Coffee station or bar in a condo
Condos have rules about plumbing and electrical work. We check what the association requires before planning a sink.
Serving Lombard & nearby Villa Park, Glen Ellyn
Home Bars & Coffee Stations in Lombard, IL
Built-in wet bars, dry bars and coffee stations for Lombard kitchens, dining rooms and basements.
- Kitchen remodels across Lombard ZIP 60148
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Home bar and coffee station problems we solve in Lombard
We design and build coffee stations and home bars in Lombard: 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.
Bar seating and counter height
If you want stools, the counter height, overhang and knee space need to be planned for comfortable seating.
Plumbed espresso machine and filtered water
If you want to stop refilling the tank, we can run filtered water to the coffee station with an accessible shutoff valve.
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.
Ice maker that needs a drain
Many under-counter ice makers need a water line and a drain, sometimes a drain pump. We plan both before the cabinets go in.
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.
Glassware and bottles with no home
Built-in glass racks, wine cubbies and closed cabinets keep bottles and glassware organized and out of sunlight.
Not enough outlets or breakers tripping
Running a coffee machine and a kettle on one outlet often trips the breaker. A properly planned circuit fixes that.
What the project covers
- 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.
- 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.
- Countertop and sinkWe install the top and the sink, then make the final connections.
- Appliances and finishingFridges, ice makers and coffee machines are connected, and trim and hardware go on.
- Test and handoverEvery connection is checked before we show you around.
Materials and options
Water filters for coffeeFiltered water lines that make coffee taste better and help limit scale.
Quartz, stone and wood topsHard-wearing stone or quartz tops, or a sealed wood top where water use is light.
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.
Bar sinks and faucetsCompact stainless or composite bar sinks with a faucet sized to the basin.
Home Bars & Coffee Stations before and after — Lombard homes
Before
AfterHome Bars & Coffee Stations in a 1950s ranch, Lombard
A 1950s ranch in Lombard, a typical kitchen for Lombard. What bothered the owners most: 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. On site this meant design and appliance selection, permits where required, plus test and handover.
Before
AfterHome Bars & Coffee Stations in a 1950s ranch, Glen Ellyn
This one is a 1950s ranch in Glen Ellyn. 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. Work included permits where required, electrical rough-in, plus test and handover.
Home Bars & Coffee Stations in Glen Ellyn →
Before
AfterAn Addison 1960s ranch: before and after
The site: a 1960s ranch in Addison. What bothered the owners most: wanting a place to entertain downstairs. Finished kitchen: 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, permits where required, plus electrical rough-in.
Home Bars & Coffee Stations in Addison →
Before
AfterA Lombard 1960s ranch: before and after
Cabinets in dark teal with brushed nickel bar pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Lombard →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar bi-level in Lombard
The same doors sprayed in powder blue, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Lombard →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 Lombard homeowners
Does a beverage fridge need ventilation?
We follow the installation specs for clearance so the fridge runs properly.
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.
Can you plumb in my espresso machine?
Yes, if the machine is designed for it. We run a water line, often with a filter, and a drain if it needs one.
Do coffee stations need a dedicated circuit?
We plan circuits based on what you'll plug in.
Does a built-in bar add value?
It can make a finished basement or dining room more usable and appealing, but value depends on the market. We focus on building it well and to match the house.
Lombard plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for home bar or coffee station?
Registration requires a copy of a current State of Illinois Department of Public Health plumbing registration. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Do I need a Lombard-registered contractor for home bar or coffee station?
Contractors must register with the Village: $100 fee, valid 1 year, online or via Building Division; insurance certificate with at least $300,000 liability coverage. We take care of that before work starts.
Do Lombard condo associations need to approve home bar or coffee station?
Associations usually set rules for work hours, elevators, deliveries and insurance, and many require approval for plumbing, electrical or structural changes. We provide the certificate of insurance and follow the building's rules.
Does Lombard require a licensed electrician for home bar or coffee station?
Registration requires a copy of a current electrician license from a testing municipality plus a certificate of insurance. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Does home bar or coffee station need a Lombard building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Building Division, Community Development and Building, phone (630) 620-5750. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for home bar or coffee station in Lombard?
It depends on the scope. Lombard's rule in short: Village requires a building permit for new structures and updates to existing structures; replacing interior doors and fixtures at the same size with no structural change needs no permit. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Division, Community Development and Building.
Do you work in my part of Lombard?
Yes. Our crews work across Lombard — ZIP 60148 — and nearby Villa Park, Glen Ellyn, Addison.
Working in Lombard
- A lot of Lombard kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
- We know how Building Division, Community Development and Building handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60148
Home Bars & Coffee Stations nearby
Other kitchen services in Lombard
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.