If you are looking for an interior designer in Citrus Ridge, Florida, you have found her. I am Marilou Stones — an award-winning, licensed interior designer who has been transforming homes across Citrus Ridge and Central Florida for over 40 years.
Whether you are building a new home, renovating an existing property, or refreshing a single room that no longer works for your lifestyle, I offer a clear, step-by-step design process that takes the overwhelm out of every decision.
Professional Experience
Interior Design
State of Florida
Professional Body
Multiple Awards
US, Mexico, UK
Citrus Ridge is a Polk County community at the heart of the US 27 corridor between Davenport and Haines City — an area that has seen substantial residential growth and is home to some of Central Florida’s largest concentrations of vacation rental properties alongside family neighborhoods. Whether you are designing a permanent home that reflects your personal style, furnishing a new build from scratch, or creating a vacation property that needs to look and perform its best from day one, I understand the specific design needs of Citrus Ridge homeowners and investors.
I am not just a designer — I am a creative partner in your project. I am based in Winter Garden and serve Citrus Ridge homeowners, builders, and property investors who want spaces that look beautiful and function for real life. Whether you are designing a family home or a vacation rental that needs to be impressed by the first listing photo, I bring the same level of care and expertise to every project.
Whether you are designing a forever home, renovating a property you have lived in for years, or furnishing a vacation rental that needs to impress from the first listing photo, I bring the same level of care and expertise to every project.
Citrus Ridge is home to both families putting down roots and investors building rental portfolios —
and both deserve interiors that are thoughtfully designed, not just thrown together. Whether your style
is modern and minimal, warm, and traditional, or something entirely your own,
I design your vision — not mine.
From new-build interiors and whole-home renovations to turnkey vacation properties and commercial interiors,
Stones Design LLC brings award-winning design expertise to every Citrus Ridge project.
Yes. I offer free in-home design consultations in Citrus Ridge. We will walk through your space together, discuss how you live and what you want to change, and provide expert guidance tailored to your home, style, and budget.
Yes. Citrus Ridge has one of the highest concentrations of vacation rental properties in the greater Orlando area, and I have extensive experience designing turnkey homes that are fully furnished and guest ready. A well-designed rental photographs better, attract more bookings, and commands higher rates. I can help you create a property that stands out in a competitive market.
Timelines vary depending on the scope. A single-room refresh can take a few weeks, while a full home design or turnkey vacation property typically runs over several months. I provide a clear timeline at the start of every project, so you always know what to expect.
Ready to transform your space? Let’s talk about your
home and bring your vision to life — with a design that is
as functional as it is beautiful.
