Chapter 1: Living room  

Meg anchors with Danish pieces, like this bookshelf unit, because of their well-made, classic forms. The 1960s unit displays Meg and Marvin’s ceramic and glass collections.

Meg adds personality to the room with one of her whimsical pillow designs—this one reads “nap,” twice (mateoilasco.com).

The circa 1970s Philippine rattan chairs (from Meg’s mom’s collection) were revived with new cushion fabric.