Frederic Magazine - July 2025
Marika Meyer renovated her 1949 Colonial by drawing inspiration from her decorator grandmother’s neoclassical style, blending vintage furnishings, meaningful family pieces, and sophisticated patterns. The result is a timeless, personal home that honors tradition while feeling uniquely her own.
Interior designer Marika Meyer renovated her 1949 Colonial in Chevy Chase, Maryland, drawing inspiration from her grandmother, decorator Marika Moore Aires. Embracing neoclassical proportions and traditional beauty, Meyer infused the home with vintage furnishings, meaningful heirlooms, and sophisticated patterns. With help from architect Peter Miles, she restored original architectural details lost in a 1990s remodel and reworked the layout to improve flow—especially in the living room, which had five doorways and only one window.
Meyer curated the interiors with carefully selected vintage pieces like Hickory Chair armchairs, a Paul McCobb coffee table, and Drexel chests, reimagined with modern finishes. A portrait commissioned by her grandmother guided the color palette of cool blues and greens throughout the home. Signature pattern play, such as Schumacher’s Brighton Pavilion wallpaper and Imperial Trellis fabric, added flair while keeping the design grounded in tradition.
Highlights include a chinoiserie-inspired dining room, a cozy banquette in the breakfast nook, and a butler’s pantry-turned-bar. Personal touches—like Meyer’s own paintings and custom fabrics—reflect her fine arts background and deep connection to family heritage. The result is a home that feels both timeless and personal, echoing her grandmother’s gracious style with a fresh, curated sensibility.