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How the Right Lighting Can Transform the Design of Room
When it comes to interior design, lighting is one of the most important aspects of a space. Light defines color, space and how every volume and surface is perceived. It also has an emotional and physical impact, affecting serotonin and melatonin levels in our body that control our overall well-being. We asked our RNDD Designers, Showrooms…
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Top Kitchen Design Trends for 2023
The 2023 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), took place in Las Vegas this month. With over 40,000 visitors, it was one of the largest kitchen and bath design events in their history. Architects, designers, developers, manufacturers and buyers gathered to view the latest and greatest trends in the kitchen and bath design industry. Attendees…
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How to Use the 2023 Pantone Color of the Year in Your Home Interior Design
Viva Magenta Pantone’s Color of the Year, Viva Magenta 18-1750, vibrates with vim and vigor. It is a shade rooted in nature descending from the red family and expressive of a new signal of strength. Viva Magenta is brave and fearless, and a pulsating color whose exuberance promotes a joyous and optimistic celebration, writing a…
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Classic Meets Modern: Jessica Margot Design
The River North Design District (RNDD) is excited to welcome Jessica Margot Design, LLC to our Chicago interior design community. Based in Lake Forest, IL, Jessica Margot Design is an interior design firm that strives to create unique and personalized environments for each project. Jessica believes in a collaborative, holistic approach in which each client’s…
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Our Favorite Eco-Friendly Design Products for 2023
Each year it gets more and more crucial to incorporate sustainability and more eco-conscious practices into our lifestyles. And this year is no different. We can do this in various ways. From the paint you put on your walls to the bed you sleep on, the design industry is introducing more sustainable design products each…
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Life Time Work River North: Premium Coworking Designed for a Healthy Lifestyle
The River North Design District (RNDD) is excited to welcome Life Time Work, located in River North at the corner of Chicago and State to our design community. Life Time Work is the first and only coworking concept that combines exceptional spaces with a world-class health club experience. Their River North at One Chicago location…
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Cozy Spaces for Nesting at Home
The leaves are changing colors and there’s a slight chill in the air which means winter is quickly approaching and it’s time to prepare our homes for weekends spent nesting indoors by creating cozy, inviting spaces to help us get through the frigid months. We tapped our RNDD network of Chicago interior designers and showrooms…
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How SmartHome Technology Can Enhance Interior Design
Designers often find themselves challenged to integrate technology into their spaces—thinking all the “black boxes” (TVs, touch panels, cable boxes, speaker etc.) will only detract from their vision. However, clients are insisting on ever increasing levels of technology in their home. So, how can you meet your clients’ desire for increased technology while holding true…
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The California Collection by Kelly Wearstler and Farrow & Ball Now Available in Exteriors
Welcome to The California Collection from Farrow & Ball, a palette of eight sun-soaked paint colours created in partnership with internationally recognised designer Kelly Wearstler. Allow yourself to be whisked away to the misty shores, palm-lined streets and desert highways of California with these effortlessly versatile shades, each one crafted from high quality ingredients in…
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3 Design Components to Take Your Outdoor Living Space to the Next Level
After living through the Chicago Winter, ‘getting outside’ is always at the top of our to-do list once the weather turns warmer. And what better way to do that than to take the indoors outside and create an outdoor living oasis? Whether its a balcony, rooftop, deck or yard, it’s time to invest in your…