Ideas & Designs
Antique storeIdeas & Designs is a antique store in Mount Carroll, IL. You’ll find it at 116 West Market Street, Mount Carroll, IL 61053. It’s one of 2 secondhand and resale shops we track in Mount Carroll.
The store keeps hours 2 days a week, including Sunday, staying open as late as 5 PM on its longest days. Thrift hours change seasonally and around holidays, so a quick call before a long drive is worth it.
Antique dealers price by research, age, and provenance, so expect fewer accidental bargains but far more depth per shelf — furniture, glass, jewelry, and collectibles with real history. Many dealers negotiate on larger pieces, especially for cash.
6 more secondhand shops are within driving distance, listed below, so it can anchor a longer thrifting circuit.
Store information
- Address
- 116 West Market Street, Mount Carroll, IL 61053
- Hours
- Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMSunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PMMonday - Friday: ClosedHours can change — call ahead to confirm.
- Phone
- +18152447875
- Website
- ideasndesigns.com
Before you go
- Bring cash and ask politely whether there is any flexibility on price — many dealers discount 10–20% for cash.
- Check marks, joints, and repairs; a phone photo of the maker’s mark lets you look up comparable sold prices before you commit.
- Measure doorways and your vehicle before falling for a large piece — most antique stores are cash-and-carry.
- Sunday hours are on file (12 PM – 5 PM), so it fits a weekend circuit.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Ideas & Designs located?
Ideas & Designs is located at 116 West Market Street, Mount Carroll, IL 61053.
What are Ideas & Designs’s hours?
Listed hours: Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Monday - Friday: Closed. Hours can change — call ahead at +18152447875 to confirm.
Is Ideas & Designs open on Sunday?
Yes — Ideas & Designs lists Sunday hours of 12 PM – 5 PM.
What kind of store is Ideas & Designs?
Ideas & Designs is a antique store in Mount Carroll, IL.
Are there other thrift or secondhand stores near Ideas & Designs?
Yes — we list 6 other secondhand, thrift, consignment, vintage, or antique stores within about 50 miles. See the nearby stores section on this page.
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