Even though the advantages of custom roll out shelves are quite evident, it is important to understand the cost of custom pull out shelves. Here is a breakdown of what you can expect when installing custom pull out shelves for your home:
Cost Factors
There are multiple factors that impact the price of custom pull out shelves. These include:
- Material: In general, wood is more costly than metal or plastic, and plastic and metal are usually something stamped out in a Chinese factory and eventually need to be replaced after 2-3 years. In addition to this, you’re going to be stuck with something that is smaller than your actual cabinet space, costing you valuable square inches and feet when you do the calculations.
- Customization Level: Highly custom-made designs with additional features such as soft-close mechanisms or dividers tend to bring out the very best in organization and efficiency. Having an entire kitchen with soft close doors, drawers, and pullouts is now the norm in most mid to high end homes, and we can upgrade all of that!
- Number of Shelves: Naturally, the overall cost will increase with the installation of extra shelves.
- Installation Method: While a ordering DIY custom pull out shelf installation will inevitability be cheaper, most people opt for professional services mainly because of their experience and precision.
Average Costs
- Premium Custom Roll out Shelves: $100–$150 per shelf (with moderate customization).
- Super Premium High-End Shelves: $200–$300 per shelf, featuring top-of-the-line materials, custom wood, stain and paint matching, and undermount soft close slides.
Installation Costs
Depending on complexity, some companies or handymen will charge you $50-100 per shelf if you get them installed professionally by a renowned company. However, some companies including ours, offer specials and promotions, giving discounts to customers, mainly for large-scale projects of 10 or more shelves.
Long-Term Savings
Despite the significant upfront cost of custom pull out shelves, their convenience, durability, and efficiency ensure long-term savings. Our lifetime warranty ensures you’ll never have the need for frequently replace broken Chinese, out of the box, pre made pullouts. Here at Shelf Theory we make it easier to maintain an organized home.
Wrapping Up: Cost of Custom Pull Out Shelves

Suffice it to say, custom pull out shelves play a much bigger role than just being a mere storage upgrade. They are truly a game-changer for incorporating functionality and organization in your home and improving your lifestyle.
From their ability to ease your everyday routine and maximizing space to boosting your home value, these slide out shelves are the perfect addition to any home. Not only are sliding shelves helpful in your kitchen, but in some cases they can be even more helpful selling your home as these upgrades are valued assets and premium upgrade by most home buyers who ironically will likely be coming from a home that already has pull out shelves!
So, if you are thinking of taking your storage space game up a notch, it is most definitely worth investing in Shelf Theory’s custom pull out shelves.




