Meet Jay Britto and David Charette: Founding Principals of Britto Charette

We had the good fortune of connecting with Jay Britto and David Charette we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Jay and David, what is the most important factor behind your success?
Multiple factors have helped us become successful, but the most important are discipline and meeting timelines. There are a lot of designers out there–people with really good ideas. But what sets us apart is our ability to follow through and make the final design happen. We take pride in being responsible (and personable) and our clients want to do business with someone who is serious about what they do.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
Britto Charette LLC is a licensed and award-winning Interior Design firm founded in 2010 by Jay Britto and David Charette. Our studio is headquartered in Wynwood, Miami’s most vibrant neighborhood, and it’s where our dedicated designers make magic happen: bespoke creations for people who truly value great design. With a global reach and an impressive international portfolio, our firm specializes in luxury residential design. Since its inception, Britto Charette, under the careful direction of principals Jay and David, has created more than 2 million square feet of unique spaces. The principals are adept at handling the most complex of design challenges, including conceptualization, interior design, space planning, selection of furniture and accessories, in-house 3D printing, 3D modeling, and branding. Emerging technologies, fashion, architecture, and art all inform our designs and we travel the world searching for new products and ideas that benefit our clients. We have a global clientele, but a “local” philosophy, so we are committed to enhancing our own neighborhood by supporting important social and environmental causes like KidSanctuary, a program that enlists interior designers to create and furnish exceptionally beautiful rooms for adolescents in foster care. And because we care about our footprint on the planet, we’ve incorporated green design and sustainability features into our own new Wynwood office. Our brand of luxury interiors is in high demand and Jay and David have received numerous accolades, including Interior Design’s Best of Year award, an honorable mention in 2020’s Architecture Masterprize, the Baltus Icon Award, Ocean Home magazine’s Top 50 Interior Designer award, Star on the Rise, numerous HOUZZ awards, and HGTV Faces of Design finalist award. Britto Charette has also garnered fantastic domestic and international press, enabling our team to reach a global audience and clientele. In addition, Britto Charette collaborated with high-profile designer Kyle Bunting in 2013 and launched a series of products that have been advertised internationally and are now available in fine showrooms around the country. Britto Charette extends itself to Peru where WASI, the designers’ handcrafted porcelains and furnishings, are manufactured. Britto Charette exhibited our home furnishings and accessories at ICFF in 2013, Paris in 2014, Casa Cor Peru in 2015, and at Maison&Objet-Americas in 2015 and 2016. Our team members have expertise in a vast array of design modalities and that makes us comfortable with any size or type of project. We’re honest, hardworking, and have over 50 years of combined industrial, residential, interior, and corporate design experience. We pride ourselves on being flexible, creative, and collegial, and our exceptional team of design professionals works collaboratively on diverse projects to bring our clients a comprehensive and unsurpassed design experience. We believe it’s a privilege to design for our clients and we are eager to roll up our sleeves and create a luxurious and one-of-a-kind space for you.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
A walk through our Wynwood neighborhood is a must. While there, visit our favorite restaurant, KYU–the coconut cake is to-die-for. And if you still have a sweet tooth, head over to Cielito Artisan Pops for a gorgeous popsicle that is always insta-worthy. We are also regulars at LoveLife Cafe. We also love the Perez Art Museum and its lovely indoor/outdoor cafe. Our other favorite spots include: SUGAR (cool rooftop bar), the Design District, Osaka, Soho House, and Amarone.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
We have so many people to thank: clients, vendors, colleagues, family, our Wynwood neighbors, and many more. But we also want to thank our Britto Charette team members who make working together fun, inspiring, and exciting.

Website: https://www.brittocharette.com
Instagram: @brittocharette https://www.instagram.com/brittocharette/?hl=en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-charette-02b0494
Twitter: https://twitter.com/brittocharette?lang=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrittoCharetteLlc/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAkYHeiKEXrMytFeSb9TO4w
Other: https://www.instagram.com/design_charette/?hl=en

Image Credits
Franklin Castillo: headshot High Q Renders: Aston Martin Living Room Image Adniel Perez: Masterprize image of M Sur La Montagne