![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVtGMq-D8NOsnYzXxYp4zmAsL14OWgoiO5GOjqGawCxmXAalASgb90AC-3eA8P3HobbS9AEx3sntoIHzyFLKfhpfivKQehpdcWPwoBG1W_TRozBLlixbtBeEiT8ytTxlZyHYrvLotYCNI/s320/Meg+Caswell.bmp)
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.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4XcTSSQDFdovhW5khAtJi-aMBT06V4ByoIcIFkz1KRJyXqweO2CT5FZA6QP3bVB_mSzSl-h-NqvFI0bQJ-WuTruNoJ_NUSioJZLlTIum70G1BxpbuX5K5_-RH-9ZI5Xhw1qXIil6tUWo/s640/Meg-Caswell%2527s-Design-Portfolio-HGTV-2011-6.jpg)
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/AVvXsEiH4JbvxMA9rN1QkSbI_si8y77P_r9PKP23Y7d1mAs3BCfqs0NwwjbimG5pzBhxieh4XLKYhXMVUMZonlb8lchkZY8K04G2TGTH1lzZM9wKsbg4qfZzJ-VEbyrGXDnEkOAQXlSf5nMc_1M/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/AVvXsEi1fqTsFOoNItrKUw124q5ZAo2Q175RdXZac1KMevdJBGcpf6zlZtFe9fdgho-Py6PEUFADZKKWTBsI3YThPGBu8hUqhTVDozJ73GZQWpXtGziPKDkeQAv7Mi_zMonFWx7Mgl5U9R92x0A/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/AVvXsEhUPZ6SWY8I7FX7m6KCnP0fD-AqskNXfFJa4XZJDfBVWwOUuNjRM_BZtTe6bijL4C92zUzRPS5xz3AUjP6uVE5tyClUPwJE5Whoyhdd7zQMCfDTJeKvJFNEhBxzAn1auODRG0bWj3r6mHM/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/AVvXsEjsy1g80h5npWi3n0-6ax5c557HHGVp_p6FQDVwqYaYDva_KdC_S6wAuhM924AAuylgGSEgVTnXZO98oAuq3MxZXHoyGvrZBXcee1guGWL6ZjRVjQa1d9-nlX4s0GE5iUERnXlXuZftevc/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/AVvXsEhWmxcMCBIkwpaKCpkDdAyhf5ZjbGwZIOQEv89iOZ5Bz3chYHI-qI1IZhsdS2J6OyzngTswVMBLOjtDRJXEn5Njgf3cBzH62VNQnoHSGQkq8NSdLN50sFeLy03b1unERhM41GQBYLkueL0/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/AVvXsEhpEJuCtL5XP79zTuM6aGzcsZUlt9MDfnK6bqS7gTVTT2SHmlBrQhrhDin11-Evoy7vrfDEXDpnLwkxyrxgyyYIoCOJsZvMtRwxNgtS_XCCmHwqtOvJDwb9ddYtzYgJlVxId2WMAeI-uDg/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/AVvXsEgCcF1GKlwUesvrMed71IFY4YRRjECGUOuXZ7d2w0jLmbI52VjpYVGjhUuAbwKn-erxx-_ZPVVT4GAOWZQSah1D1qH2LKRIhRo6AbRQ79fJv4MzEcVlpgv7A3vMPm9B56bltLIajRRZClA/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/AVvXsEhzaDVQ7QMeuRssXj_YlMa1ljAO_kv_49lBnfVMnI4ccC57NYO3NkqXFDq-HOdfvgD10vcws4uls30vi4mtCpjpvEf26yYtZ-3KM5F9UVqXbrY7Hp00J8URLCIuX_fYBBgiv21bL9hWvzg/s640/Meg-Caswell%2527s-Design-Portfolio-HGTV-2011.jpg)