Meg Jernigan

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School
George Washington University
Expertise
Mid-Century modern architecture & decor, Frugal renovations & DIY hacks, Unconventional design choices & creative reuse
  • In 2023, Meg documented her transformation of an empty metal building into a hostel with a kitchen, bathroom, common areas, and bunk room as well as hiker-friendly outdoor spaces.
  • Her collection of Dwell magazines, a leading architecture and design publication, dates to 2003.
  • She was tapped to redesign and reorganize office space for a Harvard University professor and the nonpublic areas of a destination day spa.

Experience

Meg began her career with the National Park Service in Washington, D.C., but hung up her preservation tools when her love of redesign and restoration drew her to writing. She began her career with the National Park Service in Washington, D.C., but hung up her preservation tools when her love of redesign and restoration drew her to writing. While honing her skills as a renovator, she has published numerous articles, including an item in Southern Living magazine. Meg has restored three homes while residing in them, selling them only when it was time to move. Neglected by previous owners, an architect-designed Mid-Century Modern needed structural repairs and the reversal of lackluster design choices. Removing walls in an unremarkable 1970s ranch created space for a much larger kitchen and open-concept living spaces. Her current project is the restoration of a large Federal-style home. Meg's love of creating beautiful, livable spaces extends to exterior design, including landscape layouts incorporating gardens, hardscapes, and greenery.

Education

Meg attended George Washington University in Washington, D.C., majoring in speech and drama.

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