantry with solid wood shelves, pull-out baskets on the bottom and a light.
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AfterPalatine kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: built-in breakfast nook & banquette
Finished: a built-in banquette bench with storage drawers and cushions under the window, with a round pedestal table.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in Palatine →How the install goes
- 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 Palatine homeowners
How long does installation take?
Measuring and building take the most time; the install itself is short.
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.
What's the best pull-out organizer for kitchen cabinets?
For most people the most useful is a pair of roll-out shelves in the pot cabinet, followed by a trash pull-out.
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.
How much do pull-out shelves cost to install?
It depends on how many units, their size, material and slide type. You get a written, itemized estimate after we measure.
Can you do pull-out shelf installation in a Palatine 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 Palatine-registered contractor for pull-out shelf installation?
Contractors must be registered and bonded with the Village before a permit is issued. Registration is online and expires Dec 31 each year. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for pull-out shelf installation in Palatine?
It depends on the scope. Palatine's rule in short: A permit is required to remodel a kitchen or to add/alter the electrical system. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department - Building Permits & Inspections.
Do you work in my part of Palatine?
Yes. Our crews work across Palatine — ZIP 60067, 60074 — and nearby Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Lake Zurich.
Working in Palatine
- A lot of Palatine kitchens date from the 1970s. 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 Permits & Inspections handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Other kitchen services in Palatine
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.