Meghan Jay Design

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Meghan Jay Design

Curating joyful homes, blending vintage charm with modern style. Let's create a space you love.

05/24/2026

The right interior design resources make all the difference. Before anything is selected for a home, our studio is researching, vetting, editing, and narrowing down the details that will actually support the way our clients live.

Furniture. Fabric. Wallpaper. Lighting. Vintage pieces. Custom finishes. Trades. Vendors.
 The list is long, and the editing matters.

As a full-service residential interior design studio serving Chicago’s North Shore and beyond, our job is not to show clients endless options.

It’s to bring forward the right ones.

The ones that feel personal.
 Collected. Layered. Colorful. Character-filled.
 And worth the investment.

Because good design isn’t just about making a home beautiful.

It’s about knowing what belongs, what lasts, and what will make the home feel like a true reflection of the people living in it.

Planning a renovation, custom build, or full furnishings project? We’d love to help bring more color, character, and intention into your home.

Inquire through the link in our bio.

04/17/2026

I can’t believe it’s already been a year since this cabana at the Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens🍊

Revisiting our cabana, a project that began as a full reimagining and became a study in layered sourcing, materiality, and collected design.

Swipe through for the before and after, where structure, color, and detail were thoughtfully introduced to create a space that feels both relaxed and considered.

This space came together through an incredible group of collaborators, each element intentionally sourced to add depth, texture, and cohesion.

Grateful to the team who helped bring this to life:

A look back at that continues to reflect how we approach full-home interiors, layered, intentional, and designed to evolve over time.

04/14/2026

What a space holds before it’s lived in and what it becomes over time.

For this Modern Georgian home on Chicago’s North Shore, the initial photos captured the design’s structure, proportion, palette, and architectural intent.

The final installation is where those decisions begin to settle in, layered with materials and furnishings that feel as though they’ve always belonged.

As a full-service interior design studio, we approach each home as a whole, considering how every element, from millwork to sourcing, works together from the outset.

The result is a home that feels cohesive, personal, and quietly complete from the very beginning.

We’re currently accepting a limited number of design projects nationwide.

Featured in Sheridan Road.

Photography by Nathan Kirkman
Styling by Jennifer DeCleene

04/12/2026

Another milestone for our studio, our Modern Georgian project on Chicago’s North Shore, is featured in Sheridan Road.

A study in balance, this North Shore Chicago home preserves the structure and symmetry of classic Georgian architecture while introducing warmth, texture, and a more relaxed, livable approach to modern interiors.

We’re so grateful to our clients for trusting us with their home.

Photography by Nathan Kirkman
Styling by Jennifer DeCleene

04/07/2026

Two years ago, I lost my little shadow Ollie.

Time has softened things, but it hasn’t erased the instinct to turn around and expect him to be there. I still do it, more often than I’d like to admit.

Losing a pet is a quiet kind of heartbreak - woven into the everyday in ways you don’t anticipate. And yet, loving him was one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life. I’d choose it again, every time. Miss you, buddy.

📷: Heather Talbert

04/01/2026

Zoom in on this one right away 👀

This space is all about layered interiors. A mix of vintage pieces, custom upholstery, and collected objects that bring depth and balance to a room.

But there’s a very small detail hidden in here..

Curious if you’ll catch it!

       

09/02/2025

It’s hard to believe that September is already here! The mornings in Chicago are starting to feel a bit chilly, and I must admit, it’s making me crave all things cozy.

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about entryways—they are the first hello and the last goodbye of a home.

Here’s a look at my own entryway. A significant source of inspiration in this space was the original mosaic, featuring a combination of burnt orange, maroon, and forest green tiles, colors that are typically found in Victorian interiors.

I knew I wanted the space to feel rich and moody, so I leaned into the dark green tones. It creates such a cozy and inviting atmosphere, perfect for this time of year.

What’s a design element that excites you for the change of seasons?

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08/27/2025

It’s been a busy end to summer! We’ve had a few whirlwind project installs, and it’s been so fun to see everything come together. My life lately has been a series of gorgeous project installs and quiet moments at home (thanks to back to school), and I’m loving the rhythm of it all.

I’ve been thinking a lot about the blend of old and new that makes a house feel like a home, and this carousel is a perfect example of what I mean. Both of these homes are older, so it was important to keep their existing character and bring in timeless, vintage details where they were missing.

Take a peek at the entry mosaic we designed for our client’s Victorian home (hello, classic Greek key pattern!), and we’re in love with our client’s primary bathroom, where the walnut vanity, the stunning tile, and the unlacquered brass all feel so modern and timeless at the same time. The goal is always to create a space that feels personal, functional, and of course, beautiful.

What’s one design detail in your home that you couldn’t live without? Drop it in the comments below!

08/19/2025

Pinch me! We’re a finalist in not one, but two categories! Vote for our Color + Pattern and Outdoor Oasis projects in HGTV’s 2025 Designer of the Year Awards.

Voting runs through September 25th at 5:00 PM EST. You can vote once per day (yes, every single day!) and help us bring home the People’s Pick Award.

Photography by and
Styling by

Here’s how to vote:

Click the link IN BIO

Under Color + Pattern:
Scroll through the “photo bubbles” at the top until you find ours — we’re the bubble titled:

“Modern Georgian Home Designed With Warmth”

Under Outdoor Oasis:
Scroll through the “photo bubbles” at the top until you find ours — we’re the bubble titled:

“Historic Pool Cabana Design Influenced by the 1920s”

Click “View” then hit Vote — it’s that easy!

Every vote truly counts, and your support means the world to us! Thank you for helping us shine on the national stage and celebrate the beauty of outdoor living and using color + pattern in design!

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