Basement bar in a Bartlett house
Basements stay cooler and sometimes damp. We use materials that tolerate that and keep cabinets off concrete with proper bases.
Serving Bartlett & nearby Hanover Park, Carol Stream
Home Bars & Coffee Stations in Bartlett, IL
Built-in wet bars, dry bars and coffee stations for Bartlett kitchens, dining rooms and basements.
- Kitchen remodels across Bartlett ZIP 60103, 60120
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Home bar and coffee station problems we solve in Bartlett
We design and build coffee stations and home bars in Bartlett: cabinetry, countertops, open shelves and lighting, plus the plumbing and electrical that a sink, plumbed espresso machine or ice maker requires. You get one crew managing the whole build.
Glassware and bottles with no home
Built-in glass racks, wine cubbies and closed cabinets keep bottles and glassware organized and out of sunlight.
Adding a sink where there is no plumbing
If the nearest drain is far away, we explain the options: a different location, a drain pump or a dry bar.
Coffee gear taking over the counter
If the coffee setup claims the best stretch of counter, a built-in station nearby frees it up and keeps beans, cups and filters in one place.
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.
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.
Dark corner with no lighting
We add task lighting at the counter and accent lighting on the shelves.
Ice maker that needs a drain
We check the ice maker's requirements for water, drain and power early, since they set where it can sit.
Everything in a home bar or coffee station
- Visit and planningA site visit confirms the space and the nearest utility lines.
- Design and appliance selectionYou choose the style and appliances, and we plan cut-outs and clearances.
- 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.
- Cabinet installationWe set the cabinets, with openings sized for the fridge or ice maker.
- Appliances and finishingAppliances go in last, followed by trim, hardware and lights.
- Test and handoverEvery connection is checked before we show you around.
Choices you'll make
Cabinet styles to matchWe match the cabinet look to the room, from modern slab to traditional paneled.
Glass-front doors and open shelvingGlass doors, open shelves and wine racks for display.
Bar sinks and faucetsSmall sinks made for bars, matched with a faucet that fits the space.
Water filters for coffeeAn under-sink or inline filter for a plumbed espresso machine or coffee station faucet.
Quartz, stone and wood topsHard-wearing stone or quartz tops, or a sealed wood top where water use is light.
Before and after: kitchens near Bartlett
Before
AfterA Bartlett 1980s two-story: before and after
The site: a 1980s two-story in Bartlett. 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 design and appliance selection, electrical rough-in, plus cabinet installation.
Before
AfterA Hanover Park 1970s tract home: before and after
A 1970s tract home near Ontarioville, a typical kitchen for Hanover Park. The main complaint was coffee gear crowding the kitchen counter. Finished kitchen: a built-in wet bar with base cabinets, a beverage fridge, open shelves and a small bar sink. On site this meant electrical rough-in, cabinet installation, plus appliances and finishing.
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Before
AfterA Carol Stream two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Carol Stream. The main complaint was nowhere to keep glassware and drinks. Finished kitchen: a built-in wet bar with base cabinets, a beverage fridge, open shelves and a small bar sink. Work included plumbing rough-in, cabinet installation, plus appliances and finishing.
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Before
AfterA Bartlett 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
What changed: cabinets in warm taupe with satin brass pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, light beige 18x18 porcelain tile flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
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Before
AfterA Bartlett two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
The same doors sprayed in creamy white uppers and navy lowers, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Bartlett →How your home bar or coffee station goes
- 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 designOn site we confirm what fits and where water and power come from.
- Written estimateWe put everything in writing before work starts.
- Build and connectRough-ins, cabinets, top and appliances, with inspections where required.
Home Bars & Coffee Stations questions from Bartlett homeowners
Does an ice maker need a drain?
Usually yes, plus a water line. That affects where it can be placed.
Can I add a wet bar to my basement?
Often yes. We look at drain options first; if they are limited, a pump or a dry bar may be the answer.
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.
Do coffee stations need a dedicated circuit?
We plan circuits based on what you'll plug in.
Can you plumb in my espresso machine?
Yes, if the machine is designed for it. We run a water line, often with a filter, and a drain if it needs one.
What is the Bartlett building department phone number?
Permits go through Building Division (Planning & Development Services), phone 630-540-5920. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Bartlett contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
All contractors must be licensed by the Village of Bartlett (per trade); licensing questions via Main Office 630-837-0800. We take care of that before work starts.
What does Bartlett ask for on electrical work?
Electrical work must be performed by a contractor registered with the Village as a licensed electrical contractor (stated in solar guide). New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Do I need a permit for home bar or coffee station in Bartlett?
It depends on the scope. Bartlett's rule in short: Building permits are required for all construction and home improvement projects, whether done by homeowner or contractor; Remodel is a listed permit type. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Division (Planning & Development Services).
Do you work in my part of Bartlett?
Yes. Our crews work across Bartlett — ZIP 60103, 60120 — and nearby Hanover Park, Carol Stream, Bloomingdale.
Working in Bartlett
- A lot of Bartlett kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Bartlett homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Building Division (Planning & Development Services) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Other kitchen services in Bartlett
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.