Heidi Caillier Design

Softness in Seattle

All photos by Haris Kenjar

Heidi Caillier is a student of what’s happening in the world, from trending colors to current collectibles to the weather of the Pacific Northwest — particularly pertinent for an interior designer in the region, where a house can be enshrouded in moody hues for days. Her clients, a young family on Seattle’s Fox Island, wanted to up the interest of their new-construction home. Caillier had a plan. “The goal was to lean into our clients’ more modern sensibility,” she says, “but to warm it up and infuse the interiors with natural, organic elements.” In this primary bedroom, a BDDW armchair and an African rain drum table table face a custom Jean-Michel Frank–style sofa; the occasional tables are from Blend Interiors, and the dresser is by Egg Collective for DWR. We incorporated touches of brass to bring an edge to the overall softness of the space,” Caillier says. “And the artwork feels like the perfect moody counterpart.”

It’s extraordinarily important to incorporate layers, vintage pieces and antiques that feel as though they’ve been passed down over time.”
— Heidi Caillier

Designer Picks

Andrianna Shamaris Teak Coffee Table, New Shop Now
Andrianna Shamaris Teak Coffee Table, New

“This live-edge table brings in warmth and texture, and its organic shape fills out spaces nicely.”

Pair of Sconces by Boréns Borås, 1950s, Offered by rewire Shop Now
Pair of Sconces by Boréns Borås, 1950s, Offered by rewire

“These brass sconces feel like delicate earrings — special and perfectly petite for bedside lighting.”

Franz Schuster Maestro Stacking Chairs, 1950s, Offered by MARKTMODERN Shop Now
Franz Schuster Maestro Stacking Chairs, 1950s, Offered by MARKTMODERN

“These Franz Schuster stacking chairs feel interesting and modern in a way that is not overtly mid-century American.”

Moroccan Bitonal Carpet, 2010s, Offered by Eliko Rugs Shop Now
Moroccan Bitonal Carpet, 2010s, Offered by Eliko Rugs

“A vintage Moroccan rug brings softness and coziness into a large room. I love the unexpected pattern on this one, which makes it feel less ubiquitous.”

Design Frères Entretoise Side Tables, New, Offered by BLEND INTERIORS Shop Now
Design Frères Entretoise Side Tables, New, Offered by BLEND INTERIORS

“These iron and marble tables feel both original and comfortably familiar. The design feels very vintage and French, but they are actually new (and customizable)!”

Danish Wingback Chair, 1950s, Offered by H. Gallery B.V. Shop Now
Danish Wingback Chair, 1950s, Offered by H. Gallery B.V.

”I love this modern take on a wingback with lovely, tailored upholstery details.”

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