Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Pianos as a Design Element

A piano adds rhythm to a room.
It's a beautiful design statement as well as an instrument to play. Pianos come in many shapes, sizes, colors and styles; from the largest grand pianos to more petite baby grand and even smaller upright styles. - A black grand piano is classic; with white walls and flooring around it, it pumps up the drama. - A polished wood finished piano is perfect to complement your furniture and flooring and brown hues in your rugs, upholstery and draperies. - A white lacquer piano is also be quite stunning. Before you purchase a piano, think carefully about its size relative to the size of your room because a piano does take up a lot of space! Then think of the practical issue of lighting. It’s good to have a table lamp sitting on the piano or a floor lamp nearby to illuminate sheet music. Then think about the wall art you’d like near your piano. Music-related art is always fun, such as framed concert posters, photographs of musical instruments, pen-and-ink drawings of composers or abstract art showing musical themes. Make sure artwork is hung at the right height above a grand piano so you can see it when the top is open or partially open. Want a new bold and beautiful piece to set the tone in your living room? Just add a piano! Monday through Friday 10am-4pm We are happy to assist you at any other time, including evenings and weekends... Simply call to schedule an appointment Interior Motives and more... 11179 Dundee Road Huntley, Illinois 60142 847-669-3941 www.interiormotiveshuntley.com

A piano adds rhythm to a room.

It's a beautiful design statement as well as an instrument to play.

Pianos come in many shapes, sizes, colors and styles; from the largest grand pianos to more petite baby grand and even smaller upright styles.

- A black grand piano is classic; with white walls and flooring around it, it pumps up the drama.
- A polished wood finished piano is perfect to complement your furniture and flooring and brown hues in your rugs, upholstery and draperies.
- A white lacquer piano is also be quite stunning.

Before you purchase a piano, think carefully about its size relative to the size of your room because a piano does take up a lot of space! Then think of the practical issue of lighting. It’s good to have a table lamp sitting on the piano or a floor lamp nearby to illuminate sheet music.

Then think about the wall art you’d like near your piano. Music-related art is always fun, such as framed concert posters, photographs of musical instruments, pen-and-ink drawings of composers or abstract art showing musical themes. Make sure artwork is hung at the right height above a grand piano so you can see it when the top is open or partially open.

Want a new bold and beautiful piece to set the tone in your living room? Just add a piano!

Even a small piano adds drama to a room. - Huntley IL

A piano also adds interactive opportunities with family and friends. - Huntley IL

Monday through Friday

10am-4pm

We are happy to assist you at any other time,

including evenings and weekends...

Simply call to schedule an appointment

Interior Motives and more...

11179 Dundee Road

Huntley, Illinois 60142

847-669-3941

www.interiormotiveshuntley.com

Tuesday, December 29, 2015

PANTONE'S COLOR OF THE YEAR IS...

PANTONE’S SHOCKING CHOICE FOR COLOR OF THE YEAR 2016

December is busy with holiday festivities, but it’s also the month when Pantone, the leading authority on color, announces its decision for the coveted title of Color of the Year. The choice for the coming year–or more accurately, choices–has created quite the uproar in the fashion and design world. That’s right. Pantone selected TWO colors to share the spotlight in 2016: Rose Quartz and Serenity. Pastel shades of pink and blue, this color pairing is a huge departure from Pantone’s announcement of bright Radiant Orchid in 2014 and deep Marsala in 2015. While many are jumping to conclusions about the political and cultural implications of Pantone’s decision, we’re here to tell you what you really want to know: how to incorporate the Color of the Year into your home’s decor.

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