Marie Meko
Senior Interior Designer
In Vino Veritas
Marie and her client’s goal was to create a winery that was in harmony with the geographic area of Croatia. Originally they planned to configure the winery within an existing structure but that was not possible. A new structure was necessary to facilitate the wine making process from start to finish; from crushing grapes to guests sampling the end product in appropriately elegant surroundings. Marie’s involvement was from concept to completion. This included interviewing architects, builders and project managers in order to accomplish her client’s vision of an established winery. The real challenge was executing their vision in a remote, foreign location. She had to overcome language barriers and government restrictions... not to mention her only experience with wine was drinking it! In her quest for knowledge of the wine business, she discovered a world renowned builder famous for building classic, old world wine cellars using traditional practices and time-honored construction techniques.
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.