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
