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Salone 2025: A Look at the Most Coveted Launches from Our Brand Partners
04/30/2025
From climate-conscious design to storytelling as strategy, Salone’s standout pieces signal a more refined, future-focused direction for the industry — one we’re proud to bring to our clients through 210 Design House.
Spring Display Sale
04/18/2025
As we look to refresh our offerings, we have a selection of displays available for sale at over 50% off the retail price.
Spring Refresh: Rethinking Your Closet
04/02/2025
It’s only natural to see springtime as a time of renovation and rejuvenation —and as we all look to refresh our routines, we at 210 are also looking to help our clients and partners refresh the spaces we’re designing together (in ways both big and small).
210 TALKS WITH PATRICK MCGUIRE OF MCGUIRE ARCHITECTURAL INTERIORS
03/07/2025
Meet Patrick McGuire, Founder of McGuire Architectural Interiors. For over a decade, 210 has collaborated with Patrick McGuire to bring luxury cabinetry and finishes to his projects, particularly in urban high-rise housing.
A Day in the Life at 210 Design House
02/04/2025
We’re sharing a peek behind the curtain to highlight the work we do here at 210, including collaborative client and designer presentations, site visits, days spent deep in design details, and exciting in-showroom events.
In the News
Rama Dandamudi Featured on Modern Luxury CS
02/01/2025
As Chicago design veteran Rama Dandamudi, MD celebrates the 30th anniversary of 210 Design House, he shares his insights on how far the company has come, tips on creating the kitchen of your dreams and more.
The Most Coveted Launches of the Past Year
01/09/2025
2025 is set to be a phenomenal year for interior design, adaptive reuse, and major construction — but it’s impossible to look to the future without appreciating the past. Here, our team shares a few of the biggest launches from 2024.
Holiday Inspirations: Adding Trending Colors and Textures To Your Home
12/03/2024
Here at 210 Design House, we’re all about big design renovations (if you’re looking for a brand new kitchen in 2025, let’s talk!), but a huge impact can still be made by utilizing trending accessories and finishes.
River North Display Sale!
11/21/2024
As we look to refresh our offerings, we have a selection of displays available for sale at over 50% off the retail price.
210 Talks with Colleen Kinder of Platinum Coast Designs
10/31/2024
Over the past 30+ years, we’ve built relationships with the most talented designers, brand partners, craftspeople, artisans, and architects in the industry — and these relationships are a big part of what makes 210 Design House a success.
Sustainability Meets Conversion: The Case for Adaptive Reuse
10/01/2024
Amidst the many ongoing conversations around progress in the design and build industries, perhaps no topic is more prevalent than that of sustainability.
The Reemergence of Traditional Kitchen Designs — with the Latest Technology
09/04/2024
We’re not talking about the classic dark cherry, ornate cabinets of the early aughts, but instead a new kind of traditional, incorporating highest-quality, luxury designs
Multi-Housing Designers v. Custom Designers: Can You Be Both?
07/31/2024
As the city evolved, so did we, transferring our expertise in creating stunning, functional spaces from single-family homes to multi-housing developments. Why create just one beautiful kitchen when you can create hundreds?
The Big Outdoors: Redefining Outdoor Design at 210
07/01/2024
The days of outdoor spaces being a design afterthought are long gone. Today’s outdoor living areas contain the same cutting-edge, luxury elements as their indoor counterparts
The Subtle, Yet Important Details in a Kitchen
06/03/2024
From unique storage options that add functionality and aesthetic appeal to new technologies that increases ease of use — the latest in kitchen design for every project.
Events
Salone del Mobile 2024: The Best of Milan Design Week
05/10/2024
From Snaidero’s stunning cantilevered islands to Wall&decò’s groundbreaking eco-friendly wallpaper and MisuraEmme’s new brass finishes and cool technology (including a closet drawer system that only unlocks with your unique thumbprint), Salone inspired a wealth of creativity in home design. Keep reading for our favorite Salone presentations from our brand partners.
210 Design House’s Guide To Spring Cleaning and Stylish Refreshes
04/03/2024
While at 210 Design House, we believe designing spaces that are functional, easy to organize, and of course, beautiful, should be a year-round endeavor, there’s no better time than the spring season to elevate and rejuvenate our homes — in kitchens, closets, bathrooms, and beyond.
Designing For Wellness: Creating Spaces for Relaxation, Rejuvenation, and Self-Care
03/02/2024
At 210, we believe that good design inherently improves lives, but we’re always looking for ways to take it to the next level. In every space throughout a home — but especially in kitchens, bathrooms, and closets — 210’s team prioritizes creating wellness through designs that look beautiful, but also create a sense of ease through thoughtful, innovative, and technologically advanced design elements.
Sustainable Design and the Value of Investment in Premium Materials
02/02/2024
At first thought, luxury design and sustainability might not seem to be in easy alignment. But at 210 Design House, we believe that eco-friendliness should not only be thoughtfully incorporated into high-quality design, but the two are actually an incredibly natural fit.
210 Design House: Staff Favorites Products for 2023 + 2024 Preview
12/22/2023
While our ultimate goal is always to make our clients’ design goals a reality, our staff does admittedly find favorites among our luxury kitchen, bath, and closet products and furnishings. Keep reading for the 210 staff’s most-coveted designs of 2023 and to find out what 2024 arrivals they’re most excited about!
Giving Back to the Community as a Business
12/04/2023
It’s the season of giving and giving back, but at 210 Design House, we believe that charitable work should be a year-round endeavor.
In The Press
11/11/2023
210 Design House is the talk of the town. Check out our latest media coverage.
Creative Storage Solutions That Elevate the Holiday Season
10/31/2023
All of that holiday merriment requires an extra level of preparation at home, and storage solutions for the kitchen, bath, and entertaining spaces become more important than ever.
Revolutionizing Multi-Housing: A Deep Dive into the Transformation of 210’s Projects
10/02/2023
While 210 Design House’s showroom and our product partners are constantly evolving, no aspect of our business has seen more change than the multi-housing space.
The Project Story: The St. Regis, Chicago
09/07/2023
At 210 Design House, we’re enthusiastic about and inspired by all of our projects, but some literally go beyond and above — 1,198 feet above, to be exact.
Events
8th Annual River North Design District Fall Gallery Walk
08/26/2023
Art + Design come together as Chicago designers celebrate internationally renowned artists with special vignettes. Get your tickets today!
Friday, September 8, 2023 5:00PM to 8:00PM.
Thinking Outside the Box: Revolutionizing Conventional Design Norms
08/01/2023
Whether it’s installing a closet system in a kitchen or living room, adding wallpaper to a bathroom, or using cabinetry as millwork — we’re constantly thinking outside the design box to guide homeowners towards new ways to think about our products and to create customized and cohesive results in each project.
Sensory Design: How the Five Senses Can Enhance Your Home
06/30/2023
Does a sweet-smelling space bring you joy, or is it access to music that elevates your mood? Perhaps the texture of a fabric speaks to you, or the seamlessness of a hard material brings you a feeling of peace? All would be impactful starting points on a sensory design journey.
The 210 Design House Process: How We Work, With Senior Designer Alexander Adducci
06/01/2023
What does the process of working with 210 Design House for a home design project look like? This month, Senior Designer Alexander Adducci talks about the who, what, and how of working with 210 Design House to create your dream home interiors.
Salone del Mobile 2023: Hot Takes on Milan Design Week
05/01/2023
210's favorite picks from the innovative creations and stellar launches at Salone del Mobile 2023
The Evolution of the 210 Design House Showroom
03/31/2023
Creating 210 Design House has been a decades-long journey. Though our River North showroom opened just five years ago, the path to getting there began almost 30 years earlier — it’s been a long and exciting adventure, which culminates this month with all of our 210 brands living under one roof.
Our Staff Reveals What They’re Currently Coveting in the 210 Showroom
02/28/2023
Keep reading for the 210 product and brand picks that our staff members are currently coveting.
The Intersection of Nature and Technology in Design
01/28/2023
Today’s natural products and designs take it a step further, incorporating the latest and greatest technology in simplistic, seamless ways. 210 Design House is showcasing the intersection of nature and technology in our designs today.
News
Merchandise Mart Display Sale!
01/23/2023
As we look to refresh our offerings, we have a selection of displays available for sale at over 50% off the retail price.
What’s New in the 210 Design House Showroom?
12/23/2022
Whether you envision a remodeled kitchen, dream of a luxurious new bathroom, or want to add some stylish accessories to your existing rooms, we have stunning, statement-making options that will both update your home and delight you for years to come. Keep reading to learn more about the latest and greatest from 210 Design House.
Upping the Luxury in Your Home in Time for the Holidays
11/18/2022
Luxury is the quickest path to holiday bliss when it comes to decorating and entertaining, and by making some small, yet seasonally appropriate changes, homeowners can feel prepared for any type of party.
Ways to Design for Those Aging in Place — Without Sacrificing Luxury
10/31/2022
There’s a huge market opportunity for design geared to the country's swiftly growing older population who are prioritizing turning their homes into lifelong ones that accommodate their needs at all stages of life. How can designers accommodate both current and future needs, today’s designers can create “forever” homes that don’t forgo luxury or quality of life?
Bringing Luxury into the Multi-Housing Space
09/27/2022
With the multi-housing market advancing significantly in recent years, homeowners are now looking for a more personalized, bespoke residential experience, in addition to standout amenities.
Evolve Your Kitchen with Next-Level Technology and Functionality
08/26/2022
210’s design experts share the most recent tech-forward solutions to help take your kitchen to the next level.
Brand Spotlight
NY Times Salone Del Mobile Standouts
07/31/2022
NY Times names Arflex and Glas amongst the 13 most inspiring things seen at Salone del Mobile.
Brand Spotlight
210 Design House’s feature by Furniture Today online
07/31/2022
Read about the exciting new product launches from 210's partner brands as well as Rama Dandamudi's insight on current trends in design following Salone.
Secrets to an Eye-Catching Finishing Touch
07/26/2022
We’re breaking down creative ways to transform your space into one exuding excitement and luxurious elegance the moment you walk through the door along with the 210 design team’s current favorites to achieve these touches.
Straight from Salone: This Year’s Latest Launches
06/24/2022
The 60th edition of the Salone del Mobile exhibition has officially wrapped up, and we’re excited to reflect on what we saw at this year’s expo. In addition to making a triumphant return after a two-year hiatus, this year's EuroCucina expo focused on revisiting design to meet the evolving standards for both comfort and sustainability.
News
Spring Display Sale!
05/25/2022
As we look to refresh our offerings, we have a selection of displays available for sale at over 50% off the retail price.
Kitchens
Ways to Elevate Your Kitchen – According to an Expert
05/18/2022
To master the art of cooking, you'll need a kitchen that not only looks good but also functions well — and no one understands that better than someone with a long-standing career in the culinary industry like 210's very own Alex Adducci.
Closets/Wardrobes
Things You Didn’t Know You Needed to Elevate Your Closet to Next-Level Luxury
04/22/2022
Elevating your closet entails more than just keeping your belongings clean and organized — it is an investment that will enhance your home and your life. There's no better time than now — in the throes of spring cleaning — to dedicate your attention to revamping and re-organizing your closets. From the most elaborate and spacious walk-in designs to smaller-scale hallway nooks, our team of closet experts has three recommendations that will guide you through the steps to elevating your closet to next-level luxury!
Brand Spotlight
MisuraEmme: Designed & Crafted in Italy
02/17/2022
210 Design House presents the latest closet & wardrobe design innovations from MisuraEmme.
Awards, News
210 Design House Awarded Best of Design 2022
02/17/2022
We are excited to share that 210 Design House was featured in Modern Luxury Interior's 50 Best of Design for 2022!
Events
Cooking Demonstration by The Korean Vegan’s Joanne Molinaro
11/15/2021
A live and in person cooking demonstration of a recipe from Joanne's the award-winning cookbook, Korean Vegan, at Chicago's 210 Design House partnered with @bookcellarchicago.
Events
6TH ANNUAL RIVER NORTH DESIGN DISTRICT FALL GALLERY WALK
07/31/2021
The River North Fall Gallery Walk is back! Save the date Friday, September 10th, 2021.
News
A New Website is Here
07/30/2021
More product images. More design inspiration. More resources. Learn about our new refreshed website features!
News
Watch Our Video
07/29/2021
Watch our video to learn more about 210 Design House and our unique showroom space!
Charitable Organizations, Events
Saturday Place
06/22/2021
Quality of life extends beyond the kitchen, and 210 believes in making a positive impact in our community. See how we have committed to Saturday Place.
Charitable Organizations, Events
SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES ILLINOIS
06/22/2021
Quality of life extends beyond the kitchen, and 210 believes in making a positive impact in our community. See how we have committed to SOS Children's Villages of Illinois.
Events
In the Kitchen Live Cooking Series: Daisies’s Joe Frillman
05/06/2021
JOE FRILLMAN, Daisies executive chef and owner and EMILY JOHNSON, Chicago magazine’s host held an interactive Zoom dinner party and cooking event on Thursday, May 6, 2021 @ 6:30pm at 210 Design House.
Events
In the Kitchen Live Cooking Series: Kasama’s Tim Flores
04/23/2021
TIM FLORES, Kasama co-owner and chef and EMILY JOHNSON, Chicago magazine's host, held an interactive Zoom dinner party and cooking event on Thursday, April 22, 2021 @ 6:30pm at 210 Design House.
Events
In the Kitchen Live Cooking Series: Proxi’s Andrew Zimmerman
04/02/2021
ANDREW ZIMMERMAN, Proxi executive chef and EMILY JOHNSON, Chicago magazine's host, held an interactive Zoom dinner party and cooking event on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 210 Design House.
Events
In the Kitchen Live Cooking Series: Parachute’s Beverly Kim
02/05/2021
BEVERLY KIM, Parachute chef and James Beard winner and EMILY JOHNSON, Chicago magazine's host, held an interactive Zoom dinner party and cooking event on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 210 Design House.
Recently Completed
THE BRISTOL PALM BEACH
02/02/2021
The Bristol Palm Beach is a recently completed project in West Palm Beach featuring Snaidero Cabinetry.
Events, News
In the Kitchen Live Cooking Series: Aba’s CJ Jacobson
01/22/2021
CJ JACOBSON, Aba chef and partner and EMILY JOHNSON, Chicago magazine's host, held an interactive Zoom dinner party and cooking event on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 210 Design House.
Recently Completed
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
01/13/2021
You can have beautiful Italian cabinetry even in the tropics! We’re excited to share an exquisite example of how Snaidero is used throughout this residence to create a truly breathtaking result at Halo House. This house exhibits combinations of different Snaidero lines to create a truly customized look.
Events
In the Kitchen Live Cooking Series: Avec’s Dylan Patel
01/02/2021
DYLAN PATEL, avec chef de cuisine and EMILY JOHNSON, Chicago magazine's host, held an interactive Zoom dinner party and cooking event on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 210 Design House.
Design Inspiration
GLAS an Italian Company Providing Smart Solutions for our Current times
10/05/2020
Introducing Designer GLAS Partitions and Doors to Meet Today's Environment
Design Inspiration
New Perspective: Taking a look at an Iconic Building from the Outside–In
09/03/2020
Chicago welcomes a new icon to its notable skyline filled with architectural marvels–St. Regis Chicago.
Recently Completed
Pennsylvania Factory Open!
05/08/2020
We are excited to announce that Plain & Fancy’s factory in Pennsylvania is open.
Events
Snaidero Italy Reopens
05/04/2020
We are excited to share that Snaidero’s factory in Italy has re-opened!
Recently Completed
Nashville Penthouse Project
10/15/2019
210 Design House is excited to share a newly finished penthouse project in Nashville!
Events
River North Design District Third Place Win
10/02/2019
We are proud to be tied for third place with two other showrooms in the River North Design District 5th Annual Fall Gallery Walk.
Events
Vines to Villages
09/19/2019
The evening of September 19th brought together SOS Illinois friends and supporters for an exclusive tasting and presentation of Bezinger Family Winery wines led by the talented and knowledgable Chris Bezinger.
Events
April Culinary Events
04/15/2019
We’re excited to be hosting a couple of fantastic events this month. One of our favorite authors—Ruth Reichl, formally Editor in Chief of Gourmet Magazine—will be joining us on April 24th.
Events
210 Design House Opening
08/21/2018
A new design destination, with over 25 years of experience, will soon be opening in Chicago’s River North Design District.