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 Schaumburg & nearby Roselle, Hoffman Estates
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in Schaumburg, IL
We add, enlarge or replace kitchen islands and peninsulas in Schaumburg, with seating, power and plumbing planned around real clearances.
- Kitchen remodels across Schaumburg ZIP 60193, 60173, 60194, 60195
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Island and peninsula problems we solve in Schaumburg
An island only helps if you can still walk around it. Before we build one in your Schaumburg 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.
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.
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.
Want the cooktop in the island
A cooktop in the island needs ventilation from a ceiling hood or a downdraft unit, plus a gas line or a heavy circuit. We plan all of it before building.
Island that wobbles or shifts
Wobbly islands crack countertops and loosen cabinets. Ours are screwed to blocking on the floor and leveled first.
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.
Nowhere to prep
If two cutting boards can't fit side by side anywhere, the kitchen needs a central work surface. An island or peninsula is the usual answer.
What the project covers
- Floor prepWe repair the floor under the footprint and install cleats or blocking to fasten the base.
- Electrical rough-inA circuit run to the island for outlets, plus wiring for pendants overhead.
- Island cabinets set and anchoredBase cabinets assembled, leveled and screwed to the floor blocking so the island can't move.
- Panels and seating sideFinished end and back panels, with knee space and furniture details where you want them.
- 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.
Choices you'll make
Waterfall endsThe countertop continues down the sides of the island to the floor for a clean modern look.
Counter or bar height seatingOne level is easier to work on; a two-level top separates cooking from sitting.
Legs, corbels and bracketsFurniture legs or corbels support overhangs and give the island a built-in look.
Pop-up and side outletsOutlets on the island side panels or pop-up units in the top keep power within reach.
Quartz and granite topsQuartz for low upkeep, granite for heat resistance; both need support at seating overhangs.
What the work looks like in Schaumburg homes
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In progress
AfterKitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in a 1980s two-story, Schaumburg
A 1980s two-story near Weathersfield, a typical kitchen for Schaumburg. What we started with: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam. The reason for the call: no central counter for prep and seating. The result: a new island in dusty blue with a dark soapstone-look quartz top and seating. Work included floor prep, island cabinets set and anchored, plus countertop.
Before
AfterRoselle kitchen, 1970s split-level: kitchen island & peninsula installation
This one is a 1970s split-level in Roselle. The kitchen as it was: dark stained oak cabinets with wide face frames and a scalloped wood valance over the sink and harvest-gold laminate. The reason for the call: too little counter space and nowhere to sit. After: a new island in dusty blue with a creamy quartzite-look quartz top and seating. The job covered floor prep, panels and seating side, plus countertop.
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Before
AfterItasca kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen island & peninsula installation
This one is a 1980s two-story near Itasca Historical District. 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. What bothered the owners most: a kitchen with no room to prep or gather. After: a new island in dusty blue with a black honed granite top and seating. Work included island cabinets set and anchored, panels and seating side, plus outlets, pendants and hookups.
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Before
AfterPantry Design & Installation in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Schaumburg
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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AfterA Schaumburg 1990s two-story colonial: 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 Schaumburg →The project, step by step
- Measure and mock-upWe measure the kitchen and tape the island outline on the floor so you can test the walkways.
- 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 Schaumburg 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.
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.
How much does it cost to add a kitchen island?
Size, cabinets, countertop material and whether wiring or plumbing go to the island drive the price. We give a written, itemized estimate after the visit.
Can the island match my existing cabinets?
Yes. We match door style and finish as closely as possible, or suggest a contrasting color so small differences don't matter.
Should the island be fixed or freestanding?
A fixed island anchored to the floor is the right choice for stone, plumbing or outlets. Freestanding pieces suit butcher-block tops and small kitchens.
Which Schaumburg homes do you most often see for island project?
In Schaumburg we see 1950s-60s suburban subdivisions and 1960s multifamily. Each comes with its own walls, wiring and plumbing, and we plan the job around them.
Does island project need a Schaumburg building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Community Development Department, Permitting Division (Permit Services), phone (847) 923-4420. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do Schaumburg 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.
Schaumburg plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for island project?
Village does not license plumbers or roofers; State of Illinois license applies and a copy is provided before permit issuance. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Do I need a Schaumburg-registered contractor for island project?
Contractors must register with the Village; out-of-town contractor license $125/year (includes $10 Schaumburg Business Association fee), runs through Dec 31. We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Schaumburg?
Yes. Our crews work across Schaumburg, including Weathersfield, International Village, Woodfield area, Olde Schaumburg Centre — ZIP 60193, 60173, 60194, 60195 — and nearby Roselle, Hoffman Estates, Hanover Park.
Working in Schaumburg
- A lot of Schaumburg 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.
- Live in the Olde Schaumburg Centre Overlay District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
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