Dated peninsula with a half wall
Upper cabinets hung over a 1990s peninsula block the room. We take them down, reroute any wiring and rebuild the peninsula with an overhang.
Serving Batavia & nearby Geneva, St. Charles
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in Batavia, IL
We add, enlarge or replace kitchen islands and peninsulas in Batavia, with seating, power and plumbing planned around real clearances.
- Kitchen remodels across Batavia ZIP 60510, 60539
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Island and peninsula problems we solve in Batavia
Most Batavia 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.
Small kitchen with no room for an island
If an island would make the kitchen cramped, extending the counter into a peninsula gives most of the benefit.
Want the cooktop in the island
Cooking at the island means venting over it and running power or gas through the floor. We size the hood and route the lines during the rough-in.
Island too small to be useful
A narrow builder island or a rolling cart holds a fruit bowl and little else. We replace it with a larger island sized to the room's clearances.
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.
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.
Clutter with no storage
Deep drawers, a pull-out for recycling and open shelving at the end make the island the hardest-working storage in the room.
Aisles too tight around the island
An island that leaves less than about 42 inches of walkway makes the dishwasher and oven doors a hazard. We resize or replace it to restore clearance.
Everything in a island project
- Layout and clearance checkWe measure the room and mark the island footprint to confirm walkways and appliance door swings.
- Floor prepOld flooring patched where a previous island or peninsula stood, and blocking added for anchoring.
- Electrical rough-inA circuit run to the island for outlets, plus wiring for pendants overhead.
- Island cabinets set and anchoredBase cabinets assembled, leveled and screwed to the floor blocking so the island can't move.
- Panels and seating sideDecorative panels on the exposed sides and a clean seating face for the stools.
- Overhang supportHidden or visible supports sized to the overhang and the countertop material.
- Outlets, pendants and hookupsOutlets trimmed out, pendants hung and the sink and dishwasher connected.
Choices you'll make
Island cabinetsStock, semi-custom or custom bases in a matching or contrasting finish.
Butcher blockWood tops add warmth and are pleasant for prep; they need oiling or sealing from time to time.
Quartz and granite topsStone tops give a large, durable work surface; long islands may need a seam or a single large slab.
Waterfall endsThe countertop continues down the sides of the island to the floor for a clean modern look.
Pop-up and side outletsWe place outlets where code allows and where they won't be in a spill zone.
Before and after: kitchens near Batavia
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AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Batavia
A 1980s two-story in Batavia, a typical kitchen for Batavia. The kitchen as it was: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim and white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines. The main complaint was a kitchen with no room to prep or gather. Finished kitchen: a new island in terracotta with a warm walnut butcher block top and seating. The job covered floor prep, electrical rough-in, plus overhang support.
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AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Geneva
A 1980s two-story in Geneva, a typical kitchen for Geneva. Before: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam. What bothered the owners most: a kitchen without a place to sit. After: a new island in dusty blue with a dark soapstone-look quartz top and seating. Work included layout and clearance check, island cabinets set and anchored, plus outlets, pendants and hookups.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in Geneva →
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AfterA West Chicago two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in West Chicago. Before: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs and almond laminate with a backsplash lip. What bothered the owners most: a kitchen with no room to prep or gather. After: a new island in dusty blue with a black honed granite top and seating. The job covered electrical rough-in, island cabinets set and anchored, plus outlets, pendants and hookups.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in West Chicago →
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AfterBatavia kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: pantry design & installation
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 Batavia →
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AfterBatavia kitchen, 1980s two-story: built-in breakfast nook & banquette
Finished: a built-in banquette bench with storage drawers and cushions under the window, with a round pedestal table.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in Batavia →The project, step by step
- Measure and mock-upWe measure the kitchen and tape the island outline on the floor so you can test the walkways.
- Plan and written estimateA layout with dimensions and a written estimate covering carpentry, electrical and plumbing.
- Rough-in and permitsPermits filed when wiring or plumbing is added; rough-ins done and inspected before the base goes in.
- Build and countertopBase set and anchored, panels installed, top templated and installed.
- Hookups and walk-throughFinal connections, cleanup and a look at the finished island together.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation questions from Batavia homeowners
Can you add a sink to a kitchen island?
In most houses with a basement or crawl space, yes. Slab floors and condos take more planning and sometimes aren't practical.
Will my floor hold a stone island?
Most residential floors carry a typical stone island without trouble. For very large slabs we check the framing from below and add blocking if needed.
Island or peninsula — which is better?
Islands give you access from all sides, peninsulas save floor space. We look at the room and the traffic path before recommending one.
Can you put a cooktop or range in the island?
It's possible in most kitchens. Ventilation is the main question, followed by getting gas or power to the island.
Should the island be fixed or freestanding?
A fixed island anchored to the floor is the right choice for stone, plumbing or outlets. Freestanding pieces suit butcher-block tops and small kitchens.
Batavia building permit for island project: where do I apply?
Permits go through City of Batavia Community & Economic Development - Building Division, phone 630-454-2700. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Batavia plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for island project?
City adopts the 2014 Illinois Plumbing Code; projects installing new plumbing require a Residential Plumbing Review Sheet. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Do I need a permit for island project in Batavia?
It depends on the scope. Batavia's rule in short: Building permits are required for all construction; a Residential Alteration handout is available. We handle the permit when one is needed with City of Batavia Community & Economic Development - Building Division.
Do you work in my part of Batavia?
Yes. Our crews work across Batavia — ZIP 60510, 60539 — and nearby Geneva, St. Charles, West Chicago.
Working in Batavia
- A lot of Batavia kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Batavia homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in the Downtown Historic District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
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