If you are looking for an interior designer in Horizon West, Florida, you have found her. I’m Marilou Stones — an award-winning, licensed interior designer who has been transforming homes across Horizon West and Central Florida for over 40 years.
Whether you are moving into 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
Horizon West is one of the fastest-growing communities in the entire United States — a master-planned area of west Orange County where brand-new neighborhoods, town centers, and family communities are taking shape at remarkable pace. From the developments around Hamlin and Lakeside to the newer communities along Avalon Road and beyond, thousands of homeowners are moving into homes that are beautifully built on the outside but need a considered interior vision to feel complete. That is exactly where I come in.
I understand the design opportunity — and the challenge — that comes with new-build homes in Horizon West. Builder-grade finishes, open floor plans that need definition, and rooms that feel empty without the right furniture, color palette, and layout are all things I work with every day. I also know how Florida’s climate shapes every design decision, from materials and finishes to natural light.
I’m not just a designer — I’m a creative partner in your project. I am based in neighboring Winter Garden, right next to Horizon West, and I have watched this community grow from the ground up. I work closely with Horizon West homeowners, builders, and realtors who want spaces that go beyond builder-grade and feel genuinely personal.
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.
Horizon West is a community of new beginnings — families moving into their first Florida home, couples upgrading to more space, and homeowners who want their interiors to feel as intentional as the community they have chosen to live in. Whether your style is modern and minimal, warm and traditional, or something entirely your own, I design to your vision — not mine.
From new-build interiors and builder upgrades to whole-home designs and turnkey projects,
Stones Design LLC brings award-winning design expertise to every Horizon West home.
I offer a full range of interior design services including new construction and builder upgrade design, home renovation and remodeling, room-by-room refreshes, furniture selection and space planning, color consulting, and complete turnkey projects — designed and furnished from scratch, right down to the linens. I also work on commercial and hospitality interiors.
Yes. I offer free in-home design consultations in Horizon West. We’ll 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.
Timelines vary depending on the scope. A single-room refresh can take a few weeks, while a full home design or turnkey project typically runs over several months. I provide a clear timeline at the start of every project, so you always know what to expect.
Absolutely. This is one of the most common requests I get from Horizon West homeowners. A new-build home gives you a clean canvas, but builder-grade finishes, default color schemes, and empty rooms can leave it feeling impersonal. I help you make considered choices — from paint colors and lighting to furniture layouts and soft furnishings — so your home feels like yours from the day you move in.
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.
Marilou Stones is an award-winning, licensed interior designer and ASID member serving Winter Garden and Central Florida for over 40 years.
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