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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/AVvXsEhDG-z5vMz_bXe8jZvDXw0zvOsBkpMhBJgBAI5BYaIeoGdvDTBFAEYbb7hmrRW2K3g0C-qbQPtNfoGl6sc_WZwds0PQngRFvly6p7lwUBmNJJ3nM9ogzIQZ5OjIb5zabCLfIGwckWiNbeo/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/AVvXsEjlORu1aRWfVd0IRALYOS1z1dXBWwQHyOWWnQ3tCOqvFzQeaqi644OiMcrkMrOlBQuzYOimY7djnUAIvpBze9tHbT1_13g2vIMTjsK8NLeY5xGi3y6WTCxGgWiDBnh_cdDlsWOTnUicunc/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/AVvXsEjyaEmsSlD6URdTFNJAYEJZVk5QRaBgLmywHlkOCjLL-n6wbDscyZ9Ycdxtz-6l10KdyKrbW_rWxpsKiRz9JhZ5yhBHDDnmfap33t8eGwlL8FrhHdyI_tBcpics5tMC_WyPJ_ZgcKQ1_X8/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/AVvXsEj5o9k17T_bWZGYZ0j5E6WSLpeQPlGtZ7tiDTVqtnr37Df0COhmdcb05-ihG-Hw0PpaSXUSrxqUXGiXFmUuutGG8Yr9PKiUX5YnSYJ43QyYdZb2iCckFViLDIbzFPS_PxbQbSRq0WQcGjk/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/AVvXsEhSJxE7YRtjUcHxSnuWlf9I2IH002X6bt1ndeR7VPStV_freB5a0HKjgQzq0meTHfB1WQXGqUT47QBC0-yG5tgYOmN5quaquRH2bT91uCL-PtQKjGtdjmnjH7XSStxEfydJtA-KKItD_j8/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/AVvXsEhFgR6q-d3Dz5ccZlUn6Yxr9ixl4Zm_oLcDyuhjUyDOPnSTRVIaDj6eBEEIz1t8UheSR9FjitZH-wyjFPWGdcs5T5hfRMqeWEuYvToQYQa_Ptk5WqmoQX_0iOWok0LgCp7AGsO0ui89fqc/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/AVvXsEhYhFJoOyWg-wp2ui9uiJdBSUXaQLLEZLlifcQwe_v_dzfwunvOdzJ_Bx2ChXISJ239N8vthtVEYtAF2UkrJria1czL2AeaUc6BddPwNTsgwjHeotrdv92WR6Pf7fh6ISAJV8OQO50VZng/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/AVvXsEjKWJalfJj8aAjJIhVYYoq2COkhLpQqdFen1S9xAf352ni6igdRMJ3t4feMDLxM3Tu8S-Zc9KRYlUivpp6LYp4InK-AQWbBjOqBkonpU0oJ9-FeRtaPTulx70NntHmqq4xHywJn6Im1sIY/s640/Meg-Caswell%2527s-Design-Portfolio-HGTV-2011.jpg)