Original 1950s cabinets with fixed shelves
If your cabinets date to the 1950s, they can usually take pull-outs. We check the frame and sides for a solid mount first.
Serving Skokie & nearby Evanston, Park Ridge
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in Skokie, IL
We fit roll-out shelves, trash pull-outs and corner organizers into the cabinets already in your Skokie kitchen.
- Serving Skokie ZIP 60076, 60077, 60203
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Cabinet problems pull-outs fix in Skokie
Most base cabinets are deep enough to lose a stockpot in. In Skokie 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.
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.
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.
Trash can in the walkway
Freestanding cans get kicked and smell. A cabinet pull-out with lids or a door-mounted unit tucks them away.
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.
Pots and pans in a tippy stack
Nested pans and loose lids slide and clatter every time you pull one out. Two roll-outs at different heights separate them.
Pantry cabinet with deep fixed shelves
Tall pantry cabinets with fixed shelves bury cans at the back. Roll-out drawers inside the doors make every row visible.
Messy cabinet under the sink
A roll-out under the sink has to work around the disposal, the trap and any filter. We measure each before ordering.
What the install includes
- 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 insertsTray dividers, lid racks, spice pull-outs and drawer inserts added where they help.
- Adjustment and walkthroughWe test each shelf fully loaded, adjust as needed and clean up.
Options to choose from
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.
Custom-made vs. kit organizersWe use stock hardware where it fits and build to size where it doesn't.
Full-extension slidesSlides that extend fully, with soft-close available on most units.
Wire and chrome pull-outsGood under the sink and in corners, where a light frame clears pipes and hinges.
What the work looks like in Skokie homes
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DetailPull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in a 1980s two-story, Skokie
A 1980s two-story in Skokie, a typical kitchen for Skokie. 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. 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 cabinet-by-cabinet review, measuring the clear openings, plus installing roll-out shelves.
Before
AfterAn Evanston prewar condo: before and after
A prewar condo in Evanston, a typical kitchen for Evanston. Before: 1990s cherry-stained cabinets. What bothered the owners most: 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. The job covered cabinet-by-cabinet review, measuring the clear openings, plus dividers and inserts.
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AfterPull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in a 1980s two-story, Park Ridge
A 1980s two-story in Park Ridge, a typical kitchen for Park Ridge. Before: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. The reason for the call: a pot cabinet that had turned into a pile. 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, installing roll-out shelves, plus dividers and inserts.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in Park Ridge →
Before
AfterPantry Design & Installation in a 1960s ranch, Skokie
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.
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Before
AfterA Skokie 1960s ranch: 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 Skokie →Install day
- 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 estimateA written quote listing every pull-out, so you can choose all or some.
- Install dayWe install, adjust and leave the cabinets ready to load.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers questions from Skokie homeowners
Can pull-outs go in upper cabinets?
We can add organizers in the uppers, but the biggest gains are almost always in the lower cabinets.
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.
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.
How much weight can a pull-out shelf hold?
It depends on the slides. For cookware and small appliances we use heavier-rated slides and sturdy shelf bottoms.
Do I need a Skokie-registered contractor for pull-out shelf installation?
Many contractors must be registered and insured with the Village each year; permits are not issued unless all listed contractors are registered and insured. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for pull-out shelf installation in Skokie?
It depends on the scope. Skokie's rule in short: Electrical work and plumbing or electrical system changes need a permit. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services Division.
Do you work in my part of Skokie?
Yes. Our crews work across Skokie — ZIP 60076, 60077, 60203 — and nearby Evanston, Park Ridge, Glenview.
Working in Skokie
- A lot of Skokie kitchens date from the 1950s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Skokie homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services Division handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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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.