Dated peninsula with a half wall
Upper cabinets hung over a 1970s peninsula block the room. We take them down, reroute any wiring and rebuild the peninsula with an overhang.
Serving Oak Brook & nearby Villa Park, Lombard
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in Oak Brook, IL
We add, enlarge or replace kitchen islands and peninsulas in Oak Brook, with seating, power and plumbing planned around real clearances.
- Kitchen remodels across Oak Brook ZIP 60523
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Island and peninsula problems we solve in Oak Brook
An island only helps if you can still walk around it. Before we build one in your Oak Brook kitchen, we check aisle widths, door swings and where power and water can reach, then install a base anchored to the floor with a top, seating and outlets that work.
Island that wobbles or shifts
Wobbly islands crack countertops and loosen cabinets. Ours are screwed to blocking on the floor and leveled first.
Clutter with no storage
Deep drawers, a pull-out for recycling and open shelving at the end make the island the hardest-working storage in the room.
Small kitchen with no room for an island
A peninsula needs clearance on fewer sides than an island. In tighter kitchens it's often the better choice.
Nowhere to prep
Cutting boards balanced next to the sink and dough rolled on the stove — an island adds a long, open work surface in the middle of the room.
Cracked overhang on a stone top
Stone seating ledges need hidden support plates or brackets once they reach past what the slab can carry alone. We build them in.
No outlets at the island
An island without power can't hold a blender or charge a phone. We add GFCI-protected outlets on the side or a pop-up in the top.
Want the cooktop in the island
Cooking at the island means venting over it and running power or gas through the floor. We size the hood and route the lines during the rough-in.
What's included
- Floor prepWe repair the floor under the footprint and install cleats or blocking to fasten the base.
- Plumbing and ventingDrain, vent and supply lines for an island sink or dishwasher, run by licensed trades.
- Island cabinets set and anchoredBase cabinets assembled, leveled and screwed to the floor blocking so the island can't move.
- Panels and seating sideDecorative panels on the exposed sides and a clean seating face for the stools.
- Overhang supportHidden or visible supports sized to the overhang and the countertop material.
- CountertopTop templated on the installed base and set with sink and cooktop cut-outs.
- Outlets, pendants and hookupsFinal electrical and plumbing connections and a test of every outlet and light.
Materials and options
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.
Butcher blockWood tops add warmth and are pleasant for prep; they need oiling or sealing from time to time.
Legs, corbels and bracketsHidden steel brackets for a clean edge, or decorative corbels for a traditional style.
Counter or bar height seatingCounter height keeps one continuous surface; a raised bar hides prep clutter from the room.
What the work looks like in Oak Brook homes
Before
In progress
AfterAn Oak Brook 1970s tract home: before and after
This one is a 1970s tract home in Oak Brook. Before: dark stained oak cabinets with wide face frames and a scalloped wood valance over the sink and harvest-gold laminate. The main complaint was a kitchen with no room to prep or gather. After: a new island in dusty blue with a creamy quartzite-look quartz top and seating. On site this meant plumbing and venting, overhang support, plus countertop.
Before
AfterKitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in a postwar Cape Cod, Villa Park
A postwar Cape Cod in Villa Park, a typical kitchen for Villa Park. The kitchen as it was: dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls and speckled laminate. The main complaint was too little counter space and nowhere to sit. Finished kitchen: a new island in dusty blue with a creamy quartzite-look quartz top and seating. Work included floor prep, island cabinets set and anchored, plus panels and seating side.
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Before
AfterKitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in a 1960s ranch, Lombard
This one is a 1960s ranch in Lombard. Before: 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets and light beige laminate. The main complaint was too little counter space and nowhere to sit. Finished kitchen: a new island in dusty blue with a charcoal concrete-look quartz top and seating. Work included floor prep, panels and seating side, plus overhang support.
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Before
AfterBefore and after: a raised ranch in Oak Brook
Finished: the closet next to the kitchen rebuilt as a pantry with solid wood shelves, pull-out baskets on the bottom and a light.
Pantry Design & Installation in Oak Brook →
Before
AfterAn Oak Brook 1970s tract home: before and after
A built-in banquette bench with storage drawers and cushions under the window, with a round pedestal table.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in Oak Brook →The project, step by step
- Measure and mock-upA visit to measure, check clearances and see where power and water can reach.
- Plan and written estimateA layout with dimensions and a written estimate covering carpentry, electrical and plumbing.
- Rough-in and permitsWe pull any needed permit and run the lines, then the inspector checks them.
- Build and countertopBase set and anchored, panels installed, top templated and installed.
- Hookups and walk-throughFinal connections, cleanup and a look at the finished island together.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation questions from Oak Brook homeowners
How long does island installation take?
The island itself goes in quickly. Waiting for cabinets, inspections and the countertop fabrication is what sets the total schedule.
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.
Island or peninsula — which is better?
An island needs walkways on every side; a peninsula attaches to a wall or cabinet run and needs fewer. In smaller kitchens a peninsula often works better.
Can you put a cooktop or range in the island?
It's possible in most kitchens. Ventilation is the main question, followed by getting gas or power to the island.
Can the island match my existing cabinets?
Matching works when the line is still made; otherwise a contrasting island color is a safe, attractive choice.
Oak Brook building permit for island project: where do I apply?
Permits go through Development Services (Building), phone (630) 368-5101. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a Oak Brook-registered contractor for island project?
Oak Brook does not require contractor registration; no village-specific requirements for residential alterations. We take care of that before work starts.
Oak Brook plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for island project?
Current Illinois plumbing license (055 and 058) or current City of Chicago license; other municipalities' business licenses not acceptable. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
What does Oak Brook ask for on electrical work?
Current license from a testing jurisdiction, or current ICC electrician certification for the scope; other municipalities' business licenses not accepted. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Do I need a permit for island project in Oak Brook?
It depends on the scope. Oak Brook's rule in short: Village publishes a Residential Permit Requirement Listing; its Residential Alteration category requires contract/scope of work, architectural plans and plat of survey. We handle the permit when one is needed with Development Services (Building).
Do you work in my part of Oak Brook?
Yes. Our crews work across Oak Brook — ZIP 60523 — and nearby Villa Park, Lombard, Elmhurst.
Working in Oak Brook
- A lot of Oak Brook kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Oak Brook homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Development Services (Building) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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