Basement bar in a Hanover Park house
Basements stay cooler and sometimes damp. We use materials that tolerate that and keep cabinets off concrete with proper bases.
Serving Hanover Park & nearby Bartlett, Roselle
Home Bars & Coffee Stations in Hanover Park, IL
Built-in wet bars, dry bars and coffee stations for Hanover Park kitchens, dining rooms and basements.
- Local crews working in Hanover Park ZIP 60133
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Home bar and coffee station problems we solve in Hanover Park
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 Hanover Park kitchens, dining rooms and basements, with plumbing done by a licensed plumber when there is a sink.
Coffee gear taking over the counter
Espresso machine, grinder, kettle and mugs crowd the main counter. A dedicated coffee station with its own outlets and storage moves them out of the cooking zone.
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.
Adding a sink where there is no plumbing
If the nearest drain is far away, we explain the options: a different location, a drain pump or a dry bar.
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.
Bar that doesn't match the house
From a sleek coffee nook to a classic paneled bar, we match the style of your kitchen or basement.
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.
Dark corner with no lighting
Lighting is planned with the electrical work so wiring is hidden inside the cabinets and walls.
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 requiredWe pull the permits the village requires for new lines or circuits.
- 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.
- Test and handoverWe test water, drain and power and walk you through the finished bar.
Materials and options
Beverage fridges and wine coolersUnder-counter fridges and coolers chosen to fit and vent correctly.
Glass-front doors and open shelvingShow glassware and bottles while keeping the rest hidden.
Water filters for coffeeAn under-sink or inline filter for a plumbed espresso machine or coffee station faucet.
Cabinet styles to matchWe match the cabinet look to the room, from modern slab to traditional paneled.
Under-counter ice makersBuilt-in ice makers with water and drain connections.
Before and after: kitchens near Hanover Park
Before
AfterHome Bars & Coffee Stations in a raised ranch, Hanover Park
A raised ranch near Ontarioville, a typical kitchen for Hanover Park. What bothered the owners most: 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. Work included permits where required, cabinet installation, plus test and handover.
Before
AfterBartlett kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: home bars & coffee stations
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Bartlett. 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 visit and planning, design and appliance selection, plus cabinet installation.
Home Bars & Coffee Stations in Bartlett →
Before
AfterHome Bars & Coffee Stations in a 1980s two-story, Carol Stream
This one is a 1980s two-story in Carol Stream. What bothered the owners most: 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. On site this meant design and appliance selection, countertop and sink, plus test and handover.
Home Bars & Coffee Stations in Carol Stream →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1970s tract home, Hanover Park
Cabinets in white uppers and dusty blue lowers with satin brass pulls, white quartz with soft gray veining counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Hanover Park →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a 1970s split-level, Hanover Park
The same doors sprayed in sage green, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Hanover Park →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 designOn site we confirm what fits and where water and power come from.
- 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 Hanover Park homeowners
How much does a home bar cost?
Plumbing and appliances drive the price most, then the cabinets and top. You get a line-item estimate.
Does a beverage fridge need ventilation?
Yes. Built-in rated models vent through the front; others need open space around them per the maker's instructions.
What is the difference between a wet bar and a dry bar?
A wet bar has a sink with running water and a drain. A dry bar has no sink; it is cabinets, counter and storage, sometimes with a fridge.
Can you plumb in my espresso machine?
If your machine supports a direct water connection, we plan the line and the filter at the station.
Do coffee stations need a dedicated circuit?
We plan circuits based on what you'll plug in.
Does home bar or coffee station need a Hanover Park building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Inspectional Services Division (Hanover Park Fire Department), phone 630-823-5860. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Hanover Park contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
All contractors must be registered and bonded with the Village before a building permit is issued; apply via Inspectional Services. We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Hanover Park?
Yes. Our crews work across Hanover Park, including Ontarioville — ZIP 60133 — and nearby Bartlett, Roselle, Bloomingdale.
Working in Hanover Park
- A lot of Hanover Park kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Hanover Park homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in a historic district? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
Ontarioville
ZIP 60133
Home Bars & Coffee Stations nearby
Other kitchen services in Hanover Park
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.