Dated peninsula with a half wall
Many 1990s kitchens have a peninsula topped with a knee wall or hanging cabinets. Removing them opens the view and leaves a clean seating counter.
Serving Bartlett & nearby Hanover Park, Carol Stream
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in Bartlett, IL
We add, enlarge or replace kitchen islands and peninsulas in Bartlett, with seating, power and plumbing planned around real clearances.
- Local crews working in Bartlett ZIP 60103, 60120
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Island and peninsula problems we solve in Bartlett
Most Bartlett homeowners want the same three things from an island: more counter space, a place to sit and extra storage. We plan the size around the room, run the electrical the code usually calls for, and suggest a peninsula when an island would crowd the kitchen.
Want the cooktop in the island
If you want to cook facing the room, we plan the island around the cooktop, the ventilation path and safe space on both sides.
Want a sink in the island
Moving the sink to the island lets you face the room while you work. It needs a drain path and a vent that meets the plumbing code, usually a loop vent run inside the island.
No outlets at the island
Running an extension cord to the island for a mixer is a hazard. Code usually requires an outlet on an island counter, and we wire it from below.
Island too small to be useful
Small islands often leave unused floor around them. A longer or deeper island uses that space for storage and seats.
Cracked overhang on a stone top
A deep stone overhang with no support can crack when someone leans on it. We add steel brackets or corbels sized for the slab.
Aisles too tight around the island
Squeezing past the island every time someone opens the fridge means it's too big for the room. A narrower island or a peninsula frees the aisle.
Island in the dark
Pendant lights over the island light the prep area and define the space. We wire them while the ceiling is open.
What the project covers
- Layout and clearance checkWe measure the room and mark the island footprint to confirm walkways and appliance door swings.
- Floor prepWe repair the floor under the footprint and install cleats or blocking to fasten the base.
- Electrical rough-inPower routed through the floor or from an adjacent wall, with boxes placed for outlets and lights.
- Plumbing and ventingDrain, vent and supply lines for an island sink or dishwasher, run by licensed trades.
- Panels and seating sideFinished end and back panels, with knee space and furniture details where you want them.
- Overhang supportHidden or visible supports sized to the overhang and the countertop material.
- CountertopWe measure the finished island for the countertop and install it once fabricated.
Materials and options
Pop-up and side outletsWe place outlets where code allows and where they won't be in a spill zone.
Legs, corbels and bracketsHidden steel brackets for a clean edge, or decorative corbels for a traditional style.
Butcher blockA wood island top is easy to work on and can be sanded and refinished later.
Quartz and granite topsQuartz for low upkeep, granite for heat resistance; both need support at seating overhangs.
Counter or bar height seatingCounter height keeps one continuous surface; a raised bar hides prep clutter from the room.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation before and after — Bartlett homes
Before
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AfterKitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in a 1980s two-story, Bartlett
This one is a 1980s two-story in Bartlett. What we started with: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam. The main complaint was no central counter for prep and seating. The result: a new island in dusty blue with a dark soapstone-look quartz top and seating. On site this meant electrical rough-in, overhang support, plus countertop.
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AfterKitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in a 1970s tract home, Hanover Park
This one is a 1970s tract home near Ontarioville. What we started with: dark stained oak cabinets with wide face frames and a scalloped wood valance over the sink and harvest-gold laminate. The main complaint was too little counter space and nowhere to sit. Finished kitchen: a new island in dusty blue with a creamy quartzite-look quartz top and seating. On site this meant layout and clearance check, plumbing and venting, plus overhang support.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in Hanover Park →
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AfterA Carol Stream 1980s two-story: before and after
The site: a 1980s two-story in Carol Stream. Before: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim and white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines. The reason for the call: too little counter space and nowhere to sit. Finished kitchen: a new island in terracotta with a warm walnut butcher block top and seating. Work included layout and clearance check, overhang support, plus countertop.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in Carol Stream →
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AfterBartlett kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: pantry design & installation
What changed: the closet next to the kitchen rebuilt as a pantry with solid wood shelves, pull-out baskets on the bottom and a light.
Pantry Design & Installation in Bartlett →
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AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Bartlett
What changed: a built-in banquette bench with storage drawers and cushions under the window, with a round pedestal table.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in Bartlett →How your island project goes
- Measure and mock-upA visit to measure, check clearances and see where power and water can reach.
- Plan and written estimateA layout with dimensions and a written estimate covering carpentry, electrical and plumbing.
- Rough-in and permitsWe pull any needed permit and run the lines, then the inspector checks them.
- Build and countertopCabinets fastened down, sides finished, then the countertop is measured and set.
- Hookups and walk-throughOutlets, pendants and plumbing connected, and a final walk-through with you.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation questions from Bartlett homeowners
Does a kitchen island need an electrical outlet?
Usually yes. Codes generally call for island receptacles, and you'll want one for small appliances anyway.
Can the island match my existing cabinets?
Yes. We match door style and finish as closely as possible, or suggest a contrasting color so small differences don't matter.
How much space do I need for a kitchen island?
Plan on about 42 inches of walkway around the island, or 48 inches if two people cook often. Subtract those aisles from the room to see how large the island can be.
How much does it cost to add a kitchen island?
The main factors are the base, the top and the trades. After measuring we put every part of it in a written estimate.
Should the island be fixed or freestanding?
For a stone top or utilities, fixed. For a movable work table without wiring, freestanding can work.
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.
Does island project need a Bartlett building permit, and who files it?
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.
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 island project 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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