Dated peninsula with a half wall
Many 1990s kitchens have a peninsula topped with a knee wall or hanging cabinets. Removing them opens the view and leaves a clean seating counter.
Serving Naperville & nearby Lisle, Warrenville
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in Naperville, IL
We add, enlarge or replace kitchen islands and peninsulas in Naperville, with seating, power and plumbing planned around real clearances.
- Kitchen remodels across Naperville ZIP 60540, 60563, 60564, 60565
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Island and peninsula problems we solve in Naperville
Most Naperville homeowners want the same three things from an island: more counter space, a place to sit and extra storage. We plan the size around the room, run the electrical the code usually calls for, and suggest a peninsula when an island would crowd the kitchen.
Island that wobbles or shifts
A freestanding island that slides when you lean on it isn't safe for stone. We fasten the base to the floor with cleats so it stays put.
Want the cooktop in the island
If you want to cook facing the room, we plan the island around the cooktop, the ventilation path and safe space on both sides.
Aisles too tight around the island
If two people can't pass each other between the island and the counters, the walkway is short. We rework the footprint so traffic flows.
Small kitchen with no room for an island
When the room can't spare aisles on all sides, a peninsula gives you seating and counter space attached to an existing run.
No place to sit in the kitchen
If everyone stands around while you cook, a seating side on an island or peninsula gives them a place without blocking the work zone.
Clutter with no storage
Counters full of things that have nowhere to go? Island drawers and pull-outs give them a home.
Island in the dark
Pendant lights over the island light the prep area and define the space. We wire them while the ceiling is open.
Everything in a island project
- Layout and clearance checkTaped outlines on the floor so you can walk around the island before anything is ordered.
- Electrical rough-inPower routed through the floor or from an adjacent wall, with boxes placed for outlets and lights.
- Plumbing and ventingDrain, vent and supply lines for an island sink or dishwasher, run by licensed trades.
- Island cabinets set and anchoredWe set the island boxes level, join them and fasten them down.
- Panels and seating sideFinished end and back panels, with knee space and furniture details where you want them.
- CountertopWe measure the finished island for the countertop and install it once fabricated.
- Outlets, pendants and hookupsOutlets trimmed out, pendants hung and the sink and dishwasher connected.
Choices you'll make
Pop-up and side outletsWe place outlets where code allows and where they won't be in a spill zone.
Island cabinetsStock, semi-custom or custom bases in a matching or contrasting finish.
Waterfall endsThe countertop continues down the sides of the island to the floor for a clean modern look.
Butcher blockWood tops add warmth and are pleasant for prep; they need oiling or sealing from time to time.
Quartz and granite topsStone tops give a large, durable work surface; long islands may need a seam or a single large slab.
Kitchens like yours in Naperville: before and after
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In progress
AfterA Naperville 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial near Downtown Naperville. The kitchen as it was: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs and almond laminate with a backsplash lip. The main complaint was a kitchen with no room to prep or gather. Finished kitchen: a new island in dusty blue with a black honed granite top and seating. Work included layout and clearance check, plumbing and venting, plus island cabinets set and anchored.
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AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Warrenville
The site: a 1980s two-story near Saddle Ridge. What we started with: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim and white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines. The main complaint was a kitchen with no room to prep or gather. The result: a new island in terracotta with a warm walnut butcher block top and seating. Work included electrical rough-in, island cabinets set and anchored, plus outlets, pendants and hookups.
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AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Woodridge
A 1990s two-story colonial in Woodridge, a typical kitchen for Woodridge. What we started with: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam. What bothered the owners most: a kitchen without a place to sit. Finished kitchen: a new island in dusty blue with a dark soapstone-look quartz top and seating. The job covered electrical rough-in, plumbing and venting, plus island cabinets set and anchored.
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AfterNaperville kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: pantry design & installation
Finished: the closet next to the kitchen rebuilt as a pantry with solid wood shelves, pull-out baskets on the bottom and a light.
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AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Naperville
A built-in banquette bench with storage drawers and cushions under the window, with a round pedestal table.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in Naperville →How your island project goes
- Measure and mock-upA visit to measure, check clearances and see where power and water can reach.
- Plan and written estimateIsland size, cabinets, top, seating and trades in a drawn plan with an itemized quote.
- Rough-in and permitsPermits filed when wiring or plumbing is added; rough-ins done and inspected before the base goes in.
- Build and countertopBase set and anchored, panels installed, top templated and installed.
- Hookups and walk-throughOutlets, pendants and plumbing connected, and a final walk-through with you.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation questions from Naperville homeowners
Will my floor hold a stone island?
Usually yes. We look at the joists when the island is large or sits mid-span and reinforce if anything seems marginal.
Do I need a permit to add an island?
If the island gets new wiring or plumbing, usually yes. A simple cabinet island without utilities often doesn't. We check the Naperville rules.
Should the island be fixed or freestanding?
Most islands we install are fixed so they can carry stone and power safely; freestanding units are lighter and simpler.
Can you add a sink to a kitchen island?
Usually. We check how the drain can reach the island and how it will be vented before designing around a sink.
How much does it cost to add a kitchen island?
A plain island with an outlet costs far less than one with a sink and dishwasher. We measure and send a line-item quote.
What is the Naperville building department phone number?
Permits go through Transportation, Engineering and Development (TED) Business Group, Building Permits, phone (630) 420-6100, Option 2. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Does Naperville require a licensed plumber for island project?
City guide lists plumbers among trades that require a license; plumbing pipe/fixture work needs a permit. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
What kind of Naperville homes do you work in?
In Naperville we see historic district homes from the 1800s and rapid suburban growth 1960s-1990s. Each comes with its own walls, wiring and plumbing, and we plan the job around them.
Does Naperville require a licensed electrician for island project?
City guide says electricians must be licensed; it advises insisting on seeing a current license. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Do I need a permit for island project in Naperville?
It depends on the scope. Naperville's rule in short: Remodeling such as kitchens requires a permit, as do electrical work (minor repairs and low-voltage excepted), plumbing pipe/fixture installation or rearrangement, and structural changes. We handle the permit when one is needed with Transportation, Engineering and Development (TED) Business Group, Building Permits.
Do you work in my part of Naperville?
Yes. Our crews work across Naperville, including Downtown Naperville, Highlands, Tamarack — ZIP 60540, 60563, 60564, 60565 — and nearby Lisle, Warrenville, Bolingbrook.
Working in Naperville
- A lot of Naperville kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Naperville homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in the Naperville Historic District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
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