Home Office Treatments

Home Office Window Treatment Solutions

For your home office, it's best to choose window treatments that allow you to incrementally filter the light. This will let you minimize sunlight when you are working at your computer, to reduce glare on your screen, while allowing you to enjoy maximum illumination, when you are reading or meeting with colleagues and clients. 

Interior Motives and More ... in Huntley, IL offers a wide range of shades, shutters and blinds and can help you select the best product for your needs. Please contact us to get started with your project. 

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.

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. 

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 .... 

Window Treatments for Traditional Decor

Complement Your Traditional Decor with Classic Window Treatments

Traditional decorating delivers warmth and welcome to your home. 

We carry a large selection of Hunter Douglas window treatments to complement your home with traditional decor. Customer favorites include:

Silhouette® window shadings
Duette® honeycomb shades
Luminette® Privacy Sheers
Cadence® Soft Vertical Blinds

We will help you choose the right solution.

Our experienced design professionals will work with you to find the window treatments that look best in your home and provide the privacy and light control you need - all within your budget.

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We are happy to assist you at any other time,

including evenings and weekends...

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Interior Motives and more...

11179 Dundee Road

Huntley, Illinois 60142

847-669-3941

www.interiormotiveshuntley.com

Clean Simple Design

The look of your home can give you peace of mind.

SImplicity and order can provide a sense of calm. Simple doesn’t mean plain or unattractive. Simple design can create a sophisticated, traditional, elegant look or a modern, minimalist feel. The bottom line is reducing chaos and over-decoration, and minimizing clutter and confusion. - Plan only one or two focal points per room, so you can really “see” the beauty, rather than having a hodge podge of color and design elements. - Limit the number of colors in your design and stick with gentle colors, rather than bold primary colors. - Make color transitions gentle. Avoid making too strong a statement between dark and light colors, such as black and white. (However, keep in mind that you may want energizing colors in a room; for example, in a kitchen or home office where you’d like to be engaged and active.) Once you’ve created a simple, clean design, enjoy it! Allow yourself relaxing time to read a book or watch your favorite TV show, without answering the phone or responding to text messages. Spend time with your family or friends in a quiet way, without over planning your activities. Achieving a calm and simple home environment can help you find peace of mind every day.  Smooth, simple surfaces add a calm, zen feel. Gentle color transitions feel serene and comforting. 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

Decorating with Mirrors

Mirrors are a dramatic addition to a room. Their beauty is a reflection of your design style. Mirrors come in all shapes, sizes and frame styles to complement any décor. The look of a mirror adds pizazz, while the reflective nature of the glass makes a room appear larger and can also make a room seem lighter and more airy. A mirror can be the focus of a room or it can be a point of side interest. Sometimes you don’t even have to hang mirrors on the wall! A very large mirror that goes almost from floor to ceiling can be propped against a wall, but do make sure it’s secure and won’t fall down. You can also group several mirrors to anchor a wall. Then there’s the issue of the frame. A frame can be the major focal point of a mirror and take up a lot of the square footage or it can be very simple, letting the glass surface be the star. Frames can be made of wood, metal, ceramic, tile, lacquer or stone. Or a mirror can even be frameless. Think about adding mirrors to your décor this spring. They will literally be a reflection of your own design style!                                                                                                A mirror over the mantel can be                                                                                             more interesting than other artwork. A large mirror adds to the dining ambiance. 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

Honeycomb Shades by Hunter Douglas

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Interior Motives and More ... is your local authorized Hunter Douglas dealer in Huntley, IL and the surrounding areas.

Our honeycomb shade collection includes:


Duette®The original single- and double-honeycomb Duette® shades by Hunter Douglas come in multiple cell sizes, a horizontal or Vertiglide™ vertical orientation, and a range of light-control options from sheer to opaque.

Duette®  Architella®

The honeycomb-within-a-honeycomb design of Duette®  Architella® shades offers energy savings in both winter and summer. Choose from the largest selection of fabrics, colors and pleat sizes. Vertiglide™ options also available.

Applause®

Applause® honeycomb shades offer a streamlined selection of fabrics, colors and operating systems, including Vertiglide™.  Available with energy-efficient triple-cell construction.WHY BUY FROM US?

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Together, 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.

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Let our expert do the work measuring dimensions, assessing your room’s lighting, and making sure your purchase is perfectly customized to your home.

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Relax 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.

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

Decorating with Geometry

Think outside the box for a refreshing change of decor, Add geometric shapes to your design mix! Add geometric shapes and patterns to your décor with these home elements: Table tops and table bases Tile and wood flooring Rugs and carpeting Wallcoverings and draperies Upholstery fabric Bed and table linens Throw pillows Dishware Mirrors Inlays on wood furniture Light fixtures Painted wall stencils And even the architectural elements of your home, such as door panels, window panes and brickwork patterns. Beware of too much geometry; a little goes a long way at perking up a room. Too much can become chaotic. Geometric patterns can look modern, retro or thoroughly traditional, depending on their style, color and design. And they can range from the super subtle to ultra bold in look. Add geometric shapes to your interior design plan. It’s an angle that works! 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 geometric pattern on chairs adds energy to this dining room. A rug with a geometric pattern adds a touch of the exotic.