Basement bar in a Glen Ellyn house
Basements stay cooler and sometimes damp. We use materials that tolerate that and keep cabinets off concrete with proper bases.
Serving Glen Ellyn & nearby Wheaton, Lombard
Home Bars & Coffee Stations in Glen Ellyn, IL
Built-in wet bars, dry bars and coffee stations for Glen Ellyn kitchens, dining rooms and basements.
- Local crews working in Glen Ellyn ZIP 60137
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Home bar and coffee station problems we solve in Glen Ellyn
We design and build coffee stations and home bars in Glen Ellyn: cabinetry, countertops, open shelves and lighting, plus the plumbing and electrical that a sink, plumbed espresso machine or ice maker requires. You get one crew managing the whole build.
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.
Glassware and bottles with no home
Open shelves show off glassware, and drawers and doors hide the rest.
Beverage fridge overheating or failing
A beverage cooler squeezed into a cabinet without airflow works hard and fails early. We use built-in rated units or leave the required clearance.
Plumbed espresso machine and filtered water
Coffee tastes better with filtered water, and a plumbed machine never runs dry. We plan the line and filter location.
Dark corner with no lighting
We add task lighting at the counter and accent lighting on the shelves.
Unused dining room or hallway wall
Even a small wall can become a useful bar or coffee spot with the right depth and storage.
Everything in a home bar or coffee station
- Visit and planningA site visit confirms the space and the nearest utility lines.
- Design and appliance selectionWe lay out cabinets, counter, sink and appliances using each appliance's installation specs.
- 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-inWe have new outlets, circuits and lighting wired before the walls are closed.
- Countertop and sinkThe counter is templated and installed, with the bar sink and faucet set.
- Appliances and finishingFridges, ice makers and coffee machines are connected, and trim and hardware go on.
Finishes and options
Water filters for coffeeFiltered water lines that make coffee taste better and help limit scale.
Under-counter ice makersNeed a water line and usually a drain or pump, planned before the cabinets.
Quartz, stone and wood topsQuartz and granite resist spills; butcher block adds warmth on a dry bar or coffee station.
Beverage fridges and wine coolersBuilt-in rated under-counter units with front ventilation for cabinet installs.
Bar sinks and faucetsSmall sinks made for bars, matched with a faucet that fits the space.
Home Bars & Coffee Stations before and after — Glen Ellyn homes
Before
AfterGlen Ellyn kitchen, 1960s ranch: home bars & coffee stations
The site: a 1960s ranch in Glen Ellyn. 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 visit and planning, design and appliance selection, plus countertop and sink.
Before
AfterHome Bars & Coffee Stations in a 1990s two-story colonial, Wheaton
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial near Wheaton Center. The main complaint was 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. The job covered visit and planning, electrical rough-in, plus appliances and finishing.
Home Bars & Coffee Stations in Wheaton →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Lombard
A 1950s ranch in Lombard, a typical kitchen for Lombard. 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. Work included visit and planning, plumbing rough-in, plus countertop and sink.
Home Bars & Coffee Stations in Lombard →
Before
AfterA Glen Ellyn postwar bi-level: before and after
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 Glen Ellyn →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a 1950s ranch, Glen Ellyn
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 Glen Ellyn →From first visit to final walk-through
- Tell us what you wantSend photos of the spot and tell us whether you want a sink, fridge, ice maker or coffee machine.
- Visit and designWe measure, check utilities and present a layout and materials.
- Written estimateWe put everything in writing before work starts.
- Build and connectRough-ins, cabinets, top and appliances, with inspections where required.
Home Bars & Coffee Stations questions from Glen Ellyn homeowners
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.
Can I add a wet bar to my basement?
Usually, if a drain can be reached. The location of the main stack or a drain pump decides where the sink goes. Plumbing is done by a licensed plumber.
Does a beverage fridge need ventilation?
Every fridge needs airflow. We pick built-in models or leave the required gaps.
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.
What is the difference between a wet bar and a dry bar?
The sink is the difference. We help you weigh convenience against the plumbing work.
Do I need a Glen Ellyn-registered contractor for home bar or coffee station?
Contractors must register with the Village and meet license and insurance requirements (Village Code 4-1-11); work that does not need a building permit is exempt. We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Glen Ellyn?
Yes. Our crews work across Glen Ellyn — ZIP 60137 — and nearby Wheaton, Lombard, Glendale Heights.
Working in Glen Ellyn
- A lot of Glen Ellyn kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Glen Ellyn 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 60137
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Other kitchen services in Glen Ellyn
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.