The Right-Sized Rug
with Brian Paquette
For award-winning interior designer Brian Paquette, the success of a rug in a room is about choosing the “right-sized” rug. And that means customization down to the inch. Watch the film to hear more about Paquette's design approach.
“The right-sized rug optimizes the function of a room.”
Brian Paquette, Interior Designer“It's not one size fits all. You approach every room and rug differently.”
Brian Paquette, Interior Designer“A custom-size rug can completely transform a space.”
Brian Paquette, Interior Designer“The right-sized rug optimizes the function of a room.”
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Define the right size
Define the “right size”
“You want all of the furniture on the rug, so when you're experiencing the rug, with your shoes on or off, it's immediately comfortable.”
Consider a quieter aesthetic
Consider a quieter aesthetic
Brian recommends deciding on the rug's impact: whether it should be the star of the show or play more of a supporting role.
Always see a sample
Always see a sample
“It's the nuances ... of texture and quality and thickness. Seeing samples in person is simply paramount to the design process.”
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See allAbout Brian Paquette Interiors
Founded in 2009, Brian Paquette Interiors provides full-service high end interior design. The Seattle interior design team works through a close, collaborative process, creating homes that reflect our clients' identity, history and aspirations. While also being functional and comfortable.With a background in painting and conceptual art, Brian Paquette brings a singular point of view to the Seattle and greater west coast interior design scene. Rather than following a particular style, he draws inspiration from a variety of sources: architecture, travel, and the natural world, to name a few.For Brian, interior design is not something sterile or static; it's a living extension of art, meant to be touched, used and admired.