Original 1990s cabinets with fixed shelves
If your cabinets date to the 1990s, they can usually take pull-outs. We check the frame and sides for a solid mount first.
Serving West Chicago & nearby Winfield, Carol Stream
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in West Chicago, IL
We fit roll-out shelves, trash pull-outs and corner organizers into the cabinets already in your West Chicago kitchen.
- Serving West Chicago ZIP 60185
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Cabinet problems pull-outs fix in West Chicago
Most base cabinets are deep enough to lose a stockpot in. In West Chicago 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.
Lids sliding everywhere
Loose lids are the messiest part of a pot cabinet. We add dividers or a slim lid pull-out to hold them upright.
Pantry cabinet with deep fixed shelves
If the back of the pantry cabinet is full of things you forgot you had, sliding shelves fix that.
Kneeling to reach the back of the cabinet
Bending low and digging into a dark lower cabinet is what roll-outs replace. The whole shelf comes forward at the pull of a handle.
Cramped upper cabinets
High shelves collect things you never see. We look at pull-down units or simple tiered inserts for the uppers.
Messy cabinet under the sink
Plumbing makes the sink base hard to organize. We fit split or U-shaped roll-outs that clear the drain and supply lines.
Lazy Susan that sticks or wobbles
Old lazy Susans sag and jam. We take out the old unit and fit a new one sized to the corner cabinet.
Blind corner cabinet
When the deepest part of the corner is out of reach, corner pull-out hardware swings the contents out through the door.
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.
- Removing fixed shelvesOld fixed shelves and loose racks come out where roll-outs will go.
- Installing roll-out shelvesRoll-outs set at the heights you need for pots, small appliances or pantry goods.
- Trash, corner and under-sink unitsTrash pull-outs, corner swing-outs and sink-base organizers installed and adjusted.
- 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.
What to pick before the install
Specialty hardwareHardware for the awkward cabinets: blind corners, sink bases and narrow fillers.
Hardwood drawer boxesSolid wood sides, often dovetailed, with a plywood bottom for heavy cookware.
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.
Wire and chrome pull-outsCoated-wire baskets for cleaning supplies and spots that need airflow.
Kitchens like yours in West Chicago: before and after
Before
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DetailPull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in a 1980s two-story, West Chicago
The site: a 1980s two-story in West Chicago. Before: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. The reason for the call: 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. On site this meant removing fixed shelves, installing roll-out shelves, plus adjustment and walkthrough.
Before
AfterA Winfield two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Winfield, a typical kitchen for Winfield. Before: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. What bothered the owners most: solid cabinets with fixed shelves nobody could reach into. 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, measuring the clear openings, plus installing roll-out shelves.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in Winfield →
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AfterSt. Charles kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: pull-out shelves & cabinet organizers
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in St. Charles. What we started with: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. 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, removing fixed shelves, plus trash, corner and under-sink units.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in St. Charles →
Before
AfterWest Chicago kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: pantry design & installation
Finished: 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 West Chicago →
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AfterWest Chicago kitchen, 1980s two-story: 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 West Chicago →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 planWe measure each opening and agree on which cabinets get which organizers.
- 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 West Chicago homeowners
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.
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 pull-out shelves be added to existing cabinets?
Usually. As long as the cabinet box is solid, roll-outs retrofit without replacing anything.
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.
Do roll-outs lose cabinet space?
Some width is lost to hardware, but the space you couldn't reach before more than makes up for it.
Do I need a West Chicago-registered contractor for pull-out shelf installation?
All contractors and subcontractors working in West Chicago must be registered with the City (insurance, licensing and bonding are checked). We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for pull-out shelf installation in West Chicago?
It depends on the scope. West Chicago's rule in short: West Chicago requires a building permit for certain home improvement and remodeling projects; the city publishes an Additions & Remodeling permit guide with a submittal checklist. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department.
Do you work in my part of West Chicago?
Yes. Our crews work across West Chicago — ZIP 60185 — and nearby Winfield, Carol Stream, St. Charles.
Working in West Chicago
- A lot of West Chicago kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most West Chicago homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60185
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Other kitchen services in West Chicago
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.