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How to Choose Furniture for an Open-Plan Room

Open-plan rooms reward one decision above all others: define your zones before you choose a single piece. Without walls to separate spaces, furniture does the structural work. Sutter & Vale car...

How to Furnish a Primary Bedroom

A well-furnished primary bedroom starts with four decisions: bed size and silhouette, nightstand height and scale, a storage plan that keeps surfaces clear, and a material palette that holds togeth...

Caracole Sectionals: Modular Seating for Large Rooms

Caracole sectionals are modular upholstered seating systems built to anchor large living rooms without overwhelming them. Sutter & Vale carries the Sasso collection from Caracole's upholstery r...

Caracole Dining: Tables and Chairs for Rooms That Entertain

Caracole dining tables and chairs solve a specific problem: how to make a room that entertains feel considered without feeling stiff. Available through Sutter & Vale, the Caracole collection sp...

How Much Space to Leave Around a Dining Table

Leave at least 36 inches between a dining table edge and the nearest wall or piece of furniture. For a true traffic lane, 42 to 48 inches is better. Caracole dining tables, available at Sutter &...

The Difference Between a Sectional and a Modular Sofa

A sectional is a fixed configuration sold as a set. A modular sofa is built from individual units you combine and reconfigure over time. Caracole, available at Sutter & Vale, offers both approa...

Caracole's Modern Take on Luxury: Why Designers Keep Coming Back

Caracole's fashion-forward contemporary line gives designers a reliable answer to a common brief: a room that reads as modern and glamorous without tipping into excess. Sutter & Vale carries th...

How to Choose the Perfect Sectional Sofa for Your Space

A sectional sofa can anchor a living room completely, but only if the configuration, scale, and fabric match your specific space. Caracole builds its sectional components to work together within ea...