Basement bar in a Wheaton house
Basements stay cooler and sometimes damp. We use materials that tolerate that and keep cabinets off concrete with proper bases.
Serving Wheaton & nearby Glen Ellyn, Winfield
Home Bars & Coffee Stations in Wheaton, IL
Built-in wet bars, dry bars and coffee stations for Wheaton kitchens, dining rooms and basements.
- Kitchen remodels across Wheaton ZIP 60189, 60187
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Home bar and coffee station problems we solve in Wheaton
We design and build coffee stations and home bars in Wheaton: 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.
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.
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.
Beverage fridge overheating or failing
Under-counter fridges need the ventilation their maker specifies. Front-venting models are designed to be built in; others need air space around them.
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.
Coffee gear taking over the counter
If the coffee setup claims the best stretch of counter, a built-in station nearby frees it up and keeps beans, cups and filters in one place.
Wet bar or dry bar?
We help you choose based on where the bar goes and how close the water and drain lines are.
Dark corner with no lighting
We add task lighting at the counter and accent lighting on the shelves.
What the project covers
- Visit and planningWe look at the location, measure and check where water, drain and power are.
- Plumbing rough-inWater and drain lines go in before the cabinets, done by a licensed plumber.
- Electrical rough-inOutlets, dedicated circuits and lighting are wired as the appliances require.
- Cabinet installationBase and wall cabinets or open shelves are installed level and secured.
- Countertop and sinkWe install the top and the sink, then make the final connections.
- Appliances and finishingAppliances go in last, followed by trim, hardware and lights.
- Test and handoverWe test water, drain and power and walk you through the finished bar.
Materials and options
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 topsQuartz and granite resist spills; butcher block adds warmth on a dry bar or coffee station.
Bar sinks and faucetsCompact stainless or composite bar sinks with a faucet sized to the basin.
Glass-front doors and open shelvingGlass doors, open shelves and wine racks for display.
Kitchens like yours in Wheaton: before and after
Before
AfterHome Bars & Coffee Stations in a 1980s two-story, Wheaton
The site: a 1980s two-story near Danada Square area. 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. The job covered cabinet installation, countertop and sink, plus test and handover.
Before
AfterA Glen Ellyn 1960s ranch: before and after
The site: a 1960s ranch in Glen Ellyn. What bothered the owners most: wanting a place to entertain downstairs. 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, appliances and finishing, plus test and handover.
Home Bars & Coffee Stations in Glen Ellyn →
Before
AfterA Glendale Heights 1980s two-story: before and after
A 1980s two-story in Glendale Heights, a typical kitchen for Glendale Heights. The main complaint was 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. Work included plumbing rough-in, electrical rough-in, plus test and handover.
Home Bars & Coffee Stations in Glendale Heights →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Wheaton
What changed: cabinets in muted aubergine with matte black pulls, dark soapstone-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Wheaton →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Wheaton
What changed: the same doors sprayed in white uppers and dusty blue lowers, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Wheaton →From first visit to final walk-through
- 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 estimateYou get an itemized estimate and, once approved, a schedule.
- Build and connectWe build it, connect it and test everything.
Home Bars & Coffee Stations questions from Wheaton homeowners
How long does it take to build a home bar?
It depends on plumbing, the counter and cabinet lead times. We give you a schedule with the estimate.
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.
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?
If your machine supports a direct water connection, we plan the line and the filter at the station.
What is the difference between a wet bar and a dry bar?
A wet bar has a sink with running water and a drain. A dry bar has no sink; it is cabinets, counter and storage, sometimes with a fridge.
Wheaton building permit for home bar or coffee station: where do I apply?
Permits go through Building & Code Enforcement Department, phone 630-260-2050. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Does Wheaton require a licensed electrician for home bar or coffee station?
Electrical contractors must submit a copy of their electrical license to register. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Wheaton plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for home bar or coffee station?
Plumbing contractors must submit State Plumbing Contractor Registration (055) and State Plumbing license (058). Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Wheaton contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Yes: contractors register online with the City; $75 fee, renewed annually. We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Wheaton?
Yes. Our crews work across Wheaton, including Downtown Wheaton, Wheaton Center, Danada Square area — ZIP 60189, 60187 — and nearby Glen Ellyn, Winfield, Glendale Heights.
Working in Wheaton
- A lot of Wheaton kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Wheaton homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Older paint is treated with lead-safe practices: containment, HEPA cleanup and a clean hand-over.
Downtown WheatonWheaton CenterDanada Square area
ZIP 60189ZIP 60187
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Other kitchen services in Wheaton
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.