Basement bar in a Elk Grove Village house
Finished basements in Elk Grove Village are a natural spot for a bar. We check ceiling height, the drain options and moisture before planning.
Serving Elk Grove Village & nearby Itasca, Wood Dale
Home Bars & Coffee Stations in Elk Grove Village, IL
Built-in wet bars, dry bars and coffee stations for Elk Grove Village kitchens, dining rooms and basements.
- Kitchen remodels across Elk Grove Village ZIP 60007
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Home bar and coffee station problems we solve in Elk Grove Village
A home bar or coffee station is a small project with a lot packed in: cabinets, a counter, sometimes a sink, a beverage fridge or an ice maker, each with its own power, water and clearance needs. We build them in Elk Grove Village kitchens, dining rooms and basements, with plumbing done by a licensed plumber when there is a sink.
Dark corner with no lighting
Lighting is planned with the electrical work so wiring is hidden inside the cabinets and walls.
Adding a sink where there is no plumbing
A wet bar sink needs supply lines and a drain with proper venting. In a basement, the drain may have to go to an existing stack or a pump. Plumbing is done by a licensed plumber.
Beverage fridge overheating or failing
We size the cabinet opening to the fridge's installation instructions so it can breathe.
Bar that doesn't match the house
A built-in bar should look like part of the home. We match cabinet style, trim and finishes to nearby rooms.
Not enough outlets or breakers tripping
We check the appliance requirements and have the right circuits and GFCI-protected outlets installed near the counter and sink.
Wet bar or dry bar?
A dry bar is cabinets, a counter and storage with no sink, which makes it simpler and easier to place. A wet bar adds a sink, which needs a water supply and a drain.
Ice maker that needs a drain
We check the ice maker's requirements for water, drain and power early, since they set where it can sit.
What's included
- 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-inFor a wet bar, a licensed plumber runs supply lines and the drain with proper venting.
- Electrical rough-inWe have new outlets, circuits and lighting wired before the walls are closed.
- Cabinet installationWe set the cabinets, with openings sized for the fridge or ice maker.
- Countertop and sinkWe install the top and the sink, then make the final connections.
- Appliances and finishingAppliances go in last, followed by trim, hardware and lights.
Choices you'll make
Bar sinks and faucetsCompact stainless or composite bar sinks with a faucet sized to the basin.
Under-counter ice makersNeed a water line and usually a drain or pump, planned before the cabinets.
Cabinet styles to matchShaker, flat-panel or raised-panel doors in paint or stain to match the house.
Glass-front doors and open shelvingShow glassware and bottles while keeping the rest hidden.
Beverage fridges and wine coolersUnder-counter fridges and coolers chosen to fit and vent correctly.
What the work looks like in Elk Grove Village homes
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Elk Grove Village
The site: a 1960s ranch in Elk Grove Village. What bothered the owners most: an unused corner with no purpose. After: a built-in wet bar with base cabinets, a beverage fridge, open shelves and a small bar sink. The job covered permits where required, plumbing rough-in, plus electrical rough-in.
Before
AfterHome Bars & Coffee Stations in a 1990s two-story colonial, Itasca
A 1990s two-story colonial near The Ranchettes, a typical kitchen for Itasca. The reason for the call: wanting a place to entertain downstairs. The result: a built-in wet bar with base cabinets, a beverage fridge, open shelves and a small bar sink. The job covered design and appliance selection, permits where required, plus cabinet installation.
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Before
AfterA Wood Dale postwar bi-level: before and after
The site: a postwar bi-level in Wood Dale. What bothered the owners most: coffee gear crowding the kitchen counter. Finished kitchen: a built-in wet bar with base cabinets, a beverage fridge, open shelves and a small bar sink. The job covered design and appliance selection, plumbing rough-in, plus cabinet installation.
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Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Elk Grove Village
What changed: cabinets in light butter yellow with polished nickel pulls, black honed granite counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Elk Grove Village →
Before
AfterElk Grove Village kitchen, 1950s ranch: kitchen cabinet painting
The same doors sprayed in creamy white uppers and navy lowers, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Elk Grove Village →The project, step by step
- 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 estimateWe put everything in writing before work starts.
- Build and connectWe build it, connect it and test everything.
Home Bars & Coffee Stations questions from Elk Grove Village homeowners
Does an ice maker need a drain?
Usually yes, plus a water line. That affects where it can be placed.
Can I add a wet bar to my basement?
Often yes. We look at drain options first; if they are limited, a pump or a dry bar may be the answer.
What is the difference between a wet bar and a dry bar?
Wet means plumbing; dry means no plumbing. A dry bar is simpler to place, a wet bar more convenient for cleanup.
How much does a home bar cost?
It depends on size, cabinets, countertop, appliances and whether plumbing is needed. We give a written, itemized estimate after the visit.
Does a built-in bar add value?
Buyers tend to like well-built, built-in features more than freestanding furniture. We can't promise resale value.
Do you work in my part of Elk Grove Village?
Yes. Our crews work across Elk Grove Village — ZIP 60007 — and nearby Itasca, Wood Dale, Schaumburg.
Working in Elk Grove Village
- A lot of Elk Grove Village kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Elk Grove Village homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Older paint is treated with lead-safe practices: containment, HEPA cleanup and a clean hand-over.
ZIP 60007
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Other kitchen services in Elk Grove Village
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.