Adding drawer to existing cabinet

Adding drawer to existing cabinet

Investor · Orlando, FL · Member since 2017 · 18 posts · 16 votes

There are new cabinets in one of my recent purchases.  The problem is that the cabinets on both sides of the stove are the 'wrong' kind-they are sink basin type instead of just base cabinets.  They essentially look the same, but the front is fixed on these, as opposed to having a pull out drawer.  

The space exists for a drawer, and my new tenants are willing to pay for the cost of converting.  They just want more storage space, and I understand because the kitchen is small.  I have looked, but been unable to find anything designed to convert this space to a drawer.  I am sure a kit exists, and it would probably be as simple as taking the face off this drawer area, installing rails, and then building out a drawer and putting the face on it.  Does anyone have any experience in doing this, or know if a kit exists?  I have looked online until my fingers are sore. 

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Contractor · Passaic, NJ · Member since 2015 · 60 posts · 14 votes
9y
look inside one of the existing drawers to see if there is a company name, so you can call and order the drawer and glides.
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  • Contractor · Passaic, NJ · Member since 2015 · 60 posts · 14 votes
    9y
    look inside one of the existing drawers to see if there is a company name, so you can call and order the drawer and glides.
  • Denver, CO · Member since 2017 · 2 posts · 0 votes
    9y

    You'll want to look at the cabinet frame on the inside and see how the false drawer face is attached and if it can be removed without causing damage. Also, you'll want to ensure that the cabinet frame is built with an opening. If it is, you may simply need to have the false-face pulled off and re-attached to a drawer you can have built or get from the original manufacturer. Of course you'll also need to have glides and supports installed. I would think that his should be a pretty doable project though. Best of luck!

  • Architect · Bloomfield Twp, MI · Member since 2015 · 42 posts · 5 votes
    9y

    how much is a new cabinet with a drawer?

    You might be spend hours to gerryrig something that could more easily be replaced.

  • Investor · Orlando, FL · Member since 2017 · 18 posts · 16 votes
    9y

    It's not about the price of the cabinet, it's about the brand new granite countertop on it.  I am not sure about removing it without it being damaged.

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