Basement bar in a Bloomingdale house
Basements stay cooler and sometimes damp. We use materials that tolerate that and keep cabinets off concrete with proper bases.
Serving Bloomingdale & nearby Roselle, Glendale Heights
Home Bars & Coffee Stations in Bloomingdale, IL
Built-in wet bars, dry bars and coffee stations for Bloomingdale kitchens, dining rooms and basements.
- Kitchen remodels across Bloomingdale ZIP 60108
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Home bar and coffee station problems we solve in Bloomingdale
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 Bloomingdale we often turn an unused basement corner or a dining room wall into a built-in that looks like it came with the house.
Dark corner with no lighting
Under-cabinet lights, shelf lighting and a pendant make a bar or coffee station usable and inviting.
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.
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.
Adding a sink where there is no plumbing
The hardest part of a wet bar is the drain. We look at where it can tie in before settling on a location.
Coffee gear taking over the counter
We build a coffee nook with a counter, drawers for supplies and shelves for mugs, so the kitchen counter stays clear.
Glassware and bottles with no home
Built-in glass racks, wine cubbies and closed cabinets keep bottles and glassware organized and out of sunlight.
Bar seating and counter height
We size the overhang and counter height for the stools you choose.
What the project covers
- Design and appliance selectionYou choose the style and appliances, and we plan cut-outs and clearances.
- Permits where requiredPlumbing and electrical work may need permits; we handle them.
- Plumbing rough-inWater and drain lines go in before the cabinets, done by a licensed plumber.
- Electrical rough-inOutlets, dedicated circuits and lighting are wired as the appliances require.
- Cabinet installationBase and wall cabinets or open shelves are installed level and secured.
- Appliances and finishingAppliances go in last, followed by trim, hardware and lights.
- Test and handoverWe test water, drain and power and walk you through the finished bar.
Finishes and options
Water filters for coffeeAn under-sink or inline filter for a plumbed espresso machine or coffee station faucet.
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.
Under-counter ice makersNeed a water line and usually a drain or pump, planned before the cabinets.
Quartz, stone and wood topsHard-wearing stone or quartz tops, or a sealed wood top where water use is light.
What the work looks like in Bloomingdale homes
Before
AfterBloomingdale kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: home bars & coffee stations
A 1990s two-story colonial near Old Town Bloomingdale, a typical kitchen for Bloomingdale. The reason for the call: 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. On site this meant design and appliance selection, cabinet installation, plus appliances and finishing.
Before
AfterRoselle kitchen, raised ranch: home bars & coffee stations
This one is a raised ranch in Roselle. What bothered the owners most: 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 design and appliance selection, appliances and finishing, plus test and handover.
Home Bars & Coffee Stations in Roselle →
Before
AfterCarol Stream kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: home bars & coffee stations
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Carol Stream. The main complaint was coffee gear crowding the kitchen counter. After: a built-in wet bar with base cabinets, a beverage fridge, open shelves and a small bar sink. Work included plumbing rough-in, electrical rough-in, plus cabinet installation.
Home Bars & Coffee Stations in Carol Stream →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Bloomingdale
What changed: cabinets in pale sage with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Bloomingdale →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Bloomingdale
Finished: 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 Bloomingdale →How your home bar or coffee station goes
- Tell us what you wantA few pictures and your must-haves help us plan the visit.
- 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 connectWe build it, connect it and test everything.
Home Bars & Coffee Stations questions from Bloomingdale homeowners
Does a beverage fridge need ventilation?
Every fridge needs airflow. We pick built-in models or leave the required gaps.
Do I need a permit for a wet bar?
We confirm permit needs during planning and include them in the estimate.
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.
Do coffee stations need a dedicated circuit?
High-wattage espresso machines and kettles often do, especially if they run at the same time. We check the appliance specs.
How long does it take to build a home bar?
Simple builds go quickly; adding plumbing, permits and stone tops adds time.
Bloomingdale building permit for home bar or coffee station: where do I apply?
Permits go through Building & Zoning Department, phone (630) 671-5660. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Bloomingdale plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for home bar or coffee station?
Plumbing license required depending on permit type, and a Letter of Intent is required for all plumbing work. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Do I need a Bloomingdale-registered contractor for home bar or coffee station?
No registration application or fee to work as a contractor in Bloomingdale. Permit submittals need a detailed written scope of work. We take care of that before work starts.
Does Bloomingdale require a licensed electrician for home bar or coffee station?
A license is required depending on permit type; electrical is listed among the trade licenses. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Do you work in my part of Bloomingdale?
Yes. Our crews work across Bloomingdale, including Old Town Bloomingdale — ZIP 60108 — and nearby Roselle, Glendale Heights, Carol Stream.
Working in Bloomingdale
- A lot of Bloomingdale kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Bloomingdale homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
Old Town Bloomingdale
ZIP 60108
Home Bars & Coffee Stations nearby
Other kitchen services in Bloomingdale
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.