Dated peninsula with a half wall
A half wall on the peninsula hides the cook. We remove it, move the outlets to code-compliant spots and add seating.
Serving Bloomingdale & nearby Roselle, Glendale Heights
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in Bloomingdale, IL
We add, enlarge or replace kitchen islands and peninsulas in Bloomingdale, with seating, power and plumbing planned around real clearances.
- Kitchen remodels across Bloomingdale ZIP 60108
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Island and peninsula problems we solve in Bloomingdale
Whether you are adding a first island, replacing a small one or turning a wall into a peninsula with stools, the job is part carpentry, part trades. Our Bloomingdale crew handles the cabinets, the floor anchoring, wiring, any plumbing and the countertop in one schedule.
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 that wobbles or shifts
If the island moves or rocks, it was never anchored. We secure a new base to the floor framing before the top goes on.
Aisles too tight around the island
If two people can't pass each other between the island and the counters, the walkway is short. We rework the footprint so traffic flows.
Small kitchen with no room for an island
A peninsula needs clearance on fewer sides than an island. In tighter kitchens it's often the better choice.
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.
Nowhere to prep
When every counter is taken by appliances, an island gives you a clear stretch for chopping, baking and serving.
No outlets at the island
Outlets are part of almost every island we build, both because code usually requires one and because people use them daily.
What's included
- 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.
- Plumbing and ventingWater lines and a properly vented drain when the island gets a sink.
- Island cabinets set and anchoredBase cabinets assembled, leveled and screwed to the floor blocking so the island can't move.
- CountertopTop templated on the installed base and set with sink and cooktop cut-outs.
- Outlets, pendants and hookupsOutlets trimmed out, pendants hung and the sink and dishwasher connected.
Finishes and options
Quartz and granite topsQuartz for low upkeep, granite for heat resistance; both need support at seating overhangs.
Waterfall endsA slab that wraps over the ends to the floor and protects the cabinet sides.
Counter or bar height seatingCounter height keeps one continuous surface; a raised bar hides prep clutter from the room.
Legs, corbels and bracketsHidden steel brackets for a clean edge, or decorative corbels for a traditional style.
Island cabinetsStock, semi-custom or custom bases in a matching or contrasting finish.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation before and after — Bloomingdale homes
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AfterBloomingdale kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen island & peninsula installation
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Old Town Bloomingdale. The kitchen as it was: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam. The reason for the call: no central counter for prep and seating. Finished kitchen: a new island in dusty blue with a dark soapstone-look quartz top and seating. On site this meant floor prep, plumbing and venting, plus countertop.
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AfterA Roselle 1970s tract home: before and after
This one is a 1970s tract home in Roselle. The kitchen as it was: dark stained oak cabinets with wide face frames and a scalloped wood valance over the sink and harvest-gold laminate. The main complaint was a kitchen with no room to prep or gather. Finished kitchen: a new island in dusty blue with a creamy quartzite-look quartz top and seating. Work included floor prep, electrical rough-in, plus plumbing and venting.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in Roselle →
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AfterKitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in a 1980s two-story, Glendale Heights
A 1980s two-story in Glendale Heights, a typical kitchen for Glendale Heights. What we started with: 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. Finished kitchen: a new island in dusty blue with a black honed granite top and seating. The job covered layout and clearance check, floor prep, plus plumbing and venting.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in Glendale Heights →
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AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Bloomingdale
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 Bloomingdale →
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AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Bloomingdale
A built-in banquette bench with storage drawers and cushions under the window, with a round pedestal table.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in Bloomingdale →From first visit to final walk-through
- 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-throughFinal connections, cleanup and a look at the finished island together.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation questions from Bloomingdale homeowners
How much space do I need for a kitchen island?
Clearance comes first: about 42 inches for one cook, about 48 for two. Whatever remains after those aisles is the island's footprint.
Can you add a sink to a kitchen island?
Yes. It needs a drain route, a supply line and venting; the vent is usually a loop vent inside the island cabinet. Access from below makes it easier.
How much does it cost to add a kitchen island?
A plain island with an outlet costs far less than one with a sink and dishwasher. We measure and send a line-item quote.
Should the island be fixed or freestanding?
Most islands we install are fixed so they can carry stone and power safely; freestanding units are lighter and simpler.
Can you put a cooktop or range in the island?
We can, as long as there's a way to vent it and safe counter space on each side. We plan the hood and the utility lines together.
Does island project need a Bloomingdale building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Building & Zoning Department, phone (630) 671-5660. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Does Bloomingdale require a licensed electrician for island project?
A license is required depending on permit type; electrical is listed among the trade licenses. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Bloomingdale contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
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 plumber for island project?
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 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.
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