Bring a Wild Touch Into Your Home

Bring a little wildlife into your home with animal accents such as rugs, upholstery, drapery fabric, wall coverings, sculpture, wall art, and more. 

Just one animal accent in a room can become the engaging focal point! 


Very popular right now are leopard and zebra print rugs. Or go outside the box with a pattern that depicts antelope, cheetah, tiger or giraffe. 

Animal print rugs are especially effective in small spaces, such as stairways, powder rooms or foyers – and these small rooms are a good place to start if you’re feeling nervous about adding a large amount of animal accents to your home. And you can even buy animal print rugs in colors that aren’t realistic at all, such as a magenta and black striped zebra rug.

Animal wall art includes the famous Audubon prints or similar etchings or block prints of birds and animals. Or hang photographs of animals that you take yourself or purchase. 

For sculptural animal art, think a decorative birdcage, that can be empty, filled with plants or even housing a live bird! 

Sculptural animal art can sit on floors, mantels or tables – or be part of the table! It can be made from a variety of materials including metal, ceramic, stone or Lucite. 

Take a walk on the wild side by adding a touch of animal accents to your home! 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. 

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.

Custom Bedding and Bedspreads

No matter what your style, we'll make custom bedding that fits your bed and room décor perfectly.
  
Let the experienced staff at Interior Motive and more... help you design and select the perfect bedding - available in a wide variety of styles, colors and fabrics.

We offer custom comforter sets, custom duvet covers, custom linens, custom bed sheets, custom throw pillows, and custom bed covers.

We supply expert design, measure and installation service on our draperies and custom bedding for all of McHenry County and Northwest Suburbs. 

Let our experienced staff help you design and select the perfect bedding to match your bedroom decor. 
 
We specialize in bedspreads, bed skirts, throw pillows, duvet covers, comforters and more. All are available in a wide variety of styles, colors and fabrics.

  

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

American Design and Craftsmanship

Hunter Douglas is the leading manufacturer of custom-made window fashions in North America and has made a commitment to provide the very finest customized choices for dressing your windows.

That commitment has driven Hunter Douglas' decision to ensure that all products are designed and custom-assembled right here in the United States. 



Truly exceptional American design and craftsmanship just can't be matched anywhere else.

Interior Motives and More ... in Huntley, IL is your local authorized dealer for Hunter Douglas window coverings.  Why buy from us?

Collaborate with a Local ExpertTogether, we'll look at inspiration for your room, spend time with the products, and get to know the mechanics, textures and materials you like best.

Get an In-Home ConsultationLet our expert do the work measuring dimensions, assessing your room’s lighting, and making sure your purchase is perfectly customized to your home.

Enjoy Seamless InstallationRelax and let our professional technicians do what they do best. And know your Hunter Douglas window fashions are covered under the Hunter Douglas Lifetime Guarantee.

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

The Color Chocolate

Chocolate is a bold and luscious interior design choice.

And chocolate can remind you of one of your favorite treats! Just like edible chocolate, which we mix with everything from Rice Krispies to raspberries to hazelnuts to make it even tastier, decorative chocolate can be combined with a myriad of colors to enhance its beauty and flavor! - Together with pastels, such as baby blue, light pink or butter yellow - Layered with several lighter neutrals, such as cream, taupe, tan and beige - Paired with snowy white - Integrated with earth tones, like gold, apricot and sage green - Combined with bold colors, such as tangerine, acid green or tomato red Like most dark colors, chocolate works best as an accent color rather than as the predominant color in a room. And it’s important to surround large areas of chocolate with light colors to ensure a room doesn’t appear too dark and closed. Consider these design elements for a touch of chocolate in your house: - A painted accent wall - Lacquer surfaces, such as table tops and furniture - Rugs and carpeting - Hardwood floors - Fabrics for upholstery, draperies and headboards - Table, bed and bath linens - Leather or suede for wall coverings, furniture or table tops - Tile, backsplashes and countertops in kitchen and bath Think chocolate for decorating this year.              Try pairing chocolate with turquoise and white.                                           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