How to Style It: The Hutch

Mix Master

For this last look, Buschor created a contemporary style, envisioning using this in a living room. “The mix of styles between the MCM style of the hutch and the more modern décor marry well together.” The painting and horse are both vintage finds.

“INCORPORATE DÉCOR IN WITH YOUR USEFUL ITEMS,” SUGGESTS GUEST EDITOR MEEGAN BUSCHOR.

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HOW DO WE LOVE THE COLOR THEORY 69" HUTCH & SIDEBOARD?

(LET US COUNT THE WAYS.)

Sliding doors are rattan, one of the hottest décor trends.

1Ample storage inside the 2 3 An X bracket can be put inside the two 4 The stiletto feet have fl oor 5 compartments. shelves that acts as both protectors. a bracket and a divider for books and other items. The drawer design cleverly hides contents.

The Color Theory 69" Hutch & Sidebar is shown in Natural/Rattan. Also available in Walnut Rattan, Walnut/Blue, Walnut/ Yellow and Natural/Grey.

Shop for the Color Theory 69” Hutch & Sideboard at Kardiel.com.

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quick question

snug as a RUG

A READER ASKS: “How big should my area rug be?”

WE SAY:

Area rugs are such a great tool! Rugs can add color or textural interest; they can serve as a focal point; they can tie together disparate items; they can even hide flooring issues. When it comes to selecting the right size of area rug, proportion is important. But your personal style preference is also a consideration. Most area rugs are rectangular and will come a standard size— common ones are 3' x 5' for small spaces, and increasing from there to 5' x 8', 3' x 9', 8' x 10', 9' x 12' and 12' x 15'. Rugs also come in ovals, circles and shapes like hexagons, as well as irregular shapes like a Sherpa rug or a cowhide. DEFINING THE SPACE: Start by assessing the room’s size, measuring the room with a large measuring tape. Also consider the room’s dimensions, such as square or rectangular, and which way you’d want the rug aligned. The main thing when deciding on the rug size is to remember that area rugs should not go right up to the wall—there needs to be 10" to 24" of breathing room coming between the rug and the wall. But what if you are still feeling uncertain as to the right size for your room? Here’s an easy way to feel confident: Use painter’s tape to mark the area where the rug will go and see how you feel for a day or two. You can always go up or down with the tape before purchasing the actual rug.

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KARDIEL FURNITURE SHOWN OPPOSITE PAGE

Onvi 32" Fabric Ottoman, in Jubilee Troop 32" Fabric Chair, in Jubilee Biknit 78" Fabric Sofa

FURNITURE PLACEMENT: Interior designers frequently use of one of the following designs when working with area rugs:

ALL ABOARD! One classic option is to place all the main pieces of furniture onto an area rug, so that, for example, the sofa, coffee table, chairs and end table are all on top of the rug, with space left over between the edge of the rug and the furniture. (Remember, you also want space between the rug and the walls.) This calls for a fairly large area rug, and you’ll want to ensure that you have enough room to walk between bigger items of furniture, such as your sofa and the coffee table. The plus on this “all in” arrangement is that it creates a unified appearance in the room.

KARDIEL FURNITURE SHOWN

Eleanor 85" Leather Sofa • Monroe 37" Velvet Chair

The area rug in this room setup echoes the wall hanging, bringing a sense of balance to the space.

PUT YOUR RIGHT LEG IN… Another way design-

ers position furniture on a rug is to create a conversation area with the main furniture partially touching onto the rug. For example, the front legs of the sofa are on the rug, as are two legs of a chair or side table.

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