Marie Meko
Senior Interior Designer
Modern Family
When a legendary 1920’s lakefront estate came on the market, the client commissioned Marie Meko to help transform the aging but still-lovely house into a modern family home. Instead of recreating the past with a period restoration, they embraced the opportunity to renovate, rebuild, and add on to the home to reflect the many facets of the client’s lifestyle while honoring the pedigree and graceful bones of the house.
About the result:
By utilizing space from a former hallway, Marie was able to create a bar to also serve the dining room and library. A spectacular, backlit honey onyx bar top draws guests in for a cocktail. On either side of the diamond-paned window, Marie lined the walls with mirrors and glass shelves, and arranged colorful bottles and crystal decanters to catch the light. A trio of bar stools upholstered in leopard and black leather invites guests to linger in this luxurious, new-old space.
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.