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A Home Full of Light and Detail: A Designer's Seattle Home
In the heart of Seattle’s Central District, Brian Paquette, the acclaimed designer behind Brian Paquette Interiors, and his husband, Justin, ventured through a blizzard in 2019 to view a newly listed property. Little did they know this snowy quest would lead them to a home that perfectly blended their passion for design with their style. From the striking Pierre Jeanneret pieces to the handcrafted Milkstools by Srelle, every corner of their new home tells a story of elegance and artistry. Learn more about the transformation of this unique space and discover how Paquette’s vision brought together a world of design influences into a single, stunning living environment.
In 2019, Brian Paquette, founder of Brian Paquette Interiors, and his husband, Justin, braved a blizzard to see a newly listed property just six blocks from their townhouse in Seattle. The snowy journey proved worthwhile as the house soon became their new home.
“We made the only offer that day because of the snowstorm. The city was shut down, and we got it,” recalls Paquette. “I wanted to find something we could remodel, but we also planned our wedding that year. We thought we should enjoy our first couple of years of marriage before taking on a big project.”
The three-bedroom home in Seattle’s Central District was too perfect to pass up. It featured an open-plan third-story space, ideal for Paquette’s design team headquarters. Paquette also saw an opportunity to display his diverse collection of objects and furnishings from various places and eras.
“Most of the pieces in my home, aside from a few, were things I already had,” says Paquette. His collection includes items from Manhattan furniture stores, Parisian flea markets, and more. “They’re all things I love without a specific context for space.”
Paquette played with lighting, textures, and a nature-inspired palette of grays, browns, and walnuts to set the stage. He replaced the existing carpet on the upper two levels with hardwood, similar to the first floor. Each room reflects his deep love for art: The dining room features a plaster, ink, and graphite painting by local artist Lakshmi Muirhead and a photograph by Hiroshi Sugimoto.
A standout feature in the home is the collection of original Pierre Jeanneret pieces and Srelle's handcrafted Milkstools. These items add a touch of timeless elegance and craftsmanship to the space. Paquette’s admiration for Jeanneret’s work is evident in how these pieces seamlessly blend with his eclectic collection.
In the living room, a small painting by Anthony Goicolea is displayed above an antique French mirror. Paquette’s Francophile tendencies are also seen in a pine side table by Le Corbusier and a low wooden coffee table by Charlotte Perriand. His collection of rare books on art, photography, and design line the custom-built shelves in the living room, serving as constant sources of inspiration.
“Our home is like a laboratory, like most designers’ houses,” Paquette says. “Things move all the time. One piece goes out and another comes in, and you’re always adjusting and making changes with the seasons.”
The integration of Pierre Jeanneret’s pieces and Srelle's Milkstools with Paquette’s curated collection creates a home that is both a living space and a testament to his evolving creative voice.
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Photography & Creative Direction by Aaron Leitz
Pierre Jeanneret pieces Office chair and Kangaroo chair by Srelle
