Live Life Within Reach : Gliding Shelf Solutions

Tyler Rushlow and the folks at Gliding Shelf had a vision – to create more usable, accessible space in lower cabinets so seniors and those with mobility issues wouldn’t put themselves in danger by trying to reach for items stored higher up.

This innovation has turned into a great solution for anyone who needs to make better use of their cupboards. By retrofitting existing cabinetry, Gliding Shelf can save homeowners from the huge costs associated with a full kitchen renovation, while achieving the customization they require.

Rushlow explains the process: “We take your existing cabinets and turn them into organized, usable space, customized depending on the items being stored in them. Most of the time we can double the storage space of a cabinet. Once installed, you are able to pull the gliding shelf out of the cabinet for access to all the items which are way in the back. Our products are built to suit the space, for minimal waste.”

Customers can choose from white melamine or Baltic birch plywood – the latter can hold up to 100 lbs. and comes with a lifetime warranty.

“I have made it my life’s work to help clients of any age find new hope in their homes, give them a reason to stay in them, and love their existing kitchen and bathroom again. We have made it possible for countless seniors to stay home alone longer than they ever expected, and I love hearing from them a year later, telling me how our product has changed their lives,” Rushlow says.

A husband and father of two, Rushlow takes pride in his community, volunteering as a hockey coach and as a volunteer firefighter, as well as being involved with class trips and in-class projects at his children’s school.

His company, based in Havelock ON, has grown substantially since it began twelve years ago. Proud of the fact that they manufacture all their own products right here in Canada, Gliding Shelf has dealerships which serve most of Ontario and other regions of the country.

The local service area includes Peterborough (city and county), Kawartha Lakes, Minden, Haliburton, Bancroft and Kingston Addington.

Working within COVID-19 regulations, Gliding Shelf promises a three-week turnaround from consultation to installation.

To arrange a free in-home consultation, call 705-313-5761 or email tyler@glidingshelf.ca