Home & Design - Summer 2025
Thank you to Home & Design Magazine for featuring Marika’s recent home renovation on the cover of their Designer Issue. We are thrilled to be included in an issue that highlights the talented designers in Washington, D.C. and their homes.
In Home & Design’s Summer 2025 issue, designer Marika Meyer shares how she transformed a 1949 center-hall Colonial in Somerset, Maryland, into her family’s forever home. After writing a heartfelt letter to the elderly owner—who had also raised two boys in the house—Meyer was invited to visit and soon after purchased the property. Though the home had great flow and solid bones, earlier renovations called for a fresh perspective.
Collaborating with architect Peter Miles, Meyer reimagined the rear of the house, replacing a dated 1990s kitchen with a bright, conservatory-style space featuring expansive windows and a raised ceiling that connect to the garden. The new layout includes an oversized island, cozy banquette, and a much-improved flow for both everyday living and entertaining.
Throughout the rest of the home, Meyer thoughtfully reworked passageways, added a powder room and coat closet, and converted the original kitchen into a butler’s pantry. She layered in timeless vintage pieces and cherished family heirlooms, honoring her grandmother’s classic style while keeping things fresh and livable.
A bold touch of whimsy appears in the living room, where Farrow & Ball’s iconic Lotus wallpaper—instantly recognized by her sons from their previous home—brings a sense of continuity and comfort. “Now it really feels like home,” one of them remarked.