Marie Meko
Senior Interior Designer
City Oasis
The primary challenge for the design team of this upscale, urban condo was to create a sense of luxury living within a limited square-footage blueprint. Clean, modern classic furnishings were selected for beauty and function. The suite provides respite and repose from the fast pace of urban living whether sitting on the updated Sheraton settee with a glass of wine, reading on the upholstered bed, relaxing with guests on the balcony, or surfing the internet at the heirloom-quality secretary. To increase a sense of spaciousness, a light and airy color palette was selected that was inspired by sand, sky, and water evidenced in the lakefront setting. Understated elegance is quietly emphasized in the use of a wool and silk area rug, expansive windows dressed in shimmering sheers with vapor-blue silk panels to frame the spectacular lake view, a reflective crystal chandelier as well as a hand-painted strié wall treatment.
About the result:
Inspired by sand, sky, and water echoing the lakefront setting, the designers achieved an understated and tranquil elegance. An area rug made of wool and silk, expansive window treatments with shimmering shears, a reflective crystal chandelier, and a hand-painted strié wall treatment complete the restorative setting.
Certifications
- Allied Member ASID
Awards
- MN ASID First Place 2015 Singular Residential Living Space
- MN ASID First Place 2014 Special Function Room
- MN ASID First Place 2014 Design is in the Details
- MN ASID Merit Award 2014 Residential - Special Purpose Room
- MN ASID First Place 2009 Special Function Room
- MN ASID Judge's Favorite 2009 Kitchen
"I believe in interpreting classic traditions for contemporary living. An exceptional life deserves an exceptional home."
As an award winning interior designer, Marie’s philosophy is an elegantly curated home, where you can live, enjoy, and entertain.
Marie's years of experience in extraordinary interior design with a classic European flair have resulted in her work being featured in the recently published books, Spectacular Homes of Minnesota and Palm Beach Architecture, as well as LuxDesign Magazine, Traditional Home, Lake Home, Midwest Home Magazine and Renovation Style. Her work has also been televised on HGTV's Room For A Change.
After spending a decade in Santa Monica working for a home builder, Marie returned to Minnesota, but travels regularly to furniture and fabric trade shows in Paris, London and Argentina, always seeking the best and most distinctive options for her clients.
Marie's reputation for working on exclusive and historic properties has led to unique projects including a world-class yacht and a personal aircraft as well as a hotel and winery in Croatia.
She understands that the collaboration between architect, designer and client ensures a successful project.