Basement bar in a Wood Dale house
Basements stay cooler and sometimes damp. We use materials that tolerate that and keep cabinets off concrete with proper bases.
Serving Wood Dale & nearby Itasca, Elk Grove Village
Home Bars & Coffee Stations in Wood Dale, IL
Built-in wet bars, dry bars and coffee stations for Wood Dale kitchens, dining rooms and basements.
- Kitchen remodels across Wood Dale ZIP 60191
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Home bar and coffee station problems we solve in Wood Dale
Whether you want a dry bar for glassware and bottles or a full wet bar with a sink and an under-counter fridge, we plan it around the space and the utilities nearby. In Wood Dale we often turn an unused basement corner or a dining room wall into a built-in that looks like it came with the house.
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.
Glassware and bottles with no home
We plan storage around what you actually keep: stemware, bottles, mixers, mugs or tea.
Adding a sink where there is no plumbing
If the nearest drain is far away, we explain the options: a different location, a drain pump or a dry bar.
Bar seating and counter height
We size the overhang and counter height for the stools you choose.
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.
Bar that doesn't match the house
From a sleek coffee nook to a classic paneled bar, we match the style of your kitchen or basement.
What's included
- Visit and planningWe look at the location, measure and check where water, drain and power are.
- Design and appliance selectionYou choose the style and appliances, and we plan cut-outs and clearances.
- 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 installationWe set the cabinets, with openings sized for the fridge or ice maker.
- Appliances and finishingFridges, ice makers and coffee machines are connected, and trim and hardware go on.
- Test and handoverWe test water, drain and power and walk you through the finished bar.
Finishes and options
Bar sinks and faucetsSmall sinks made for bars, matched with a faucet that fits the space.
Under-counter ice makersBuilt-in ice makers with water and drain connections.
Cabinet styles to matchShaker, flat-panel or raised-panel doors in paint or stain to match the house.
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.
Before and after: kitchens near Wood Dale
Before
AfterA Wood Dale postwar Cape Cod: before and after
This one is a postwar Cape Cod in Wood Dale. What bothered the owners most: nowhere to keep glassware and drinks. 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, design and appliance selection, plus electrical rough-in.
Before
AfterItasca kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: home bars & coffee stations
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial near The Ranchettes. The reason for the call: 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 electrical rough-in, appliances and finishing, plus test and handover.
Home Bars & Coffee Stations in Itasca →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Elk Grove Village
The site: a postwar Cape Cod in Elk Grove Village. 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. Work included design and appliance selection, plumbing rough-in, plus electrical rough-in.
Home Bars & Coffee Stations in Elk Grove Village →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a postwar bi-level, Wood Dale
What changed: cabinets in soft white with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a blue handmade-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Wood Dale →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Wood Dale
What changed: the same doors sprayed in powder blue, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Wood Dale →How your home bar or coffee station goes
- Tell us what you wantSend photos of the spot and tell us whether you want a sink, fridge, ice maker or coffee machine.
- 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 Wood Dale homeowners
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.
Does an ice maker need a drain?
Many under-counter ice makers do, and some need a drain pump. We check the model's requirements first.
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.
Does a built-in bar add value?
We build it to look original to the house, which is what matters most to how it is seen later.
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.
Wood Dale building permit for home bar or coffee station: where do I apply?
Permits go through Community Development Department (https://my.wooddale.com), phone 630-766-5133. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Wood Dale plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for home bar or coffee station?
Plumbing contractors must register with the City and provide current State license/IDPH registration if applicable; city adopts the Illinois Plumbing Code 2014 with local amendments. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Wood Dale contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
All contractors (general, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, roofing, etc.) must register with the City before a permit is issued. Requires Certificate of Insurance ($2,000,000 public liability) naming the City, state license/IDPH registration if applicable. We take care of that before work starts.
Does Wood Dale require a licensed electrician for home bar or coffee station?
Electrical contractors must register with the City (insurance certificate, fee/bond per fee schedule); city adopts the 2014 National Electrical Code with local amendments. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Do I need a permit for home bar or coffee station in Wood Dale?
It depends on the scope. Wood Dale's rule in short: A permit is required for any alteration or repair of a building. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department.
Do you work in my part of Wood Dale?
Yes. Our crews work across Wood Dale — ZIP 60191 — and nearby Itasca, Elk Grove Village, Addison.
Working in Wood Dale
- A lot of Wood Dale kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Wood Dale homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60191
Home Bars & Coffee Stations nearby
Other kitchen services in Wood Dale
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.