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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/AVvXsEhFSfJVJVjHPJ0m6Kh3qub6CrIJIBhppJEDPDYNL_Hu7L-g_YWJldk2CdrqF7d4DAzy6i8KtaZ4IyS0xTSJsXUGrVVooxTNS9JLRQ2gROqUMMEWCVRcoaRBiPMSasP4MVf3hC-83eGcgEk/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/AVvXsEiw01Cq6aBtAA8JFyzpQ-YGqAC1B20S6f5yB9gB-8XfjmQWjcPIF3rcFl0xoB9eJh6xjG1DwE9XeRqERNbtzpKK7OV5QrLcqytsYnWaq6rfiUFAtwDlDi2Rsc__CajqvUebPZIGcq-rAK0/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/AVvXsEgrTdcBYtOREwZ3fyXouhPmGgxA8SXWQHhkAOhEIAfT6PQAsFi4VqOgvFjKBB35Ok3tdkzpXeeMBMMU88RN-H0JLNMWAYugf8gkvq_01qpsfIxKiH7mUHxuSBVLeTp-7an64Omdj0p5nz4/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/AVvXsEjNBU2CqqX7tgAAgSLadFdTtB2DiIAdmncLWvwTd6V3hAh5SSo7QmNnlbwpNNp85PAPt0iKckrGASK2uBqqOOSRYrDQpzzh3WrUfBr_Rc6MLjt8jC8h_GHfjEGFtFMWMrxnB6dv2YvDQ84/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/AVvXsEhzAgSdx0m6CiubiEhHljtpJTloZhOG95TyuBsH3h_kL5GOybGHxXlSJEGR4mixWLDD-uG15nS444wkGFUPWO2BipcWU-tBaxX6Punz9otL79_yO72LBoFa0vy03NlqurSYphnXPPToNPE/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/AVvXsEjakaapFLxXujTUwEyMgMqytaWqgxbEkMX9Nkr1rwizLePXUmEvffa56Ob0SlHfEcboKZc2ippc5hu1wqx3YFkg9Tyur7Y78PeDVMP1feqWyfIJwSTMIhHTDawL1U69Bkfo_pyVypxw0Qo/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/AVvXsEh-My_yYBE9H-n3yczu6O0rIzuQupceEaPImL_ZDfm03A7Dk-d64WnfmDuU5MMziYS2iRDb0dm96nP7D4CPFbDSXObFcyQekbMgof3yjJ_LRh73tdaonBWv8QPcWr0qiqptZESiy9dCUSI/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/AVvXsEhd2tnRF7J2T1sY4q9PfC08SME_akko2q4D9-ra55DAVlIP6T_LMS8JBsC7ktl-6gfDvIFrOt7-3sDIBjk07fVGtUMLDC12BvHGKFULYlVvFUBif0Gw9-Kj0pLYlxVH6Xei8_E2JsW-oBI/s640/Meg-Caswell%2527s-Design-Portfolio-HGTV-2011.jpg)