Basement bar in a Addison house
Finished basements in Addison are a natural spot for a bar. We check ceiling height, the drain options and moisture before planning.
Serving Addison & nearby Wood Dale, Itasca
Home Bars & Coffee Stations in Addison, IL
Built-in wet bars, dry bars and coffee stations for Addison kitchens, dining rooms and basements.
- Kitchen remodels across Addison ZIP 60101
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Home bar and coffee station problems we solve in Addison
Whether you want a dry bar for glassware and bottles or a full wet bar with a sink and an under-counter fridge, we plan it around the space and the utilities nearby. In Addison we often turn an unused basement corner or a dining room wall into a built-in that looks like it came with the house.
Coffee gear taking over the counter
Espresso machine, grinder, kettle and mugs crowd the main counter. A dedicated coffee station with its own outlets and storage moves them out of the cooking zone.
Glassware and bottles with no home
Open shelves show off glassware, and drawers and doors hide the rest.
Plumbed espresso machine and filtered water
If you want to stop refilling the tank, we can run filtered water to the coffee station with an accessible shutoff valve.
Beverage fridge overheating or failing
We size the cabinet opening to the fridge's installation instructions so it can breathe.
Adding a sink where there is no plumbing
A wet bar sink needs supply lines and a drain with proper venting. In a basement, the drain may have to go to an existing stack or a pump. Plumbing is done by a licensed plumber.
Dark corner with no lighting
Lighting is planned with the electrical work so wiring is hidden inside the cabinets and walls.
Unused dining room or hallway wall
A shallow wall in a dining room or hallway can hold a dry bar or coffee station with uppers or shelves above.
What's included
- Visit and planningWe look at the location, measure and check where water, drain and power are.
- Design and appliance selectionYou choose the style and appliances, and we plan cut-outs and clearances.
- Electrical rough-inWe have new outlets, circuits and lighting wired before the walls are closed.
- Cabinet installationBase and wall cabinets or open shelves are installed level and secured.
- Countertop and sinkThe counter is templated and installed, with the bar sink and faucet set.
- Appliances and finishingFridges, ice makers and coffee machines are connected, and trim and hardware go on.
- Test and handoverWe test water, drain and power and walk you through the finished bar.
Finishes and options
Beverage fridges and wine coolersBuilt-in rated under-counter units with front ventilation for cabinet installs.
Cabinet styles to matchWe match the cabinet look to the room, from modern slab to traditional paneled.
Glass-front doors and open shelvingShow glassware and bottles while keeping the rest hidden.
Water filters for coffeeFiltered water lines that make coffee taste better and help limit scale.
Bar sinks and faucetsSmall sinks made for bars, matched with a faucet that fits the space.
Before and after: kitchens near Addison
Before
AfterAddison kitchen, 1950s ranch: home bars & coffee stations
This one is a 1950s ranch in Addison. The main complaint was an unused corner with no purpose. The result: a built-in wet bar with base cabinets, a beverage fridge, open shelves and a small bar sink. The job covered visit and planning, cabinet installation, plus test and handover.
Before
AfterWood Dale kitchen, 1950s ranch: home bars & coffee stations
The site: a 1950s ranch in Wood Dale. The main complaint was nowhere to keep glassware and drinks. After: a built-in wet bar with base cabinets, a beverage fridge, open shelves and a small bar sink. Work included visit and planning, design and appliance selection, plus cabinet installation.
Home Bars & Coffee Stations in Wood Dale →
Before
AfterHome Bars & Coffee Stations in a 1980s two-story, Itasca
This one is a 1980s two-story near South Side. The main complaint was wanting a place to entertain downstairs. The result: a built-in wet bar with base cabinets, a beverage fridge, open shelves and a small bar sink. Work included cabinet installation, countertop and sink, plus appliances and finishing.
Home Bars & Coffee Stations in Itasca →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1960s ranch, Addison
What changed: cabinets in dark teal with brushed nickel bar pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Addison →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a 1950s ranch, Addison
What changed: the same doors sprayed in deep navy, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Addison →From first visit to final walk-through
- Tell us what you wantSend photos of the spot and tell us whether you want a sink, fridge, ice maker or coffee machine.
- Visit and designWe measure, check utilities and present a layout and materials.
- Written estimateYou get an itemized estimate and, once approved, a schedule.
- Build and connectRough-ins, cabinets, top and appliances, with inspections where required.
Home Bars & Coffee Stations questions from Addison homeowners
What is the difference between a wet bar and a dry bar?
A wet bar has a sink with running water and a drain. A dry bar has no sink; it is cabinets, counter and storage, sometimes with a fridge.
How long does it take to build a home bar?
A dry bar or coffee station often takes days; a wet bar with plumbing and a custom counter takes longer because of templating and inspections.
Can you plumb in my espresso machine?
We can connect a plumbable machine to a filtered water line with an accessible shutoff.
Does an ice maker need a drain?
Many under-counter ice makers do, and some need a drain pump. We check the model's requirements first.
Do I need a permit for a wet bar?
Adding plumbing or new circuits usually requires a permit. We check the Addison rules and handle them.
Do I need a Addison-registered contractor for home bar or coffee station?
Addison does not require contractor registration, but trade licenses and a Letter of Intent must be submitted with each permit application. We take care of that before work starts.
Does home bar or coffee station need a Addison building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Community Development Department (Building & Zoning), phone (630) 693-7530. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for home bar or coffee station in Addison?
It depends on the scope. Addison's rule in short: Addison's Building Division states building permits are required by code for all work; most applications are reviewed within 10 business days through the online portal. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department (Building & Zoning).
Do you work in my part of Addison?
Yes. Our crews work across Addison — ZIP 60101 — and nearby Wood Dale, Itasca, Villa Park.
Working in Addison
- A lot of Addison kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Addison homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department (Building & Zoning) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60101
Home Bars & Coffee Stations nearby
Other kitchen services in Addison
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.
Cabinet RefacingNew doors and fronts on your existing cabinet boxes.
Countertop Fabrication & InstallationQuartz, granite and butcher block, templated and installed.
Kitchen Backsplash InstallationTile backsplashes with clean lines and flush outlets.