Basement bar in a Lake Zurich house
In a basement, the location of the main stack and floor drain usually decides where a wet bar can go.
Serving Lake Zurich & nearby Palatine, Buffalo Grove
Home Bars & Coffee Stations in Lake Zurich, IL
Built-in wet bars, dry bars and coffee stations for Lake Zurich kitchens, dining rooms and basements.
- Kitchen remodels across Lake Zurich ZIP 60047
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Home bar and coffee station problems we solve in Lake Zurich
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 Lake Zurich kitchens, dining rooms and basements, with plumbing done by a licensed plumber when there is a sink.
Beverage fridge overheating or failing
We size the cabinet opening to the fridge's installation instructions so it can breathe.
Coffee gear taking over the counter
We build a coffee nook with a counter, drawers for supplies and shelves for mugs, so the kitchen counter stays clear.
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.
Plumbed espresso machine and filtered water
A plumbed-in espresso machine needs a water line, often with a filter, and sometimes a drain. We run the line and leave access to the shutoff and filter.
Unused dining room or hallway wall
We often turn a narrow wall into a built-in with cabinets below and glass or open shelving above.
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.
Bar seating and counter height
A bar with seating needs room behind the stools to walk. We check clearances before building.
Everything in a home bar or coffee station
- Visit and planningA site visit confirms the space and the nearest utility lines.
- Design and appliance selectionYou choose the style and appliances, and we plan cut-outs and clearances.
- Permits where requiredWe pull the permits the village requires for new lines or circuits.
- Electrical rough-inOutlets, dedicated circuits and lighting are wired as the appliances require.
- 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.
- Test and handoverWe test water, drain and power and walk you through the finished bar.
Choices you'll make
Cabinet styles to matchShaker, flat-panel or raised-panel doors in paint or stain to match the house.
Water filters for coffeeAn under-sink or inline filter for a plumbed espresso machine or coffee station faucet.
Bar sinks and faucetsCompact stainless or composite bar sinks with a faucet sized to the basin.
Glass-front doors and open shelvingGlass doors, open shelves and wine racks for display.
Under-counter ice makersNeed a water line and usually a drain or pump, planned before the cabinets.
What the work looks like in Lake Zurich homes
Before
AfterHome Bars & Coffee Stations in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Lake Zurich
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Lake Zurich. What bothered the owners most: 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 permits where required, cabinet installation, plus test and handover.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Palatine
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Palatine. The main complaint was wanting a place to entertain downstairs. After: a built-in wet bar with base cabinets, a beverage fridge, open shelves and a small bar sink. Work included electrical rough-in, cabinet installation, plus test and handover.
Home Bars & Coffee Stations in Palatine →
Before
AfterArlington Heights kitchen, postwar bi-level: home bars & coffee stations
A postwar bi-level in Arlington Heights, a typical kitchen for Arlington Heights. 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. The job covered electrical rough-in, countertop and sink, plus test and handover.
Home Bars & Coffee Stations in Arlington Heights →
Before
AfterA Lake Zurich 1980s two-story: before and after
What changed: cabinets in deep olive with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 3x12 tile in a stacked pattern backsplash, gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Lake Zurich →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Lake Zurich
Finished: the same doors sprayed in cream uppers and walnut-stained lowers, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Lake Zurich →How your home bar or coffee station goes
- 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 estimateYou get an itemized estimate and, once approved, a schedule.
- Build and connectRough-ins, cabinets, top and appliances, with inspections where required.
Home Bars & Coffee Stations questions from Lake Zurich homeowners
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?
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.
How long does it take to build a home bar?
Simple builds go quickly; adding plumbing, permits and stone tops adds time.
Does a built-in bar add value?
We build it to look original to the house, which is what matters most to how it is seen later.
Can you plumb in my espresso machine?
We can connect a plumbable machine to a filtered water line with an accessible shutoff.
Does Lake Zurich require a licensed electrician for home bar or coffee station?
Electrical contractors must submit a copy of an electrical license when registering with the Village. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Does home bar or coffee station need a Lake Zurich building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Building and Zoning Division (Community Services Department), phone 847-540-1696. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a Lake Zurich-registered contractor for home bar or coffee station?
All contractors and subcontractors must register with the Village before work: form, $120 annual fee (Illinois-licensed plumbers exempt), signed $10,000 surety bond. Village pages show differing fee amounts ($110/$120/$125). We take care of that before work starts.
Lake Zurich plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for home bar or coffee station?
Plumbing contractors submit state registrations (055 & 058) and a letter of intent with each permit application. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Do I need a permit for home bar or coffee station in Lake Zurich?
It depends on the scope. Lake Zurich's rule in short: Permit required for remodeling (kitchen, bath, basement). We handle the permit when one is needed with Building and Zoning Division (Community Services Department).
Do you work in my part of Lake Zurich?
Yes. Our crews work across Lake Zurich — ZIP 60047 — and nearby Palatine, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights.
Working in Lake Zurich
- A lot of Lake Zurich kitchens date from the 1980s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Lake Zurich homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Building and Zoning Division (Community Services Department) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60047
Home Bars & Coffee Stations nearby
Other kitchen services in Lake Zurich
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.