River North Design District

Love is in the Air in the River North Design District

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Jenny Maraccini

Happy Valentine’s Day from the River North Design District (RNDD)!

To celebrate this sweet holiday, we are featuring some of our favorite pink, red, and purple interiors designed by our talented RNDD interior designers.

Fluttering magenta butterflies and rosy pink bedding helps create a whimsical oasis for a young girl’s bedroom in the city.
Interior Design by Studio Gild
Photography by Mike Schwartz

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Rich, deep purple chairs give this West Town Single Family Home an extra dose of glamour and luxury.
Interior Design by JOLIE ID
Photography by Jared Powell

The garden room of the Lake Forest Designer Showhouse has us tickled pink with its combination of textures and blush sofa.
Interior Design by Michael Del Piero Good Design
Photography by Janet Mesic Mackie

The bold bed juxtaposed with the soft touches of pink in the wall art and light fixture add personality and whimsy to this young girl’s bedroom.
Interior Design by Kadlec Architecture + Design
Photography by Nathan Kirkman

A pink haven designed for a budding fashionista allows this glamorous girl the perfect backdrop to play dress up until her heart’s content.
Interior Design by M I L I E U
Photography by Tony Soluri

This bold, red laundry room in Dresner Design’s Gold Coast Townhome packs a serious punch, sealed with dozens of kisses.
Interior Design by Dresner Design
Photography by Jim Tschetter

Thoughts of an English garden set the tone for this light filled room – as a soft palette of airy florals and rich textures are enveloped in a dusty rose, creating a personal and comfortable space for all.
Interior Design by Robin Thomas Design
Photography by Ricardo Bloch

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Get Peace of Mind and Convenience, Thanks to Barrett’s Technology Solutions

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Jenny Maraccini

Imagine driving up to your home as your garage door gently begins to rise, your porch and walkway lights illuminate, and your smart thermostat kicks on cooling your home to your preferred temperature. Better yet, perhaps you own your own business – picture yourself relaxing during your hard-earned vacation, with a simple swipe you can remotely log-in via your smartphone to review access control data and surveillance footage. With custom technology solutions, peace of mind and convenience now go hand in hand.

All of this is possible with Barrett’s Technology Solutions, our newest member of the River North Design District (RNDD).

Barrett’s Technology Solutions is Chicago’s leading technology integrator, specializing in the design and installation of smart home automation and control, including: audio and video entertainment systems, wireless lighting, energy management, security solutions, and more for both residential and commercial applications.

Barrett’s Technology Solutions’ extensive experience, design-focused approach, and high quality of service makes it easy for you to experience all the benefits of customized technology solutions for your home or business.

Since 1966, Barrett’s has remained the premier choice for discerning clients in the Greater Chicago area. Whether you are looking to add increased safety and convenience through a custom home technology system or are in need of large-scale commercial audio/video integration, Barretts’ expert team of professionals will guide you every step of the way. They work closely with home and business owners, as well as architects, builders, and interior design professionals to create connected technology systems that enhance your life while respecting the aesthetics of your home or commercial environment.

Their dedicated team of system designers, project managers, and installers make the process as seamless as possible, from start to finish, all the while providing first-class service, now and for years to come.

Rest assured that Barrett’s will always help you make the best, most informed decision for your project. Technology changes, but their commitment to their clients and service never does. For more information, visit their website at www.barretts.tv or contact them at 630-898-2850 to get started today.

Welcome to RNDD!

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RNDD Welcomes Oceanside Glass & Tile

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Jenny Maraccini

Are you working on a bathroom, kitchen, pool design or commercial project? Our newest member has you covered. For over 25 years, Oceanside Glass & Tile has been perfecting the game-changing trifecta of tile, glass and sustainability. And now they are a member of the River North Design District.

Vignette photography of Devotion glass tile line includes new patterns and new Italian glass and antique mirror.

Choose from hundreds of shapes and colors to make your one-of-a-kind tile blend. Preview and perfect your creation to set the right ambiance and mood for any type of room or installation.

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Oceanside melts and recycles around 2 million pounds of post-consumer bottle glass each year. They take pride in redirecting waste from landfills and transforming it into beautiful, artisan glass tile.

The glass is pressed, flipped, and then placed on a belt that sends the patty form through an oven which slowly cools the molten glass. This step is often overlooked in glass manufacturing and is a critical step (known as annealing) that ensures the glass is durable for outdoor applications. Each piece is then hand-cut, hand-sheeted, and carefully packed for its new owner.

“Long before the words ‘green building’ were commonly used, Oceanside was up-cycling beer bottles into high end tiles destined for beautiful homes. This plentiful raw material was and still is our primary glass ingredient.”
– Boyce Lundstrum, one of Oceanside’s founders.

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Through their experience as a manufacturer, Oceanside identified and partnered with key global manufacturers to curate a comprehensive library of building materials. The result? A one-stop resource for quality surface materials. Their Architecture and Design (A+D) Group is a team of dedicated Sales and Design Executives with direct access to time tested manufacturers, committed to helping you quickly and easily specify antique mirror, ceramic, cement, glass, metal, porcelain and stone for your next project.

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Imagine. Play. Enjoy your journey with Oceanside Glass & Tile. They recognize finding the right materials for your kitchen backsplash, master bath or pool project can be a stressful experience. But with their knowledgable design consultants, the process becomes easy and fun.

You can learn more about Oceanside Glass & Tile and browse their collections at www.glasstile.com.

Please help us in welcoming them to the RNDD Community!

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Modern Luxury Interiors Chicago “Best of Design 2019” Featuring 9 RNDD Members

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Jenny Maraccini

Modern Luxury Interiors Chicago recently released their “Best of Design” 2019 issue and we were so excited to see many of our River North Design District (RNDD) members make the list! See the full issue online here.

Congratulations to these RNDD members for your achievements this year!

Best Residential Wine Lounge: Mia Rao Design

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Best Bathroom: Donna Mondi Interior Design
Best Modern Showroom: Casa Spazio
Best Home Office & Library: Vincere

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Best Contemporary Kids Room: Kadlec Architecture + Design
Best Modern Millwork: Gray & Walter Interior Design

Best Kitchen Collaboration: O’Brien Harris and Sarah Dippold Design
Best Pop-Up: Dresner Design as part of the RNDD Fall Gallery Walk

The winners were celebrated at an issue release party on January 29th, at the new 210 Design House in River North. Congrats to everyone who made the list!

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Theodore Alexander is Coming to Chicago

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Jenny Maraccini

Our organization is celebrating 6 years this year. In the time that we formed the River North Design District (RNDD), it has been incredibly fulfilling to watch not only our organization grow, but to watch the neighborhood grow as well. We welcomed many new design showrooms to River North in 2018, and already this year we are seeing more new faces pop up. One showroom, in particular, we are excited to welcome is our newest RNDD Member, Theodore Alexander who is opening their River North, Chicago showroom in Spring 2019.

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Designers don’t like boundaries. Neither does Theodore Alexander. That’s why their trade showrooms beautifully blur the line between the worlds of design and manufacturing with great styles, artisan craftsmanship, and collaborative services to help you take your design firm to the next level.

Designers come to Theodore Alexander for a modern mix, but they are the masters of traditional styling – and all the beautiful transitions and iterations in between.

“Our style is your style.”

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Very often custom creations set designers apart. Inside their upholstery workroom – your workroom – Theodore Alexander artisans nip, tuck and tailor to your plan. And their Custom Palette program gives you the freedom to create: Over 500 styles in 50+ finishes, plus innovative striping options. It’s all about empowering creativity.

Inside the Theodore Alexander showroom, their staff engages like an extension of your own design studio, at your service, expediting orders and partnering with you to bring your project to life – on time and on budget.

Idea and execution. Design and manufacturing. It all comes together beautifully. At your Theodore Alexander trade showroom – coming soon to the River North Design District. Welcome!

Learn more about Theodore Alexander and browse their product offerings at www.theodorealexander.com.

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RNDD Welcomes the 210 Design House to the Neighborhood

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Jenny Maraccini

We are excited to welcome the 210 Design House, located at 210 W. Illinois, Chicago, IL 60654 in River North as a member of the River North Design District (RNDD)!

210 Design House is a newcomer to the River North Design District and offers over 25 years of design experience to serve as a premium destination for designers, architects, developers, homeowners, etc.

They have a dedicated floor to serve multi-developments, a dedicated showroom floor showcasing the latest and greatest in Snaidero products. An entire showroom floor showcasing the latest and greatest from Plain and Fancy, as well as a floor dedicated to some amazing wardrobes, closet systems, and furnishings from MisuraEmme, a beautiful made-in-Italy product which like the other products offered- deeply rooted in family and tradition.

All three lines offer the same values and traditions they hold true; quality, craftsmanship, and longevity. All of the product lines are family-owned businesses and operated by the third generation.

They are excited to launch the 210 Design House as a destination to all seeking personalized attention and knowledge. The new space has dedicated meeting spaces for brainstorming and planning as well as event space so they can support the River North Design District. The space will further collaboration with other like-minded businesses and support partnerships with many local non-profits they have supported over the years.

They are also excited to partner with Sub-Zero Wolf, Gaggenau, Miele, Franke, Rohl, Dornbracht and Kohler…all of whom are going to be featured throughout the beautiful floors of the space.

For more information on the 210 Design House, visit them online at 210DesignHouse.com, or in person at 210 W. Illinois, Chicago, IL 60654, 312-644-1300.

Welcome to the neighborhood!

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Custom Home Trends 2019

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Jenny Maraccini

Janet Owen, a leading Chicago luxury Real Estate Broker with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, offers some insights on custom home trends for 2019. We asked Janet what she sees as some of the must-have’s for buyers in 2019. Here is her list of musts.

Your home definitely has to not only be a “smart home”, but it must have a PhD!

The ability to control lighting, heating and cooling, and the weather report remotely is a must, as is the ability to raise and lower shades in each room of the home. Blinds with pull chains are as “old school” as phones with wires or wires anywhere in your home, for that matter.

BGD&C’s Lincoln Park French Home
Architecture: BGD&C
Design/Build & Construction: BGD&C
Photography: Tony Soluri

Security is important. Remote control garage door openers are a must. We just had our firewood delivered while we were away for Thanksgiving. My husband Rodger Owen (President of BGD&C Custom Homes), opened the garage door remotely for the delivery company and they brought it right in. The garage door was closed remotely, all while he was watching them deliver on our cameras. We get an alert when anything happens anywhere near our home and we have instant access to our security cameras on our phones.

Oh, and about that garage? There will be driverless cars in there within a few years. I don’t believe it either, but it is happening. And you don’t have an electric charger? The time is now to integrate that into your new home. Garages that look like rooms, robots cleaning the floors- need I say more? The key is embracing technology- it’s rapidly changing and we all need to be up to date.

Alexa, Siri and whomever are everywhere. Ask one of them to program your oven to turn on or off on a whim, play the music you are in the mood to hear. Robotics are not the future, they are now and if you are in denial you will be left behind. Let’s not forget to mention the choices on TV. Needless to say, absolutely everything is on demand anywhere, anytime, and anyplace. No one watches anything that is actually happening now with the exception of the Oscars, the latest news events or perhaps the finals of a sporting event.

Regarding finishes, I hear everywhere that granite is “definitely out”. What’s hot? Leathered quartzite countertops in your kitchen. Brass finishes and grass cloth wall coverings are back, or so I have heard from some of my friends and colleagues who are well known interior designers. “Mid-century modern” and “transitional” are key words I hear all the time. Open spaces are still in high demand but not a lot of “things” to fill every nook and cranny. Family photos and mementos will hopefully never go out of style.

BGD&C’s Lincoln Park Transitional Home
Architecture: BGD&C
Design/Build & Construction: BGD&C
Interior Design: Kadlec Architecture + Design
Photography: Nathan Kirkman

When building a custom home, outdoor kitchens are a “must” as are attached garages, pools and room sized mudrooms for the children and all their paraphernalia. Decompress when coming in from the garage and put everything in its’ place in the mudroom. It makes perfect sense to me. And who wants to get wet on the way to a party on a rainy or snowy evening? For me, that is the most important reason for an attached garage! Create an alert on your phone and be sure your system closes the garage door after you walk into the house or after you drive away. A garage door being left open is a huge security breach.

BGD&C’s Lincoln Park Tuscan Home
Architecture: BGD&C
Design/Build & Construction: BGD&C
Photography: Tony Soluri

Just recently, I heard a buyer wanted a climbing wall in their home gym. Another wanted an in-home art studio. The list is really endless. Accommodating the way buyers live is ultimately the most important thing in new home design trends.

Any other questions? Ask Alexa. Or better yet, ask BGD&C Custom Homes and tell them what you want for your particular lifestyle. They are great listeners and will make it happen. – Janet Owen, top producing broker of Berkshire Hathaway KoenigRubloff.

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RNDD Welcomes Montauk Sofa

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Jenny Maraccini

Montauk Sofa has been a longtime friend and supporter of the River North Design District (RNDD). So it goes without saying, we were sad to see them move their showroom from River North to Fulton Market. But their new space is so incredible and we couldn’t be happier for them!

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Now that they are settled in their new home, we are excited to announce that they have re-joined RNDD as an Affiliate Member! Welcome home, Montauk Sofa!

Montauk Sofa is a luxury, sustainable sofa brand with showrooms in Toronto, Montréal, Vancouver, Calgary, New York , nd Chicago.

All Montauk Sofa upholstered products are hand made at their Montreal factory in St. Henri. Montauk sofas always start out with a traditional solid wood frame covered with springs which are held in place by eight-strand flax rope (the highest standard in the industry), all covered by memory foam and down filled feather cushions. There is no compromising on quality. The depth is generous, the cushions offer incredible support, allowing you to sit or lounge in absolute comfort.

“More wood, more metal, more feathers.”
– Tim Zyto, Owner

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Montauk’s goal has always been to provide the most comfortable, fashionable sofas with no impact on the environment. They tackle three of the most important issues today: greenhouse gas reduction, clean biodegradability and closed-loop recycling. Striving for these environmental solutions is a priority for their company and they are proud to produce furniture with little negative effect on the world we live in.

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Please join us in welcoming Montauk Sofa to the River North Design District. You can check them out online at montauksofa.com and be sure to visit their new Chicago home at 1229 W. Lake Street.

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Calia Stone Boutique Joins RNDD

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Jenny Maraccini

Calia Stone Boutique is a brand new showroom located in the River North Design District, and we are excited to welcome them as a new member of our organization! Calia Stone’s mission is to provide the highest quality natural stones with an exemplary commitment to customer service.

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While the process of selecting your countertop material can be overwhelming; Calia’s welcoming and knowledgeable staff will help you pick the right stone for your project. Their new River North location is perfect for industry partners to utilize the space for client meetings, the selection process, design layout, and finishing details. They offer a full-service room for designers/builders/architects to have a place to meet and entertain clients.

The opportunity to bring a stone warehouse to the River North Design District has been a lifelong goal of the company. They offer the most unique selections of granite, quartz, quartzite, marble, and porcelain surfaces in the city.

They also utilize the latest in technology to select and view your entire slab and the ability to see it installed in your own project designs prior to the final layout. Calia selects only the most beautiful materials; striving for unique, elegant, and timeless pieces for you to admire every day in your space.

We are thrilled to welcome them to the River North Design District. To learn more about Calia Stone and their product offerings, visit them online at caliastone.com or in person at 154 W. Hubbard in River North.

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RNDD A Year in Review: A Look Back on 2018

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Jenny Maraccini

As we welcome a new year, we can’t help but look back on 2018 and all of the successes for the River North Design District (RNDD) and our members. Thank you to our incredible members for your support and dedication. Because of you, our organization has grown to 63 members in 2018, making it our biggest year ever.

Here is a look back on our favorite moments of 2018.

We Gained New Members

In 2018 we welcomed a total of 19 new members! Six of those were River North Showrooms: Room & Board, Materials Marketing, Artists Frame Service, Snaidero, Calia Stone Boutique and Theodore Alexander.

Nine of our new members were local Interior Designers: Kadlec Architecture + Design, JOLIE ID, Sarah Dippold Design, Steve + Filip Design, Studio Sven, Bruce Fox Design, Staci Munic Interiors, Mia Rao Design, and Milieu.

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Design by Steve + Filip Design

And four of our new members came on board as Affiliate Members: Keuco, Xced Design Build, Andino Photography, and SilverGate Technology.

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Our Events Were a Big Success

We launched our first ever workshop series led by marketing and branding experts: Jessica Zwieg of The Simply Be. Agency, Jason Myers of Zen Owl Media, and Sandra Kumorowski, Marketing Strategist and Professor. Attendees left each workshop with valuable information and new tactics and strategies to implement in their own businesses.

On May 3rd, 2018, the River North Design District (RNDD), Chicago Luxury Beds, Luxe Interiors + Design, and Dering Hall partnered once again for “Dreaming of Design” featuring bedroom vignettes by 11 amazingly talented Chicago interior designers, including RNDD Members Inspired Interiors, Mitchell Channon Design, and Vincere LTD.,

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Mitchell Channon Design Vignette

The Sculpture Objects Functional Art and Design (SOFA) Fair in Chicago is the premier gallery-presented art fair dedicated to three-dimensional art and design. SOFA is held annually in the fall at Chicago’s Navy Pier, and this year RNDD and our Members took part in a series of exciting and informative events and lectures. For the first time at SOFA, the fair featured designer vignettes centering around the theme Living with Art. Nicholas Moriarity of Nicholas Moriarty Interiors, Michael Stornello and Tom Konopiots from Vincere along with The Golden Triangle with Adam Siegel all designed booths as an extension of their design aesthetic meant to help collectors and homeowners visualize the art in their home and how to display their collections in creative ways.

We celebrated with the who’s who of the Chicago art and design community with a SOFA after-party at The Golden Triangle on November 2nd. The private event featured 20 works from acclaimed artist Adam Siegel where he debuted his new show Archetype: Excavation and Expectation.

And our biggest event of the year was the 4th Annual RNDD Fall Gallery Walk which took place on Friday, September 7th. This year the River North Design District (RNDD) partnered with The River North Arts District Galleries featuring artists paired with designers. This year’s highlights included a full lineup of openings and events on Friday, September 7th from 5-9pm and special pop-ups including a Stosa Cucine kitchen with Dresner Design in collaboration with celebrity artist Tubs in collaboration with Mauricio Ramirez.

Dresner Design’s pop-up kitchen

Participants Included:
PROjECT.interiors featuring Eric Gushee & Amanda Morrison at Studio41
Hailey Lauren Designs featuring Keysook Geum of Andrew Bae Gallery at TOTO
Nora Schneider Interior Design featuring Terry O’Neill of Hilton | Asmus Contemporary at Ligne Roset
JOLIE ID featuring Arthur Meyerson of The Rangefinder Gallery at Tamarkin Camera at ORIZZONTI
Stephen Young Design featuring Rose Freymuth Frazier of Gallery Victor Armendariz at Christopher Guy
London Walder Interior Design and Devon Grace Interiors featuring Robin Denevan of Addington Gallery at Atelier Kitchen Collections
Robin Thomas Design featuring Rene Romero Schuler of Zolla Lieberman Gallery at Chicago Luxury Beds
Adam Siegel at The Golden Triangle
Blutter Shiff Design Associates featuring Linc Thelen at Jesse Chicago / Home Element
Kadlec Architecture + Design featuring Dylan Martinez of Echt Gallery at O’Brien Harris
MOOD Design + Build featuring Daniel Jacob of Echt Gallery at Organic Looms
Stone | Kent featuring Xiaofei Yue of Galerie Waterton at Oscar Isberian
Jasmin Reese Interiors featuring Wendy Franklin of Vale Craft Gallery at Lightology
Mitchell Channon Design featuring David Yarrow of Hilton | Asmus Contemporary Gallery at Casa Spazio
Mia Rao Design featuring Anna Pales of Gruen Gallery at Transceramica
Sarah Dippold Interior Design featuring Gregory Block of Zolla Lieberman Gallery at eggersmann USA
Steve + Filip Design featuring Mary Ann Papanek-Miller of Jean Albano Gallery at Artists Frame Service
Wike | LaFrey featuring Ryan McDonald at Materials Marketing
Rick Beck at Ken Saunders Gallery
Partners: Chicago Gallery News, Dering Hall, Luxe Interiors + Design, Chicago Magazine, Network Next Gen, EXPO Chicago, SOFA, The Other Art Fair

Thank you to everyone who made this such an amazing year for The River North Design District. It’s because of you that we continue to grow year after year. Be sure to check out our events page to see what we have in store for 2019 or follow us on Facebook and Instagram to make sure you don’t miss out. Cheers to an even better 2019!

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River North Design District

Love is in the Air in the River North Design District

Get Peace of Mind and Convenience, Thanks to Barrett’s Technology Solutions

RNDD Welcomes Oceanside Glass & Tile

Modern Luxury Interiors Chicago “Best of Design 2019” Featuring 9 RNDD Members

Theodore Alexander is Coming to Chicago

“Our style is your style.”

RNDD Welcomes the 210 Design House to the Neighborhood

Custom Home Trends 2019

RNDD Welcomes Montauk Sofa

Calia Stone Boutique Joins RNDD

RNDD A Year in Review: A Look Back on 2018

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