Federal Tax Credits on Select Hunter Douglas Products

Federal tax credits via the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015, which gave federal tax credits on select energy-efficient products, have been reinstated for 2016. Note the products must be purchased between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2016 and must be installed by December 31, 2016. The tax credit can be submitted according to the limitations of the IRS. Please consult a tax professional for more information.

Here is how it works:

1. Purchase any qualifying energy-efficient Hunter Douglas products within the following collections: 

• Certain Alustra® Duette ® Architella® honeycomb shades of certain sizes with qualifying fabrics and lifting systems that are inside-mounted over double-glazed windows*
  
• Certain Duette® Architella® honeycomb shades of certain sizes with qualifying fabrics and lifting systems that are inside-mounted over double-glazed windows*

2. Save your original purchase receipts for the amount paid for the qualifying Hunter Douglas products. (Measuring and Installation charges are not eligible for this tax credit.) 

3. Download the Hunter Douglas Manufacturer's Certification Statements (available below on this page). Print out the certificate and take it along with your sales receipt to your tax professional to determine your eligibility for this tax credit. 

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11179 Dundee Road
Huntley, Illinois 60142

(847) 669-3941
www.interiormotiveshuntley.com

Wreaths all year long

Wreaths Can Last All Year Long

Many of us think of wreaths as decorative elements only for the December holidays or for Thanksgiving, but the fact is that a decorative wreath – depending on its style – can add a beautiful touch to your home all year long. 

Wreaths that incorporate non-holiday elements, such as nuts, seeds, seashells, pine cones, citrus leaves, flowers and fruit can be displayed any time of the year. 

Wreaths are not just a visual design element. They can add a scrumptious aroma to your home too! For the holidays consider traditional fir and pine. For all year long, think bay leaves, sage, cinnamon, rosemary and chili peppers. 

Do you have an unusual space where you want to hang a wreath? Wreaths don’t have to be perfectly round. Sometimes they’re oval, square or rectangular, and that shape can add a unique decorative element to your home.

And wreaths can be hung just about everywhere, not just on a front door! This includes walls, windows, above fireplaces, even on a mirror in your powder room! Of course, hanging a wreath on the front door during the holidays is the perfect way to get your guests into the holiday spirit before they even come into your house! 

Add a beautiful wreath to your home this season – for now and into the coming year. Please contact us for more ideas or for help with your next design project. 

Better Sleep solution this school year!

It’s hard to believe a new school year has arrived. How is your family adjusting? It’s hard to get used to being on a strict schedule again, and without proper sleep, the vibe in your household can probably be described as grumbly, at best. Never fear – we have sleep solutions for you that will deliver a better night’s sleep to everyone in your family – including you! e.

 Get rid of distracting light.

Whether it’s coming from a street light on your cul-de-sac, or a favorite device, there’s no place for distracting light in your family’s bedrooms. Take inventory just before bedtime – are passing cars a problem? Is the nightlight in your child’s room too bright? Does the whole room just need to be darker? We can help. From overall room-darkening, to blocking out intermittent light, window shades will offer sleep solutions for a better night of sleep. Not only will your child receive uninterrupted sleep, but getting back on schedule has never been easier than with a darkened environment when it’s time for an earlier bedtime.

Start with a great schedule.

You’ve been on summer vacation, and that means that rules and schedules are pretty much out the window. Routines are key to happy transitions and changes in your family’s life. As hard as it is, getting back on a schedule is one of the most important things you can do. That may mean the kids are going to bed with light still outside their windows. It’s time to set the scene with the ultimate control: PowerView automation. Step One: Use the Scene Controller in PowerView to save just the right settings for a good night’s sleep in your child’s room. Five minutes before bedtime, have it scheduled to adjust automatically – or use the PowerView App to set the scene in an instant. Voila! Sleep solutions are easy with the intuitive technology of PowerView. You can even schedule the window shades to open in the morning, letting sunshine do the waking as you get breakfast ready. Don’t struggle to get your mornings going, let PowerView automation come to your rescue.

Summer vacation has come to a close; school is officially back in session. Make sure this school year is a successful one for your family, as you find sleep solutions to help them start every day rested and refreshed. We can help. Come visit us to discover options for light control and energy efficiency for your child’s room. And just wait till you see what PowerView can do for your lifestyle. Contact our team, at Interior Motives and more..., for a free, in-home consultation.

Window Covering Measuring and Installation

Let us do the measuring and installation and make your life easy! Our experienced staff is fully trained to properly measure and install virtually any window covering.
  

When you work with us, you will be assured of the perfect start and finish to your window coverings project.  Our installers are prompt, courteous and helpful, and you'll feel comfortable inviting them into your home.

Our experienced staff uses professional techniques and equipment on every measuring and installation project. They're fully trained to properly measure and install virtually any window covering.

STORE HOURS

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

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11179 Dundee Road

Huntley, Illinois 60142

847-669-3941

www.interiormotiveshuntley.com

  

After-Hours and In-Home Design Consultations

We offer after-hours design consultations and in-home visits, just give us a call.
  

Do you need to make your purchasing decisions at a time stores aren’t open?  Or do you want us to meet you in the privacy of your own home to make your decorating choices? 
 
Call us and we can help you move forward with your decorating project. 

We're Open

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

WALLCOVERINGS

Count on us for a wide selection of wall coverings from a variety of top-quality supplies. We strive to find the “different” and unusual.  Today’s wallcoverings include textures, soft mixing of colors and yes,  even flocking…but its not what you think.  Visit our showroom today and see what’s trending.  Our designers are ready and willing to help you adapt today’s trends into your existing décor for a simple and updated look.  

  

Looking for stripes, checks, flowers or sailboats? Searching for pink and yellow, gold and white, or periwinkle and mustard?  We can help with our wide selection of wall coverings and borders from a variety of top-quality designers and suppliers.

You can browse our sample library on your own or our expert staff can help pare down your search so you're not overwhelmed by the choices. Come in today and we'll make sure your wall covering selection is a pleasure.

STORE HOURS

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

Vignette by Hunter Douglas

The modern Roman shade

Vignette® Modern Roman Shades feature consistent folds and no exposed rear cords, keeping windows uncluttered. Choose from different fold styles and sizes, and a horizontal or vertical orientation.

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

Interior Design Consultation

Count on our professional staff for the finest in interior design service - to suit any decorating style and any size project. Schedule your appointment today! 

Our designers will listen to your needs and help you create your own personal style, whether it's a small project or a completely custom-designed home interior.

We offer a full line of interior design services, including basic color choices, design and fabrication of custom treatments, furniture placement, and assistance with purchasing furniture and accessories. 

Contact us today to get started.

  

Our designers will listen to your needs and help you create your own personal style, whether it's a small project or a completely custom-designed home interior.

We offer a full line of interior design services, including basic color choices, design and fabrication of custom treatments, furniture placement, and assistance with purchasing furniture and accessories.

Please contact us today to get started.

Interior Motives and more...
11179 Dundee Road
Huntley, Illinois 60142
847-669-3941

www.interiormotiveshuntley.com

Hunter Douglas Pirouette

Our Pirouette® shadings feature soft fabric vanes attached to a sheer backing that appear to be floating, drawing natural light into your room. When closed, they look just like a contemporary shade.

Soft vanes floating on a sheer backing put you in control of the amount of natural light that comes in, with dramatic effects.

Transform harsh exterior light by diffusing it, spreading it evenly throughout your room, so you can maximize daylight hours and reduce your need for artificial light.

Our beautiful sheer fabrics also softly filter out brightness, glare, and UV rays —protecting your furniture and flooring from fading.

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11179 Dundee Road

Huntley, Illinois 690142

847-669-3941

www.interiormotiveshuntley.com 

Silhouette

Enjoy the view outside, but block sight to the inside- with Silhouette #windowshadings. Contact us too learn how...

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

www.interiormotiveshuntley.com

Wallcoverings

Count on us for a wide selection of wall coverings from a variety of top-quality supplies. We strive to find the “different” and unusual.  Today’s wallcoverings include textures, soft mixing of colors and yes,  even flocking…but its not what you think.  Visit our showroom today and see what’s trending.  Our designers are ready and willing to help you adapt today’s trends into your existing décor for a simple and updated look.  

  

Looking for stripes, checks, flowers or sailboats? Searching for pink and yellow, gold and white, or periwinkle and mustard?  We can help with our wide selection of wall coverings and borders from a variety of top-quality designers and suppliers.

You can browse our sample library on your own or our expert staff can help pare down your search so you're not overwhelmed by the choices. Come in today and we'll make sure your wall covering selection is a pleasure.

Happy Father's Day

Give Dad the gift of remote control this Father's Day with Hunter Douglas PowerRise 2.1 with Platinum Technology. This battery- operated system is avaible on a vast array of window fashions.

THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS: INTRODUCING THE HUNTER DOUGLAS SILHOUETTE A DEUX

The NEW Hunter Douglas Silhouette A Deux

Love the beautiful, sophisticated look of Silhouettes? Need the function of room-darkening? The latest innovation from Hunter Douglas, known as A Deux, brings both together for the perfect combination. This feature, appropriately named A Deux for its dual functioning characteristic, displays your Silhouette window shadings with a second layer of roller shading, which glides in behind to provide room darkening. As easily as the pair complement each other, so does the independent movement that allows you to easily raise the room-darkening shade to enjoy the dynamic view-through of your Silhouette window shades.

Two in One. By sharing a common headrail, the sleek design of these two shadings allows you to enjoy the sheer look of Silhouette without the interruption of the second shade, as it stays rolled completely inside. Release it only a portion of the way down to enjoy half the amount of natural light, still providing ambient glow. This dual function that allows each shade to operate separately is the success of this system. Many clients love the atmosphere set by the soft, filtered light of Silhouettes, but they would also like to have the option of room darkening. Living rooms, family rooms and media rooms are the perfect setting, as entertaining can easily transition from natural light dispersing a glow about the room, to the dark stillness needed for a movie watching experience. Bedrooms will be transformed, as you can sleep soundly with both shades lowered, raising the roller shade in the morning to enjoy the natural light of sunrise as you begin your day.

Operating systems. Silhouette window shadings, while easily operable, are designed to beautifully highlight your view in the lowered position, gaining all the benefits of sheer fabrics. With the Hunter Douglas Silhouette A Deux feature, you will have five options for operating combinations, including EasyRise, LiteRise and PowerRise. Of the options, PowerRise can be mixed so regardless of the lifting system for your Silhouette, you can easily push a button to activate the roller shade.

The sophistication and sheer design of Silhouette window shadings just received a heightened level of styling. With a Hunter Douglas Silhouette A Deux, the beauty of sheers presents to the room, while the back includes a layer of room-darkening shade. Two different shades in one headrail, allowing the back shade to completely roll inside while the Silhouette, with its near invisible vanes, gently filters soft light into your room. Have you ever heard of something so fabulous? Let us help you discover all of the amazing features A Deux can bring to your home. Contact the professionals at Interior Motives and more... for a free, in-home consultation.

TWICE AS NICE: FRENCH DOOR INNOVATIONS

Elegant, formal, sophisticated…words often used to describe the look and feel of french doors. There is a mysterious romance to them, a je ne sais quoi effect when they appear in the threshold. That stylish sophistication escalates homes to a whole new level of fashion intrigue with window treatments from Hunter Douglas.

Depending on the location of your french doors, you will have different opinions of style, endeavor and function. For the french door opening that leads to the outside, whether it is an upstairs balcony, or 

the doors leading to your backyard patio, ***your concerns will be light control, energy efficiency and complementary style to fit with the windows that share the same space. If you are increasing the privacy or style components of interior rooms, your concerns will be met with solutions for innovative design. In either case, doors are doors – they must be functional as well as fashion forward. Most of the new shades have NEW magnet door tie downs that immediately pull the shade and hold it in place. We have several favorites that would permit both a style statement and sought after functional features. Here are just a few – noting functional qualities and design options:

Duette Shades for French Doors: These shades boast energy efficiency with privacy and light control at the forefront of window coverings.  The cordless option means ease of operation combined with child safety. With translucency options available in many colors and textures, the fine detailing of textures can be an added element of style. Enjoy the exquisite look of your french doors with the luxurious richness of Duettes.

Roller Shades for French Doors: These shades function with light control and privacy in mind. Ease of operation is as effortless as one movement.. The low profile design features fabric which lies flat and straight, allowing for movement past those handles. With an endless array of color choices and patterns, enjoy room-darkening options and complementary design for adjacent windows.

Vignette Roman Shades for French Doors: Flat features and movement make these a perfect option to add a designer look to your home. Soft levels of privacy, with view through options available, the designer look of these shades will bring levels of warmth and comfort. Adding to the interior design, the look of Vignette Roman Shades easily complements furniture and matches window treatments.

Shutters for French Doors: Fitted and structured for high traffic doors, shutters offer elegance for your french doors, with the functional movement customized for your usage. Shutters cling to your door with magnetic properties, allowing for movement only when you choose. Handle cut-outs increase the functional usage, also adding that distinctive custom look to set your home apart.

From elegant to design to romantic charm, window coverings for french doors offer an endless world of possibility. The professionals at Interior Motives and more... can help you discover all the beautiful options available for your home. Contact us for a free, in-home consultation