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 Wood Dale & nearby Itasca, Elk Grove Village
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in Wood Dale, IL
We add, enlarge or replace kitchen islands and peninsulas in Wood Dale, with seating, power and plumbing planned around real clearances.
- Kitchen remodels across Wood Dale ZIP 60191
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Island and peninsula problems we solve in Wood Dale
Most Wood Dale homeowners want the same three things from an island: more counter space, a place to sit and extra storage. We plan the size around the room, run the electrical the code usually calls for, and suggest a peninsula when an island would crowd the kitchen.
Island that wobbles or shifts
Wobbly islands crack countertops and loosen cabinets. Ours are screwed to blocking on the floor and leveled first.
No outlets at the island
Running an extension cord to the island for a mixer is a hazard. Code usually requires an outlet on an island counter, and we wire it from below.
Small kitchen with no room for an island
A peninsula needs clearance on fewer sides than an island. In tighter kitchens it's often the better choice.
No place to sit in the kitchen
Kids doing homework and guests keeping the cook company need stools. We build seating with a proper overhang and enough knee room.
Nowhere to prep
When every counter is taken by appliances, an island gives you a clear stretch for chopping, baking and serving.
Want the cooktop in the island
If you want to cook facing the room, we plan the island around the cooktop, the ventilation path and safe space on both sides.
Cracked overhang on a stone top
A deep stone overhang with no support can crack when someone leans on it. We add steel brackets or corbels sized for the slab.
What's included
- Layout and clearance checkTaped outlines on the floor so you can walk around the island before anything is ordered.
- Plumbing and ventingDrain, vent and supply lines for an island sink or dishwasher, run by licensed trades.
- Island cabinets set and anchoredBase cabinets assembled, leveled and screwed to the floor blocking so the island can't move.
- Panels and seating sideDecorative panels on the exposed sides and a clean seating face for the stools.
- Overhang supportSteel brackets, support plates or corbels for seating overhangs on stone tops.
- 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.
Materials and options
Butcher blockWood tops add warmth and are pleasant for prep; they need oiling or sealing from time to time.
Pop-up and side outletsWe place outlets where code allows and where they won't be in a spill zone.
Counter or bar height seatingCounter height keeps one continuous surface; a raised bar hides prep clutter from the room.
Legs, corbels and bracketsFurniture legs or corbels support overhangs and give the island a built-in look.
Island cabinetsIsland cabinets can match the perimeter or stand out in another color or wood.
Before and after: kitchens near Wood Dale
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In progress
AfterBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Wood Dale
A postwar Cape Cod in Wood Dale, a typical kitchen for Wood Dale. Before: dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls and speckled laminate. What bothered the owners most: too little counter space and nowhere to sit. Finished kitchen: a new island in dusty blue with a creamy quartzite-look quartz top and seating. Work included layout and clearance check, island cabinets set and anchored, plus outlets, pendants and hookups.
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AfterAn Itasca 1980s two-story: before and after
A 1980s two-story near Nordic Park, a typical kitchen for Itasca. What we started with: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs and almond laminate with a backsplash lip. The main complaint was a kitchen with no room to prep or gather. Finished kitchen: a new island in dusty blue with a black honed granite top and seating. On site this meant plumbing and venting, countertop, plus outlets, pendants and hookups.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in Itasca →
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AfterAn Elk Grove Village postwar bi-level: before and after
The site: a postwar bi-level in Elk Grove Village. What we started with: 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets and light beige laminate. The reason for the call: too little counter space and nowhere to sit. The result: a new island in dusty blue with a charcoal concrete-look quartz top and seating. Work included island cabinets set and anchored, overhang support, plus outlets, pendants and hookups.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in Elk Grove Village →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Wood Dale
What changed: the closet next to the kitchen rebuilt as a pantry with solid wood shelves, pull-out baskets on the bottom and a light.
Pantry Design & Installation in Wood Dale →
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AfterBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Wood Dale
A built-in banquette bench with storage drawers and cushions under the window, with a round pedestal table.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in Wood Dale →From first visit to final walk-through
- 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 countertopCabinets fastened down, sides finished, then the countertop is measured and set.
- Hookups and walk-throughFinal connections, cleanup and a look at the finished island together.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation questions from Wood Dale homeowners
Does a kitchen island need an electrical outlet?
Most building codes require one, and it's practical regardless. We place it where it's safe and easy to reach.
Can you put a cooktop or range in the island?
We can, as long as there's a way to vent it and safe counter space on each side. We plan the hood and the utility lines together.
How much space do I need for a kitchen island?
Clearance comes first: about 42 inches for one cook, about 48 for two. Whatever remains after those aisles is the island's footprint.
Can you add a sink to a kitchen island?
In most houses with a basement or crawl space, yes. Slab floors and condos take more planning and sometimes aren't practical.
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.
Do I need a Wood Dale-registered contractor for island project?
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.
What is the Wood Dale building department phone number?
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 island project?
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.
Does Wood Dale require a licensed electrician for island project?
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 island project 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.
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