Basement bar in a Roselle house
Basements stay cooler and sometimes damp. We use materials that tolerate that and keep cabinets off concrete with proper bases.
Serving Roselle & nearby Bloomingdale, Hanover Park
Home Bars & Coffee Stations in Roselle, IL
Built-in wet bars, dry bars and coffee stations for Roselle kitchens, dining rooms and basements.
- Local crews working in Roselle ZIP 60172
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Home bar and coffee station problems we solve in Roselle
A home bar or coffee station is a small project with a lot packed in: cabinets, a counter, sometimes a sink, a beverage fridge or an ice maker, each with its own power, water and clearance needs. We build them in Roselle kitchens, dining rooms and basements, with plumbing done by a licensed plumber when there is a sink.
Adding a sink where there is no plumbing
The hardest part of a wet bar is the drain. We look at where it can tie in before settling on a location.
Wet bar or dry bar?
The difference is the sink. If plumbing is close, a wet bar is often practical; if not, a dry bar with a beverage fridge covers most needs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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's included
- Visit and planningA site visit confirms the space and the nearest utility lines.
- Design and appliance selectionWe lay out cabinets, counter, sink and appliances using each appliance's installation specs.
- Permits where requiredPlumbing and electrical work may need permits; we handle them.
- Plumbing rough-inWater and drain lines go in before the cabinets, done by a licensed plumber.
- 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.
- Test and handoverWe test water, drain and power and walk you through the finished bar.
Finishes and options
Under-counter ice makersNeed a water line and usually a drain or pump, planned before the cabinets.
Quartz, stone and wood topsHard-wearing stone or quartz tops, or a sealed wood top where water use is light.
Cabinet styles to matchShaker, flat-panel or raised-panel doors in paint or stain to match the house.
Bar sinks and faucetsCompact stainless or composite bar sinks with a faucet sized to the basin.
Beverage fridges and wine coolersUnder-counter fridges and coolers chosen to fit and vent correctly.
Before and after: kitchens near Roselle
Before
AfterHome Bars & Coffee Stations in a raised ranch, Roselle
The site: a raised ranch in Roselle. The main complaint was nowhere to keep glassware and drinks. After: a built-in wet bar with base cabinets, a beverage fridge, open shelves and a small bar sink. On site this meant plumbing rough-in, countertop and sink, plus test and handover.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Bloomingdale
The site: a 1980s two-story near Old Town Bloomingdale. The reason for the call: 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. On site this meant visit and planning, countertop and sink, plus test and handover.
Home Bars & Coffee Stations in Bloomingdale →
Before
AfterHome Bars & Coffee Stations in a 1980s two-story, Itasca
This one is a 1980s two-story near North Side. 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. The job covered visit and planning, plumbing rough-in, plus test and handover.
Home Bars & Coffee Stations in Itasca →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1970s split-level, Roselle
Cabinets in light greige with brushed nickel bar pulls, light marble-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Roselle →
Before
AfterA Roselle 1970s tract home: before and after
Finished: the same doors sprayed in deep navy, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Roselle →The project, step by step
- Tell us what you wantA few pictures and your must-haves help us plan the visit.
- 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 connectRough-ins, cabinets, top and appliances, with inspections where required.
Home Bars & Coffee Stations questions from Roselle homeowners
Do coffee stations need a dedicated circuit?
High-wattage espresso machines and kettles often do, especially if they run at the same time. We check the appliance specs.
What is the difference between a wet bar and a dry bar?
Wet means plumbing; dry means no plumbing. A dry bar is simpler to place, a wet bar more convenient for cleanup.
Do I need a permit for a wet bar?
Plumbing and electrical work generally needs one. Cabinets alone usually don't.
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.
Does a beverage fridge need ventilation?
Yes. Built-in rated models vent through the front; others need open space around them per the maker's instructions.
What is the Roselle building department phone number?
Permits go through Development & Engineering Services (Building & Zoning), phone 630-671-2821. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a Roselle-registered contractor for home bar or coffee station?
Contractors must register with the Village via Cloudpermit and be licensed: surety bond, certificate of insurance naming the Village, $75 fee. We take care of that before work starts.
Roselle plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for home bar or coffee station?
Plumbers provide a State plumber's license in place of the $75 Village fee; bond and insurance still required. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
What does Roselle ask for on electrical work?
Plumbing, electrical and roofing contractors must hold either a state or local license; general contractor and all subs must hold a Village license. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Do I need a permit for home bar or coffee station in Roselle?
It depends on the scope. Roselle's rule in short: Permit required for projects including bathroom and kitchen remodeling, electrical and plumbing work; also water heater, roof, HVAC. We handle the permit when one is needed with Development & Engineering Services (Building & Zoning).
Do you work in my part of Roselle?
Yes. Our crews work across Roselle — ZIP 60172 — and nearby Bloomingdale, Hanover Park, Schaumburg.
Working in Roselle
- A lot of Roselle kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Roselle homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Development & Engineering Services (Building & Zoning) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60172
Home Bars & Coffee Stations nearby
Other kitchen services in Roselle
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.