Basement bar in a Aurora house
In a basement, the location of the main stack and floor drain usually decides where a wet bar can go.
Serving Aurora & nearby Batavia, Warrenville
Home Bars & Coffee Stations in Aurora, IL
Built-in wet bars, dry bars and coffee stations for Aurora kitchens, dining rooms and basements.
- Kitchen remodels across Aurora ZIP 60506, 60502, 60505, 60504, 60503
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Home bar and coffee station problems we solve in Aurora
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 Aurora we often turn an unused basement corner or a dining room wall into a built-in that looks like it came with the house.
Beverage fridge overheating or failing
A beverage cooler squeezed into a cabinet without airflow works hard and fails early. We use built-in rated units or leave the required clearance.
Ice maker that needs a drain
An ice maker is plumbing as well as an appliance. We confirm the drain type it needs and where it will go.
Not enough outlets or breakers tripping
Espresso machines, kettles, fridges and ice makers draw serious power. We plan outlets and a dedicated circuit where the appliances call for it.
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.
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.
Bar that doesn't match the house
From a sleek coffee nook to a classic paneled bar, we match the style of your kitchen or basement.
Wet bar or dry bar?
The difference is the sink. If plumbing is close, a wet bar is often practical; if not, a dry bar with a beverage fridge covers most needs.
What's included
- Visit and planningA site visit confirms the space and the nearest utility lines.
- Design and appliance selectionWe lay out cabinets, counter, sink and appliances using each appliance's installation specs.
- Permits where requiredWe pull the permits the village requires for new lines or circuits.
- Plumbing rough-inFor a wet bar, a licensed plumber runs supply lines and the drain with proper venting.
- Electrical rough-inOutlets, dedicated circuits and lighting are wired as the appliances require.
- Countertop and sinkWe install the top and the sink, then make the final connections.
- Appliances and finishingAppliances go in last, followed by trim, hardware and lights.
Finishes and options
Quartz, stone and wood topsHard-wearing stone or quartz tops, or a sealed wood top where water use is light.
Under-counter ice makersBuilt-in ice makers with water and drain connections.
Bar sinks and faucetsSmall sinks made for bars, matched with a faucet that fits the space.
Cabinet styles to matchShaker, flat-panel or raised-panel doors in paint or stain to match the house.
Water filters for coffeeAn under-sink or inline filter for a plumbed espresso machine or coffee station faucet.
Home Bars & Coffee Stations before and after — Aurora homes
Before
AfterHome Bars & Coffee Stations in a 1980s two-story, Aurora
This one is a 1980s two-story in Aurora. The reason for the call: wanting a place to entertain downstairs. After: a built-in wet bar with base cabinets, a beverage fridge, open shelves and a small bar sink. On site this meant visit and planning, design and appliance selection, plus plumbing rough-in.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Batavia
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Batavia, a typical kitchen for Batavia. The reason for the call: an unused corner with no purpose. After: a built-in wet bar with base cabinets, a beverage fridge, open shelves and a small bar sink. On site this meant visit and planning, countertop and sink, plus appliances and finishing.
Home Bars & Coffee Stations in Batavia →
Before
AfterHome Bars & Coffee Stations in a 1980s two-story, Naperville
This one is a 1980s two-story near Highlands. The main complaint was an unused corner with no purpose. After: a built-in wet bar with base cabinets, a beverage fridge, open shelves and a small bar sink. Work included permits where required, electrical rough-in, plus appliances and finishing.
Home Bars & Coffee Stations in Naperville →
Before
AfterAurora kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen remodeling
Cabinets in white uppers and deep green lowers with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Aurora →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Aurora
What changed: the same doors sprayed in creamy white uppers and navy lowers, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Aurora →The project, step by step
- 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 Aurora homeowners
Can I add a wet bar to my basement?
Most basements can take a wet bar, but the drain route sets the location. We check it on the first visit.
How long does it take to build a home bar?
It depends on plumbing, the counter and cabinet lead times. We give you a schedule with the estimate.
Do I need a permit for a wet bar?
We confirm permit needs during planning and include them in the estimate.
Do coffee stations need a dedicated circuit?
We plan circuits based on what you'll plug in.
Does a beverage fridge need ventilation?
Yes. Built-in rated models vent through the front; others need open space around them per the maker's instructions.
Does Aurora require a licensed plumber for home bar or coffee station?
Interior plumbing work requires a permit. The City pages do not state plumber licensing rules (Illinois state license applies). Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Does home bar or coffee station need a Aurora building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Division of Building and Permits, City of Aurora, phone (630) 256-3130. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a Aurora-registered contractor for home bar or coffee station?
Contractors must be registered/licensed with the City (application, required testing if applicable, proof of insurance naming the City as additional insured). Homeowners may act as own contractor if owner-occupied 6+ months with a Homeowner Liability Waiver. We take care of that before work starts.
Does Aurora require a licensed electrician for home bar or coffee station?
City tests electrical contractors (ICC Standard Residential/Master Electrician accepted in lieu of testing). Electrical work over $500 requires a licensed Electrical Contractor, even for owner-occupants. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Do I need a permit for home bar or coffee station in Aurora?
It depends on the scope. Aurora's rule in short: Interior remodels, structural changes and interior plumbing always need a permit; electrical/mechanical may. We handle the permit when one is needed with Division of Building and Permits, City of Aurora.
Do you work in my part of Aurora?
Yes. Our crews work across Aurora, including Near Eastside, Tanner, Riddle Highlands, Palace Street — ZIP 60506, 60502, 60505, 60504, 60503 — and nearby Batavia, Warrenville, Naperville.
Working in Aurora
- A lot of Aurora kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Aurora homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in a historic district? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
Near EastsideTannerRiddle HighlandsPalace StreetWest SideFar East Side
ZIP 60506ZIP 60502ZIP 60505ZIP 60504ZIP 60503
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Other kitchen services in Aurora
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.