Design Crushin’ Now: M+M Interior Design

Sisters Leslie Martin and Kimberly Meardon know their way around family friendly designs as liveable as they are chic. How do they crush it with their firm over at M+M Interior Design? Call me biased, but those Chicago roots mean Midwest magic is likely in play. We understand and honor timeless design and sensibilities up in here! Also, we may be slightly more influenced by nature’s seasons outside than fashion seasons trending on New York catwalks or Rodeo Drive. High style? Appreciation for art and architecture? Yep. But excess fuss and pretense? Nah.

Cheerful, classic, and colorful sunroom by M+M Interior Design (photo: Heather Talbert).

Photography: Heather Talbert

Design Crushin’: M+M Interior Design

So much poetry and music singing in their work which you can discover HERE.

Timeless and classic interior by M+M Interior Design.
M+M Interior Design
Funny Midwesterner tweet from @midwestern_ope about an Uber ride on Hello Lovely Studio. #midwestnice #midwesterners #funnylifequotes
Coastal cozy canopy bed with curtains - M+M Interior Design (photo: Heather Talbert).
Beautiful kitchen by M+M Interior Design with Zellige backsplash.
Funny humor quote about Midwesterners from @midwestern_ope on Hello Lovely Studio. #midwesthumor #coldweatherhumor #fallquotes
Serene, classic, and muted mudroom by M+M Interior Design (photo: Heather Talbert).
Light-filled coastal living room with wing chair - M+M Interior Design (photo: Heather Talbert).
Funny humor quote about Midwesterners from @midwestern_ope on Hello Lovely Studio. #midwesthumor #midwesterners #midwestliving
Coastal bunk room by M+M Interior Design (photo: Heather Talbert).
Heritage style breakfast nook with banquette - M+M Interior Design (photo: Heather Talbert).
Self-compassion quote from Michele of Hello Lovely. #personalgrowth #selfcompassion
Classic living room with blue and chinoiserie chic - M+M Interior Design (photo: Heather Talbert).
Cheerful, classic, and colorful sunroom by M+M Interior Design (photo: Heather Talbert).

Leslie Martin’s La Jolla Home

We explored Leslie Martin’s gorgeous beach cottage in THIS, and I was inspired to create a mood capturing some of that Hamptons meets California chic:

M+M Interior Design - coastal living room in La Jolla.

Leslie’s kitchen is not necessarily what you would expect in a beach cottage. Look at this timeless European-influenced beauty!

Farrow & Ball Jitney painted cabinets in a lovely timeless kitchen with stone backsplash - @m_m_interior_design. #farrowandballjitney

Thank goodness she shared the name of the paint color for her cabinets since my FB followers were dying to know it!

Stone Backsplash & Microwave Controversies

Followers also had plenty to say about the practicality of living with a stone backsplash, and I can’t say I understand what the fuss is about. How are people actually cooking and living in their kitchens?

Funny Genx quote about confusion about time from @hellolanemoore on Hello Lovely Studio. #genxtweets #genxhumor

Because not everyone is tossing marinara around or messily frying chicken regularly. There are easy hacks for protecting the stone, not the least of which is simply placing a protective board at the back of the range as necessary.

Funny poignant tweet about thought terminating cliches by @colindickey on Hello Lovely Studio. #theresatermforthat

I suppose it is tricky for some people to imagine that design is a personal, mindful pursuit that starts with how you want to live in the space. For a home cook who does a lot of deep frying or bubbling over sauces? Maybe not this design.

Farrow & Ball Jitney cabinets in beautiful timeless kitchen with over-grouted stone backsplash - @m_m_interior_design. #timelesskitchen #farrowandballjitney #stonebacksplash #europeanluxury
Farrow & Ball JITNEY – MM Design

The placement of the microwave was also highly triggering for a few. hahahaha. Not strange at all for me since it is at a range’s oven level and where my own microwave is placed. For some reason, seeing a microwave at this level in a kitchen island never creates a stir.

Fermoie Shell Grotto fabric upholstery on sofa - M+M Interior Design.
That Fermoie Shell Grotto upholstered sofa is sublime!

Peace to you right where you are.

-michele

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White Slipcovered Sofa
SHOP MY HOME!
29″ Whitewashed Table Lamp Set of 2
White Matelasse Quilt on MY BED
SHOP MY BATH!
Trees White Wallpaper Mural
Round Farmhouse Table
Myla Slipcover Sofa
Deconstructed Wingback Bed
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Milagro Heart
Slipcovered Dining Chair
Rustic Farmhouse Stool
Edgecombe End Table
Parisian Style Iron Table Lamp  33.5″
Black or Bronze Accent Table
French Stripe Basket Set
White Cotton Crochet Bed Skirt
French Country Rattan Basket Set
Marble Subway Mosaic Tile
Rattan Basket With Lid
White Ruffle Bedding
Seagrass Basket Set
Schumacher Wild Things Wallpaper
Slipcovered Sofa
Upholstered Dining Arm Chair
Shop My Breakfast Nook
White Matelasse Quilt
Tree Mural Wallpaper
Faux Potted French Lavender
Shaw Daybed
Distressed White French Country Chandelier
French Country Headboard
Oval Back Counter Stool, Set of 2
Antique Brass Pharmacy Floor Lamp
Round French Tufted Ottoman
Kinston Wood Bench
Italian Candelabra Chandelier
Slipcovered Linen Chair
Warner Upholstered Bench
Rustic Country French Dresser
Laurel Wreath Mirror
Round Farmhouse Dining Table
Reclaimed Wood Dresser
Louis Upholstered Bench
Pardon My French Doormat
Stripe Turkish Towel Throw
Pamela Arm Chair
Sweater Weave Basket
French Carved Wood Chandelier
Terracotta Pots & Basket
French Country Wood Chandelier
French Linen Dining Chair
Gustavian Cabinet
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Bar Stool
Beachy White Slipcovered Sofa
Rattan Armchair
Diptyque Oyedo Candle
Cross Back Dining Chair
French Country Candle Holder
French Industrial Metal Chairs (4)
Designer Favorite Wall Mirror
Holborn Lantern Pendant
French Country 6-Light Chandelier
Tray Side Table
French Country Upholstered Arm Chair
Wicker Trunk Set
French Ticking Stripe Pillow
Jute Area Rug
Mohair Throw
Rustic Industrial Farmhouse Shelves
Belgian Linen Sofa
White Duvet & Bedding
Rustic Wood Candlestick Set
French Market Basket
Linen Modern Wing Chair
French Country Farmhouse Baskets
Concrete Pillar Table Lamp
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Style Lamp
Kendall Skirted Dining Chair
White Charleston Sofa
Scrubbed Wood 5-Light Chandelier
Arched Champagne Wall Mirror
Moravian Star 1-Light Pendant
Highback Armchair
Mini Pendant Light
White Vase Set
Round Woven Placemat Set
Cashmere Throw With Fringe
Wreath Doormat
Fireclay Farm Sink (Reinhard, 30″)
White Waffle Coverlet
Light Grey Vienna Quilt
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Linen Duvet Set
Round Marble Side Table
Rustic Pedestal Farm Table
Rattan Hanging Chair Swing