Interior Motives Blog — remodeling

Dear Interior Motives Fans, 2020 has been some year!  Interior Motives has moved to a new larger location at 3607 Scott Futrell Dr. in Charlotte and we love it! We now have a wallpaper and fabric gallery, a drapery room, decorative ceiling and wall panels, and lots of furniture and home decor.  Of course, we can't discuss this year without Corona Virus being at the top of the conversation.  We work hard to sanitize the showroom and keep high touch areas clean and implement mask-wearing and social distancing to keep our customers and staff safe and healthy.   We are also still...

Dear Interior Motives Fans, The Fall Season is fast approaching and so many of us have yet to address our home to-do list!!  With the holidays just a few months away it is time for us to think about getting our to-do list done! Some of the top fall renovation projects include: Exterior improvements: Does your home need a new coat of paint, shutters repaired, or just a good pressure washing? If you see peeling, sun damage or chipping, the answer is probably "yes."  Homes with new paint jobs tend to sell for at least 10 percent more on the open...

When trying to determine which home projects you should tackle first here are a few things to consider.  1.  Do I have any projects that are potentially dangerous or unsafe for my guest and family?    If so they should be moved to the top of the priority list.  Whether it is a loose shutter that hangs above the front door or faulty wiring, you should address issues that could be potentially dangerous or fatal. Consider these items first priority and then work on getting estimates to have them repaired or educate yourself on how to address the situation.    2. ...