Rustic Opulence

Rustic opulence and fall vibes collide in this dormer guest-room nook leaning into the circa-1800s home’s vintage bones, complete with savvy storage for bedding and toys via a perfectly placed handpainted antique chest. “We really let the character and age of the house influence a lot of the design decisions,” says local designer Kate Hutchison, who travels all over the Southeast for work via her eponymous kate.h.design. “I always try to let the architecture and style of a home guide me when finishing an interior—you end up with a much more cohesive space that way.” A timeless treasure, indeed. kate-h-design.com

Designer’s Tips

CURTAIN CALL
Use drapery with a simple tape trim to elevate and warm up a space with a pop of color or pattern—without breaking the bank. Pro tip: Sleepy guests love a blackout lining.

TIMELESS BLEND
Mix old and new to showcase sentimental heirlooms while keeping a room feeling fresh. 

GOOD BONES
Let the home’s original elements—think window casing, beams, natural wood finish—and craftsmanship shine. 

Source the Look
Antique painted chest
Find similar at Union Camp Collective 

Cross-stitch sampler
Vintage, 2 Girls Antiques 

Tailor-pleat curtains 
Custom, Romo Fabrics, find similar at Raleigh Fabric and Design 

Tape trim
Samuel & Sons

Drapery hardware
Select Metal, United Supply Company

Bone inlay boxes
Marine blue bone boxes, Jeffan, La Maison 

Rooster objét 
Vintage, Cheshire Cat Gallery

Glazed ceramic vase 
Sagebrook Home, find similar at Farmridge Pottery

Glass bead decor
Recycled glass beads, Blue Ocean Traders, find similar at World Market