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Age: 33
Chicago, Ill.
Meg says she began her career in design the moment she decided not to attend law school. After she earned a degree in criminology, she soon enrolled at The Art Institute of Chicago where she earned a B.F.A in interior architecture. The interpersonal skills she learned during her criminology studies helps her develop a profile of her clients and uncover their true design preferences. As the owner of a design firm and a home décor store in Chicago, Meg characterizes herself as a determined, direct and high-energy competitor. She describes her design style as a preppy mix of modern and traditional, but she also counts the vibrant pastel colors of “Palm Beach chic” among her favorite looks.
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Chic Living
Inspired by the couple's love for sculptural art, Caswell creates a contemporary eclectic living room.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBI7vperYWhy0ZQoiZ4KsZY7_SGRfeTVUIDoJf5UC2HVhD362vHM-35uSBaTM7P8U6VDxhLq22aND8NNzHsqi6_TCK8E0Bs4wEHEW9i3WBsUwe3J6apFSbXNUOdBJzk6UReyfVIJ7l4vA/s640/Meg-Caswell%2527s-Design-Portfolio-HGTV-2011-9.jpg)
Classic Blue and White
An octagonal dining room is accentuated by the circular table and light fixture, while the horizontal-striped fabric helps to continue movement around the space.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQtLLQFCPNmAfDhTy1eoSA1JcnELGjXeTZoYOJltY479WQDvIOEpiKW-q5yQp-Q2zNszBm1wM6QacZmEN4BXAlwZmXEnK7Cam3wP7VDLc3gjZT02byiYHlOy58xUY_LP5zQs_Q-4A-M_A/s640/Meg-Caswell%2527s-Design-Portfolio-HGTV-2011-8.jpg)
Simply Elegant Dining
The kitchen eating area is inspired by the client's minimal, monochromatic style.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1hbenmfEwTs0rgkWg3ZKpI2y5gF5pZIT0r5aRgnvpfTN26HsBFMYm-51Sx6wkTUMbP74-R1wUCB6lWlYc-WVmGY16rfAc7TiHactfQ5fXZ15YB26zzGBmGbEUXs6E76fuxdibQnxDwK8/s640/Meg-Caswell%2527s-Design-Portfolio-HGTV-2011-7.jpg)
Traditional Living Space
Caswell creates a layout that showcases the stunning architectural details of the room.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhctJ-LpKwQaS9MGk6DC1CtBImTrlznn6nVn9Qn8-wFpZ3FcywVBPOSWmpiMZXaJ2_gzWrejRLBq3dMAB7TWxWluD1mPGXs91jihqh52SjQp_Due_1vVCjY-mk-fwZ66V5F-J0nxdiwZWE/s640/Meg-Caswell%2527s-Design-Portfolio-HGTV-2011-5.jpg)
Colorful and Vintage
A collection of the homeowner's family antiques dictate the sophisticated yet still bright and lively feel of the space.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhftF-LJPEkHqGlZa6twdtPHS4Yx-wKN-9_RU0kHhyphenhyphennwX2siEkAZv6jc_aupGx3FHMVp9dErS5Y8z0LQUQLgneCGx6dtlm8YVykgY2dQjRaKlaAEldOnMCLSaJK1FUlmmyQwDBAyZ3AlII/s640/Meg-Caswell%2527s-Design-Portfolio-HGTV-2011-2.jpg)
Sophisticated Seating
An elegant floating seating area sits in the transitional space between the living room and dining room.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnL84r_KVBthNgBLx4kh_gxmLQh49JVVzbA3Oh4Ty_ewl-xnSWgovokHl-EQkuMLeLZ8nQpH7IGn-eFHMZUhfBp-dZqajUOCIhGk5hbMLOM8j6moZWuNDgiwoZA06agK_pZs753BF3WRQ/s640/Meg-Caswell%2527s-Design-Portfolio-HGTV-2011-3.jpg)
Light and Airy Living
Caswell designs a living room for a well-known artist and uses the artwork as the focal point of the space.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUi-EIm2ekarJ3MyaWA8Y_Prz8uHleHnqGfZTumqIT2i-G3OPbLgsQk3SP5wwGOv6-ZTt50pjsk8VCqLAa5S606N2nlJZMx4LgJLnS9ejkWrzEPPqwmThMNhmUMVWvHZeCbXK0xaC9ET0/s640/Meg-Caswell%2527s-Design-Portfolio-HGTV-2011-4.jpg)
Family-Friendly Kitchen
The family kitchen features an oversized island for preparation and seating. The space also opens to the family room and a fabulous hidden pantry behind the walnut doors flanked by two refrigerators.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWxlAU_nqC2nhRnd9GeUUm9I9rMDWMsF036Jb-Uf_aXeAm6lF8rzRLCDvz0fA2p2J3scO_Qp-mbGEcSzFnfrW4TGU_7tk0-BRR56-riyE6eygGF_k88Cp6h3ma3vhY9K5nrPH5xTGtKZQ/s640/Meg-Caswell%2527s-Design-Portfolio-HGTV-2011.jpg)