Dated peninsula with a half wall
A half wall on the peninsula hides the cook. We remove it, move the outlets to code-compliant spots and add seating.
Serving Palatine & nearby Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in Palatine, IL
We add, enlarge or replace kitchen islands and peninsulas in Palatine, with seating, power and plumbing planned around real clearances.
- Kitchen remodels across Palatine ZIP 60067, 60074
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Island and peninsula problems we solve in Palatine
Whether you are adding a first island, replacing a small one or turning a wall into a peninsula with stools, the job is part carpentry, part trades. Our Palatine crew handles the cabinets, the floor anchoring, wiring, any plumbing and the countertop in one schedule.
Concrete floor in a condo
On a slab, every line to the island needs a path. We work with the association on what can be cut, or plan the island without plumbing.
Aisles too tight around the island
An island that leaves less than about 42 inches of walkway makes the dishwasher and oven doors a hazard. We resize or replace it to restore clearance.
No outlets at the island
Outlets are part of almost every island we build, both because code usually requires one and because people use them daily.
Island that wobbles or shifts
Wobbly islands crack countertops and loosen cabinets. Ours are screwed to blocking on the floor and leveled first.
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.
Island too small to be useful
Small islands often leave unused floor around them. A longer or deeper island uses that space for storage and seats.
Want a sink in the island
Facing the family while washing up is a common wish. We plan the drain, vent and supply lines and add a dishwasher next to the island sink.
What's included
- Layout and clearance checkWe measure the room and mark the island footprint to confirm walkways and appliance door swings.
- Floor prepWe repair the floor under the footprint and install cleats or blocking to fasten the base.
- Island cabinets set and anchoredWe set the island boxes level, join them and fasten them down.
- 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.
- 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.
Finishes and options
Counter or bar height seatingCounter height keeps one continuous surface; a raised bar hides prep clutter from the room.
Island cabinetsIsland cabinets can match the perimeter or stand out in another color or wood.
Quartz and granite topsStone tops give a large, durable work surface; long islands may need a seam or a single large slab.
Legs, corbels and bracketsHidden steel brackets for a clean edge, or decorative corbels for a traditional style.
Waterfall endsThe countertop continues down the sides of the island to the floor for a clean modern look.
Before and after: kitchens near Palatine
Before
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AfterA Palatine 1980s two-story: before and after
This one is a 1980s two-story in Palatine. Before: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam. The main complaint was no central counter for prep and seating. Finished kitchen: a new island in dusty blue with a dark soapstone-look quartz top and seating. The job covered panels and seating side, overhang support, plus outlets, pendants and hookups.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar bi-level in Arlington Heights
A postwar bi-level in Arlington Heights, a typical kitchen for Arlington Heights. Before: 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. On site this meant panels and seating side, countertop, plus outlets, pendants and hookups.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in Arlington Heights →
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AfterA Buffalo Grove two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Green Knolls. What we started with: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim and white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines. What bothered the owners most: a kitchen with no room to prep or gather. After: a new island in terracotta with a warm walnut butcher block top and seating. The job covered island cabinets set and anchored, overhang support, plus outlets, pendants and hookups.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in Buffalo Grove →
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AfterPalatine kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: pantry design & installation
What changed: 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 Palatine →
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AfterPalatine kitchen, 1980s two-story: built-in breakfast nook & banquette
Finished: a built-in banquette bench with storage drawers and cushions under the window, with a round pedestal table.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in Palatine →From first visit to final walk-through
- 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 countertopCabinets fastened down, sides finished, then the countertop is measured and set.
- Hookups and walk-throughOutlets, pendants and plumbing connected, and a final walk-through with you.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation questions from Palatine 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.
Does a kitchen island need an electrical outlet?
Usually yes. Codes generally call for island receptacles, and you'll want one for small appliances anyway.
How much overhang do I need for seating?
Plan for about a foot or a bit more of knee space and about two feet of length per seat. We add hidden supports under stone.
How long does island installation take?
Plan on a few visits over one to a few weeks: rough-in, cabinets, countertop template, top install and hookups.
Can you put a cooktop or range in the island?
Yes, with proper ventilation: a ceiling-mounted island hood or a downdraft system, plus gas or a dedicated circuit run to the island.
What does Palatine ask for on electrical work?
Electrical contractors must register with the Village, post a $10,000 surety bond and submit a copy of an accepted electrical license (Elgin, Libertyville, Schaumburg, Ottawa, Woodstock, Chicago, ICC Master Electrician; Orland Park supervisory certificate only). New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Do I need a Palatine-registered contractor for island project?
Contractors must be registered and bonded with the Village before a permit is issued. Registration is online and expires Dec 31 each year. We take care of that before work starts.
Do Palatine condo associations need to approve island project?
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 Palatine require a licensed plumber for island project?
Plumbing permit applications must include a letter of intent from the Illinois-licensed plumber of record (225 ILCS 320/37); plumbing registration requires the state license. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Palatine building permit for island project: where do I apply?
Permits go through Community Development Department - Building Permits & Inspections, phone (847) 359-9042. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for island project in Palatine?
It depends on the scope. Palatine's rule in short: A permit is required to remodel a kitchen or to add/alter the electrical system. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department - Building Permits & Inspections.
Do you work in my part of Palatine?
Yes. Our crews work across Palatine — ZIP 60067, 60074 — and nearby Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Lake Zurich.
Working in Palatine
- A lot of Palatine kitchens date from the 1970s. 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 Community Development Department - Building Permits & Inspections handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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