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 Schaumburg & nearby Roselle, Hoffman Estates
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in Schaumburg, IL
We fit roll-out shelves, trash pull-outs and corner organizers into the cabinets already in your Schaumburg kitchen.
- Serving Schaumburg ZIP 60193, 60173, 60194, 60195
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Cabinet problems pull-outs fix in Schaumburg
You don't need new cabinets to get drawers that slide. Our Schaumburg 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.
Lazy Susan that sticks or wobbles
If the turntable drops items behind it or won't spin smoothly, we replace the mechanism or swap in a different corner unit.
Spices crowding the counter
If spice jars live in three different cabinets, a dedicated pull-out or tiered drawer insert puts them in one place.
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.
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.
Pots and pans in a tippy stack
When the pan you need is under three others, a pair of roll-out shelves spaced for cookware ends the restacking.
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.
What we hook up and check
- 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.
- Removing fixed shelvesOld fixed shelves and loose racks come out where roll-outs will go.
- 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 insertsVertical dividers and small inserts for sheet pans, lids and spices.
What to pick before the install
Custom-made vs. kit organizersCustom units fit the exact opening; kits come in set sizes that may leave gaps or hit hinges.
Full-extension slidesSlides that extend fully, with soft-close available on most units.
Hardwood drawer boxesWood roll-outs that look like furniture and hold up to daily use.
Specialty hardwareHardware for the awkward cabinets: blind corners, sink bases and narrow fillers.
Wire and chrome pull-outsGood under the sink and in corners, where a light frame clears pipes and hinges.
Kitchens like yours in Schaumburg: before and after
Before
Installed
DetailPull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in a 1980s two-story, Schaumburg
The site: a 1980s two-story near Town Square. 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. After: 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 measuring the clear openings, installing roll-out shelves, plus dividers and inserts.
Before
AfterPull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in a 1990s two-story colonial, Roselle
A 1990s two-story colonial in Roselle, a typical kitchen for Roselle. The kitchen as it was: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. The main complaint was a pot cabinet that had turned into a pile. 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 cabinet-by-cabinet review, mounting slides, plus trash, corner and under-sink units.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in Roselle →
Before
AfterItasca kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: pull-out shelves & cabinet organizers
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Itasca. The kitchen as it was: 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. On site this meant removing fixed shelves, installing roll-out shelves, plus trash, corner and under-sink units.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in Itasca →
Before
AfterPantry Design & Installation in a 1990s two-story colonial, Schaumburg
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 Schaumburg →
Before
AfterSchaumburg kitchen, 1980s two-story: built-in breakfast nook & banquette
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 Schaumburg →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 dayWe install, adjust and leave the cabinets ready to load.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers questions from Schaumburg homeowners
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.
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 add pull-out drawers to kitchen cabinets that have doors?
The doors remain in place and the roll-outs sit behind them. We size them so they clear the hinges.
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 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 Schaumburg 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 I need a Schaumburg-registered contractor for pull-out shelf installation?
Contractors must register with the Village; out-of-town contractor license $125/year (includes $10 Schaumburg Business Association fee), runs through Dec 31. We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Schaumburg?
Yes. Our crews work across Schaumburg, including Weathersfield, International Village, Woodfield area, Olde Schaumburg Centre — ZIP 60193, 60173, 60194, 60195 — and nearby Roselle, Hoffman Estates, Hanover Park.
Working in Schaumburg
- A lot of Schaumburg 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.
- Live in the Olde Schaumburg Centre Overlay District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
WeathersfieldInternational VillageWoodfield areaOlde Schaumburg CentreTown Square
ZIP 60193ZIP 60173ZIP 60194ZIP 60195
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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.