Basement bar in a Plainfield house
Basements stay cooler and sometimes damp. We use materials that tolerate that and keep cabinets off concrete with proper bases.
Serving Plainfield & nearby Bolingbrook, Naperville
Home Bars & Coffee Stations in Plainfield, IL
Built-in wet bars, dry bars and coffee stations for Plainfield kitchens, dining rooms and basements.
- Kitchen remodels across Plainfield ZIP 60544, 60585, 60586, 60543
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Home bar and coffee station problems we solve in Plainfield
We design and build coffee stations and home bars in Plainfield: 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.
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.
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
Coffee tastes better with filtered water, and a plumbed machine never runs dry. We plan the line and filter location.
Ice maker that needs a drain
An ice maker is plumbing as well as an appliance. We confirm the drain type it needs and where it will go.
Beverage fridge overheating or failing
We size the cabinet opening to the fridge's installation instructions so it can breathe.
Unused dining room or hallway wall
A shallow wall in a dining room or hallway can hold a dry bar or coffee station with uppers or shelves above.
Dark corner with no lighting
Under-cabinet lights, shelf lighting and a pendant make a bar or coffee station usable and inviting.
What the project covers
- Visit and planningWe look at the location, measure and check where water, drain and power are.
- Design and appliance selectionWe lay out cabinets, counter, sink and appliances using each appliance's installation specs.
- Plumbing rough-inFor a wet bar, a licensed plumber runs supply lines and the drain with proper venting.
- Cabinet installationBase and wall cabinets or open shelves are installed level and secured.
- Countertop and sinkThe counter is templated and installed, with the bar sink and faucet set.
- Appliances and finishingAppliances go in last, followed by trim, hardware and lights.
- Test and handoverEvery connection is checked before we show you around.
Choices you'll make
Water filters for coffeeFiltered water lines that make coffee taste better and help limit scale.
Beverage fridges and wine coolersUnder-counter fridges and coolers chosen to fit and vent correctly.
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.
Glass-front doors and open shelvingShow glassware and bottles while keeping the rest hidden.
Before and after: kitchens near Plainfield
Before
AfterHome Bars & Coffee Stations in a newer open-plan house, Plainfield
A newer open-plan house in Plainfield, a typical kitchen for Plainfield. The main complaint was nowhere to keep glassware and drinks. The result: a built-in wet bar with base cabinets, a beverage fridge, open shelves and a small bar sink. On site this meant visit and planning, cabinet installation, plus appliances and finishing.
Before
AfterA Bolingbrook 1980s two-story: before and after
This one is a 1980s two-story near Westbury. The main complaint was an unused corner with no purpose. 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, countertop and sink, plus test and handover.
Home Bars & Coffee Stations in Bolingbrook →
Before
AfterHome Bars & Coffee Stations in a 1980s two-story, Aurora
A 1980s two-story near Tanner, a typical kitchen for Aurora. The main complaint was an unused corner with no purpose. Finished kitchen: a built-in wet bar with base cabinets, a beverage fridge, open shelves and a small bar sink. On site this meant visit and planning, plumbing rough-in, plus appliances and finishing.
Home Bars & Coffee Stations in Aurora →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 2000s open-plan home, Plainfield
What changed: cabinets in light greige with brushed nickel bar pulls, light marble-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Plainfield →
Before
AfterA Plainfield newer open-plan house: before and after
The same doors sprayed in white uppers and deep green lowers, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Plainfield →The project, step by step
- Tell us what you wantA few pictures and your must-haves help us plan the visit.
- Visit and designWe measure, check utilities and present a layout and materials.
- Written estimateWe put everything in writing before work starts.
- Build and connectRough-ins, cabinets, top and appliances, with inspections where required.
Home Bars & Coffee Stations questions from Plainfield 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.
Does an ice maker need a drain?
We plan the drain and water connection for the specific ice maker you choose.
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.
Can I add a wet bar to my basement?
Usually, if a drain can be reached. The location of the main stack or a drain pump decides where the sink goes. Plumbing is done by a licensed plumber.
Do I need a permit for a wet bar?
Adding plumbing or new circuits usually requires a permit. We check the Plainfield rules and handle them.
Plainfield plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for home bar or coffee station?
Village adopts the 2014 Illinois Plumbing Code. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Plainfield building permit for home bar or coffee station: where do I apply?
Permits go through Village of Plainfield Building & Code Enforcement, phone (815) 439-2937. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a Plainfield-registered contractor for home bar or coffee station?
Village business license ($25 annually) applies to corporate, retail and home businesses. We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Plainfield?
Yes. Our crews work across Plainfield — ZIP 60544, 60585, 60586, 60543 — and nearby Bolingbrook, Naperville, Aurora.
Working in Plainfield
- Many Plainfield homes were built after 2000, so cabinet boxes and plumbing are usually solid and an update moves fast.
- Most Plainfield homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in the Downtown Historic District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
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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.