$100 Rebate on Hunter Douglas Window Coverings!

Receive a $100 Rebate on Hunter Douglas Window Coverings

Available September 17 through December 12, 2016 on the following Hunter Douglas purchases:* 

1 Skyline® Gliding Window Panels 
2 Pirouette® Window Shadings 
2 Silhouette® Window Shadings 
2 Vignette® Modern Roman Shades 
4 Duette® Honeycomb Shades 

Beautiful Hunter Douglas Shades... shop today, order early and have your window fashions professionally installed. All in time for your guests to arrive. 

Interior Motives and more...
11179 Dundee Road
Huntley, Illinois 60142
(847) 669-3941
www.interiormotiveshuntley.com

Contact us today to get started. 

$100 Rebate on Hunter Douglas Window Coverings!

Receive a $100 Rebate on Hunter Douglas Window Coverings

Available September 17 through December 12, 2016 on the following Hunter Douglas purchases:* 

1 Skyline® Gliding Window Panels 
2 Pirouette® Window Shadings 
2 Silhouette® Window Shadings 
2 Vignette® Modern Roman Shades 
4 Duette® Honeycomb Shades 

Beautiful Hunter Douglas Shades... shop today, order early and have your window fashions professionally installed. All in time for your guests to arrive. 

Interior Motives and more...
11179 Dundee Road
Huntley, Illinois 60142
(847) 669-3941
www.interiormotiveshuntley.com

Contact us today to get started. 

Decorating a Nusery

Child-Safe Window Treatment Solutions

Safety features are very important considerations for nurseries and children's rooms. 

Your window treatments should have no looped or loose pull cords, and wands should be 

out of your child's reach. 

Interior Motives and More ... in Huntley, IL carries a wide selection of Hunter Douglas window

treatments that can be equipped with child-safe operating systems. 

Options include the LiteRise® operating system, a cordless system that holds blinds and 

shades securely in any position: Simply push up to  raise and pull down to lower. 

The elimination of lift cords means increased safety for children and pets. 

Another cordless operating system is SimpleLift™ for Applause® honeycomb shades. 

The contoured bottom rail makes raising and lowering simple—no handle is necessary.

The revolutionary Hunter Douglas UltraGlide® operating system uses a retractable

 cord mechanism to raise and lower the window shade or shading. A constant cord 

length means there are never any long, dangling cords, making this an ideal solution for a 

nursery or children’s room. 

Shutters are another child-safe window treatment to consider. 

Too many choices? The experienced staff at Interior Motives and More ... in Huntley, IL 

can help you select the best solution for your home. Please contact us to get started with 

your project.

Interior Motives and more...

11179 Dundee Road

Huntley, Illinois 60156

(847) 669-3941

www.interiormotiveshuntley.com 

Creating an Outdoor Living Space

Outdoor living is all about comfort and relaxation. It can happen wherever you have outdoor space – in the courtyard or backyard, balcony or terrace. 

Build your outdoor retreat from the ground up, considering flooring, plants, furniture, umbrellas and awnings. There are so many choices in colors, finishes and materials – and most outdoor living elements are now made out of materials that resist degrading in the heat and humidity. 

For your flooring, think wood planks, terra cotta, flagstone, pavers, or an interesting cement finish. Outdoor rugs can soften a hard flooring choice. 

In your furniture scheme, plan for a dining area with tables and chairs, and a more casual lounging area for just hanging around. 

Explore the variety of furniture materials available, including real or faux wicker, teak, faux wood products, powder coated aluminum and glass.

For sun covering, you can use umbrellas, have a shading structure built or install an awning that comes out from the house. Or you can get your shade from strategically planted trees! 

In the foliage category, consider blooming flowers that add not only color, but smell good, too! A lush trellis can add intimacy and privacy. 


For your dining pleasure, use washable cotton table linens or even paper napkins and unbreakable plates and glasses. It’s time to put away the starched table linens and the fine china and take it easy. 

Accent pieces that add to your outdoor ambience include throw pillows, outdoor lanterns, water features, candles and flower arrangements.

And don’t forget the barbecue! Who doesn’t like cooking and dining in the open air? 

According to Better Homes and Gardens Magazine, 72% of their Facebook fans say that a backyard barbecue is their favorite kind of summer party. But keep it easy because people also like the easy, relaxing feel of outdoor dining. 

Planning for outdoor living now lets you be spontaneous when the good weather arrives. Please contact us for more ideas or for help with your next design project.

Decorate with Rustic Wood!

Rustic Wood - A Natural and Beautiful Design Element

Many people opt for smooth and refined wood when decorating their homes, and that’s a good choice. But consider adding rustic wood for an even more natural and woodsy feel that’s comforting, because it reminds us of the past. 

Rustic wood comes in many varieties, including maple, oak, aspen, pine and walnut. And it comes in many looks, such as boards recycled from American barns to logs, driftwood and tree stumps. 

Since rustic wood is all about the rough look, keep texture in mind when you select your other home furnishings. A rough texture like linen complements rustic wood, or use a smooth texture like silk as a contrast. Other home fashions that go well with rustic wood include textured flooring and items made from leather or silk.

Rustic wood looks fabulous with white or light beige as a neutral because the light, clean color brings out the beauty and grain of the wood. Effective accent colors include sage green and rusty red. 

Consider the following elements for adding rustic wood to your home: 
- Coffee tables, end tables, and dining tables
- Flooring
- Shutters
- A wall or sliding door taken from an old barn


More ideas for rustic wood elements are: 
- Fireplace mantels or surrounds
- Bookshelves
- Kitchen or bathroom cabinets
- Bed frames

If you like texture, nature and a warm, earthy look, decorating with rustic wood may be just the style for you! 

Please contact us for more ideas or for help with your next design project.

Accents of Black

Black Never Goes Out of Style

There’s something about adding one or two elements of black to a room that anchors the room and enhances the other colors. You and your guests may not even notice the touch of black, but it does make a difference. 

Black is a powerful color, so a little goes a long way in adding drama, sophistication, seriousness or masculinity. And one of the best things about black is that it never goes out of style, even as other colors rise and fall in popularity, so your black accents will probably outlast all your other design elements! 

Black goes well with so many colors: It looks beautiful with cream and white, but also with bold jewel tones and soft pastels.

Today, some people are even decorating with black as the primary color in their design scheme – but be cautious about using too much black, it can be overpowering. 

Ideas for a touch of black include:
- Window treatments, valances or drapery rods
- Area rugs or flooring
- Frames for paintings, photographs or mirrors
- Side tables
- Lamps or lampshades

More ideas are:
- Upholstery fabric
- Accent wall
- Pillows and throws
- Wrought iron fireplace accessories
- Lacquer moldings around windows and doors

Anchor your home decor by adding a splash of black in every room. Please contact us for more ideas or for help with your next design project. 

Decorating with Photography

Photography: A Tried and True Design Element

In the early days of photography, art aficionados didn’t consider photographs a “real” form of art. Today, we know that isn’t true. You can purchase a vast variety of photographic art or create your own - and it’s just as beautiful and engaging as any other form of art you can display in your home. 

Faming is half the fun. Often the frames are just as interesting – or even more interesting – than the photos themselves! You can go shabby-chic vintage or bold and ornate. Or opt for simple black rectangular frames to keep the emphasis on the photos themselves. 

It’s typical to display photographs in a collection, from small groups with just two photos to large displays with as many photos as you can fit across your wall or display shelves. Photos can be all the same size and orientation or can vary in size and shape.


Display photos can range from super-size portraits or landscape shots to collections of miniature-sized photos of almost any item.


With photos, you can:
- Tell your family’s story
- Focus on your kids or grandkids
- Pay homage to your pets
- Feature the places you’ve visited

Or you can highlight specific things you like, such as elephants, dogs, Victorian houses or oak trees.

Arrange collections in consistent horizontal vertical columns or horizontal rows, or go wild with a random arrangement. You can even angle photos up a stairwell. Equally pleasing are photos arranged on a shelf or mantel, often mixed with other pieces such as mirrors, vases and plants.

Picture your home with a photography display. It’s a decorating concept that personalizes your living space beautifully. Please contact us for more ideas or for help with your next design project. 

Create an inviting dining room

An inviting dining room makes your guests feel welcome.

For a while, many people weren’t interested in a formal dining room and even converted their dining rooms into libraries, billiard rooms or offices. Today the dining room is back! Many homeowners want to create a beautiful setting for dining with their family and friends. 

A dining room’s function is key, of course, but the dining room is about so much more than just eating a meal. It’s about the experience and the ambiance people feel when they dine in your home. 


Your table is the anchor of your room, and the chairs are key. These are long-term investments that you’ll have forever, if you purchase high quality. And don’t forget a sideboard or china cabinet to store dishes, silverware and linens close at hand. 

Here are some tips to optimize your dining room: 

-- Think about whether you need a table with leaves, if you plan to entertain a crowd. 

-- Make sure the chairs are comfortable and the right height for the table. 

-- Use mirrors to make the room seem larger. 

-- Change the look of your table with linens and table settings, and the look of your chairs with slipcovers.


-- Add interest to your walls with wallpaper, an accent painted wall or wainscoting. 

-- Plan for beautiful lighting, including a chandelier, and even wall sconces or buffet lamps. 

-- Add window coverings that provide both beauty and function, especially when the late afternoon sun is streaming in. 

-- And, of course, decorate your dining room for the holidays for added cheer. 

Update your dining room this season to get ready for the holidays and create a look that lasts all year long! For more ideas or for help with your next design project, please contact us here at Interior Motives and More .... 

Indoor Plants add Natural color

Indoor plants add natural color to a room.

Living plants add freshness and natural color to a room, and there are many options that require very little care. If you don’t have a green thumb, you can select from a wide variety of artificial plants that are hard to distinguish from real ones. 

Indoor plants range from large, lush trees to the smallest of African violets, and everything in between. Some of the most popular indoor plants include tropical orchids, cactuses, succulents, banana trees, dracaena plants, Philodendrons, ivy, and many varieties of ferns, ficus trees, and palms. 

Place indoor plants on the floor, on a table, on a bench, on shelves -- or you can even hang them on the wall! 

Have fun with the containers you use, too! Just like plants themselves, containers come in many shapes, sizes, colors and glazes to complement any décor. And you can buy plant stands in a variety of styles that display plants at almost any height in your rooms. 

If you opt for live plants, talk to your nursery about the light needs of various plants, and find out how quickly each plant will grow. Learn which plants are easy to grow, and how much water and maintenance each plant needs.

Keep in mind that plants don’t just come in shades of green. You can select plants with striking hues of red, orange, pink and yellow! Plus some indoor plants feature brilliant flowers in a variety of hues. 

Make your home feel natural and green by adding indoor plants to your decorating plan. 

For more ideas or for help with your next design project, please contact us here at Interior Motives and More .... 

Indoor Plants add Natural color

Indoor plants add natural color to a room.

Living plants add freshness and natural color to a room, and there are many options that require very little care. If you don’t have a green thumb, you can select from a wide variety of artificial plants that are hard to distinguish from real ones. 

Indoor plants range from large, lush trees to the smallest of African violets, and everything in between. Some of the most popular indoor plants include tropical orchids, cactuses, succulents, banana trees, dracaena plants, Philodendrons, ivy, and many varieties of ferns, ficus trees, and palms. 

Place indoor plants on the floor, on a table, on a bench, on shelves -- or you can even hang them on the wall! 

Have fun with the containers you use, too! Just like plants themselves, containers come in many shapes, sizes, colors and glazes to complement any décor. And you can buy plant stands in a variety of styles that display plants at almost any height in your rooms. 

If you opt for live plants, talk to your nursery about the light needs of various plants, and find out how quickly each plant will grow. Learn which plants are easy to grow, and how much water and maintenance each plant needs.

Keep in mind that plants don’t just come in shades of green. You can select plants with striking hues of red, orange, pink and yellow! Plus some indoor plants feature brilliant flowers in a variety of hues. 

Make your home feel natural and green by adding indoor plants to your decorating plan. 

For more ideas or for help with your next design project, please contact us here at Interior Motives and More ....