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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/AVvXsEiDh32GxIKUacfFnm9LPvzjiOHztG7oyNkAMBQO12-6YSjtRxlO2kwJuPnD8RDeevBarea8VOsNAZoSrnaunc5cIiXVzBRpGvI3TcCzfP8M02E2XNgqDskNXODYmW7xHV3mU-ld1E-MITQ/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/AVvXsEiqJuZ2BpGBjoih7_NWbUZEfh9eQ7InnX7uDObS2tGb2B_s5JgX9f7ON6Sgikc0-L3EWm5h-X3qq-_FmynaYlI7E6d9Sk4UpVCxcpIu9r08NuoyCgrNEaoA_6gd630XMaaEum2Dx9p8oYg/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/AVvXsEhFtLHk-XdhkCp23JccAEPPdXdm2vyTzzdrEsc6dOoS7UHVRhtk7-KztzU8CDMJq2-khYKPzluS8eVNj3tmTJz4XspRIBgt4ho5FCM7ku_unaIPKZSxYOJq_PkTRdq3Y1KG1GTmmO758wE/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/AVvXsEhnjGJS-nLSUZo3fU9oVnE8nCf4RuoZL4W0gBNFQQtC2W5mS_KfMRMrDmlfxhs76-8WpJZFyeAdHStZZZ-KmSTzwzraDFZkvLUjkGqKt-G2jsnibzeCquiJlxuADoY0mAuwxqciGqkUC4Y/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/AVvXsEikmp196qVbLaUxA41089YTkeEs0Hw1fIK7QFhT5r8-ipjhLNaAMQvDLBv9zvQ3o8QHg19yifHff0rxJXMSNE42Xxx_FpVeIJaU3TB7f6p9q41SJZcTSNxke0s4rtIyLIVtHgY25546vH8/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/AVvXsEjH9Mnrn8p2MW4X10SQ5u6QrxM3ISLuC9WYklpM6KqLZeicgGY7VAN8blh_03UP28sxPGxy1YAP8Gviqrwcu17YLZJt5fMmcKm61-ukLL9raJfb8xh7qt31J6a1TN0S7wyHFPFm0wNXK0U/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/AVvXsEhSEftZrz5Vbiwf-x9Dc0SlA6suXlofiIa4Y_FaWslIt3zazYakh6GC9j3gJlTCaeQehrA8qa_Q81Ut0toxgmTXboJIX55ckpmBYZif17GTAA4oowdXBYgBVQs3O-o1Il-gIHp7DQnuWY8/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/AVvXsEh2xgzWoNj3RwAZoWSbhnWUocdBiCiNRBijswzF1o_UQiDcEkFGx5uoVkd2NkrDQY5UB2uY9d7KC8xVCKOaD1nyZHxxpIOku-52Gy6J8kiJiCtRePW2ZkZAlPzlr4cCs9w_5aUwNCZes6g/s640/Meg-Caswell%2527s-Design-Portfolio-HGTV-2011.jpg)