Dated peninsula with a half wall
Upper cabinets hung over a 1980s peninsula block the room. We take them down, reroute any wiring and rebuild the peninsula with an overhang.
Serving Buffalo Grove & nearby Arlington Heights, Palatine
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in Buffalo Grove, IL
We add, enlarge or replace kitchen islands and peninsulas in Buffalo Grove, with seating, power and plumbing planned around real clearances.
- Kitchen remodels across Buffalo Grove ZIP 60089
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Island and peninsula problems we solve in Buffalo Grove
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 Buffalo Grove crew handles the cabinets, the floor anchoring, wiring, any plumbing and the countertop in one schedule.
Want a sink in the island
Facing the family while washing up is a common wish. We plan the drain, vent and supply lines and add a dishwasher next to the island sink.
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.
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.
Cracked overhang on a stone top
Stone seating ledges need hidden support plates or brackets once they reach past what the slab can carry alone. We build them in.
No place to sit in the kitchen
If everyone stands around while you cook, a seating side on an island or peninsula gives them a place without blocking the work zone.
Clutter with no storage
Counters full of things that have nowhere to go? Island drawers and pull-outs give them a home.
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.
What's included
- Layout and clearance checkTaped outlines on the floor so you can walk around the island before anything is ordered.
- Floor prepOld flooring patched where a previous island or peninsula stood, and blocking added for anchoring.
- 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.
- 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.
- Outlets, pendants and hookupsOutlets trimmed out, pendants hung and the sink and dishwasher connected.
Choices you'll make
Legs, corbels and bracketsFurniture legs or corbels support overhangs and give the island a built-in look.
Counter or bar height seatingOne level is easier to work on; a two-level top separates cooking from sitting.
Quartz and granite topsQuartz for low upkeep, granite for heat resistance; both need support at seating overhangs.
Pop-up and side outletsWe place outlets where code allows and where they won't be in a spill zone.
Waterfall endsA slab that wraps over the ends to the floor and protects the cabinet sides.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation before and after — Buffalo Grove homes
Before
In progress
AfterBuffalo Grove kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen island & peninsula installation
The site: a 1980s two-story in Buffalo Grove. What we started with: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim and white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines. What bothered the owners most: a kitchen with no room to prep or gather. The result: a new island in terracotta with a warm walnut butcher block top and seating. Work included floor prep, plumbing and venting, plus outlets, pendants and hookups.
Before
AfterAn Arlington Heights postwar Cape Cod: before and after
A postwar Cape Cod in Arlington Heights, a typical kitchen for Arlington Heights. Before: dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls and speckled laminate. The main complaint was too little counter space and nowhere to sit. The result: a new island in dusty blue with a creamy quartzite-look quartz top and seating. Work included plumbing and venting, overhang support, plus outlets, pendants and hookups.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in Arlington Heights →
Before
AfterKitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Palatine
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Palatine, a typical kitchen for Palatine. 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: a kitchen without a place to sit. 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 outlets, pendants and hookups.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in Palatine →
Before
AfterBuffalo Grove kitchen, 1980s two-story: 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 Buffalo Grove →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Buffalo Grove
A built-in banquette bench with storage drawers and cushions under the window, with a round pedestal table.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in Buffalo Grove →The project, step by step
- 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 permitsPermits filed when wiring or plumbing is added; rough-ins done and inspected before the base goes in.
- 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 Buffalo Grove homeowners
Can the island match my existing cabinets?
We can match closely, but a deliberate contrast often looks better than a near-match with older cabinets.
How much overhang do I need for seating?
A seating overhang of roughly 12–15 inches works for most people; allow around 24 inches of counter per stool.
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.
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.
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.
Does Buffalo Grove require a licensed plumber for island project?
Plumbing permit requires a letter of intent from the licensed plumber; contractors provide State of Illinois plumbing license and 055 contractor registration. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
What kind of Buffalo Grove homes do you work in?
In Buffalo Grove we see Early post-Korean War single-family homes, some about 1,000 sq ft. Each comes with its own walls, wiring and plumbing, and we plan the job around them.
What does Buffalo Grove ask for on electrical work?
Electrical contractors provide a copy of current electrical registration/license; Village honors registrations from Illinois municipalities that require a written exam. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Does island project need a Buffalo Grove building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Community Development Services, Building & Zoning Services (BS&A Online), phone 847-459-2530. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a Buffalo Grove-registered contractor for island project?
All contractors working in the Village must register annually; $75 per trade, no fee for state-licensed contractors. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for island project in Buffalo Grove?
It depends on the scope. Buffalo Grove's rule in short: Permit required to replace or modify a kitchen, including replacing cabinetry; replacing a sink or faucet needs a plumbing permit even in the same location; electrical must meet the 2017 NEC. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Services, Building & Zoning Services.
Do you work in my part of Buffalo Grove?
Yes. Our crews work across Buffalo Grove, including The Highlands, Green Knolls, Windfield, Didier Farms — ZIP 60089 — and nearby Arlington Heights, Palatine, Lake Zurich.
Working in Buffalo Grove
- A lot of Buffalo Grove kitchens date from the 1980s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Buffalo Grove homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Services, Building & Zoning Services handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
The HighlandsGreen KnollsWindfieldDidier Farms
ZIP 60089
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