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Finishing Touches: Pro Tips for Selecting Kitchen and Bath Fixtures
When designing a kitchen or a bathroom, we often spend more time and energy in the bigger pieces such as flooring, countertops or cabinetry. It’s easy to forget how integral the smaller details such as faucets or hardware are to the design. Details like these can truly make or break the space. Don’t make them…
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Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery
In design, it’s often said that the devil is in the details. No matter how small, every aspect of a project contributes to the overall aesthetic and functionality, from the sink faucets to the drawer pulls. That’s why RNDD is thrilled to introduce our latest member, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery. A One-Stop Shop…
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13 Powder Rooms that Pack a Punch
Powder rooms often one of the most fun rooms for interior designers to plan. Because they are much smaller spaces, you can splurge on things like wallpaper that would cost quite a bit for a larger room. And because there’s no bath or shower involved, you don’t have to worry about moisture which gives you…
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What to Consider When Shopping for Stone or Tile for a Home Design Project
Choosing a stone or tile for your home design project can be difficult, confusing and overwhelming. There’s so many varieties and so many attributes to keep in mind while shopping for the perfect materials. Our Chicago designers and showrooms have put together their top 6 things to consider when shopping for stone and tile to…
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Brizo® Reveals its New Allaria™ Bath Collection
The latest bath suite embraces grandeur in irresistible simplicity and entrancing contours, forming an enthralling collection. The Allaria Bath Collection by Brizo®, drawn from the word alluring, incorporates unparalleled craftsmanship while capturing the innate beauty of minimalism – simple forms and inviting curves transform into a work of art. The newly launched collection embodies soft modernism by…
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4 Kitchen & Bath Design Trends to Watch in 2022
This month, the KBIS Show came back in person after a long hiatus. The show saw new trends emerge and classic styles remain. We asked our members to share with us the top kitchen and bath design trends to watch in 2022. Statement Faucets TOTO’s Chicago Gallery recently added a handsome modular display unit for…
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Gessi: The Private Wellness Company
The River North Design District (RNDD) is excited to welcome Gessi to our Chicago design community. Gessi has been designing and manufacturing exclusive bathroom and kitchen fittings and furnishings for almost 30 years. Today, the Gessi brand is acknowledged worldwide for its fashionable bathroom designs in all types of living environments, including hotels, spas, yachts and…
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Make the Kitchen the Heart of the Home with Cosentino
This is a guest post from one of the River North Design District’s (RNDD) newest Chicago design showrooms members, Cosentino. The kitchen is now more than ever the heart of the home. According to the Global Kitchen study, the kitchen has become a multifunctional and social space. This statement is especially valid in these times of…
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6 Design Tips for Creating a Family Friendly Kitchen
We all know the kitchen is the heart of the home. But for families with children, it is also the epicenter of the home. It’s where we cook, eat, do homework and gather together. But how do you design a kitchen that can accommodate all these activities, stay organized and look good? We tapped into…
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Chicago Designers Predict the Top Kitchen Design Trends of 2021
After spending a year at home, we all know by now what works and what doesn’t work in our homes. And we are ready to fix it, starting with the room we’ve spent the most time in this past year: the Kitchen. The kitchen has become the room for everything, work, homework, zoom happy hours,…
