If you are looking for an interior designer in Lake Mary, Florida, you have found her. I’m Marilou Stones — an award-winning, licensed interior designer who has been transforming homes across Lake Mary and Central Florida for over 40 years.
Whether you are building a new home, renovating an established 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
Lake Mary is one of Central Florida’s most desirable addresses — a Seminole County community consistently ranked among the best places to live in America. From the executives and professionals working along the I-4 business corridor to the families drawn by top-rated schools, golf course communities like Timacuan and Magnolia Plantation, and the dining and shopping at Colonial TownPark, homeowners here have built lives of quality — and they expect the same from their interiors.
Much of Lake Mary’s housing stock tells its own story. Many of the community’s beautiful custom homes were built in the 1990s and early 2000s, with generous floor plans, mature oak-lined streets, and lakefront settings. These homes have wonderful bones — but their kitchens, bathrooms, and finishes are often ready for a thoughtful update. Alongside them, newer builds near downtown Lake Mary call for interiors that feel current without being cold.
I understand both sides of that picture. I bring 40 years of design experience, a deep knowledge of renovation and remodeling, and a practical understanding of how Florida’s climate shapes every material, color, and layout decision.
I’m not just a designer — I’m a creative partner in your project. I am based in Winter Garden and serve Lake Mary homeowners, builders, and realtors who want interiors that live up to this community’s reputation for quality. I understand how to honor the character of an established Lake Mary home while bringing it fully up to date — and I deliver spaces that are polished, functional, and truly 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.
Lake Mary homeowners are accomplished people who invest in quality — in their careers, their families, and the homes where they gather. Whether your style is classic and timeless, warm and transitional, or fresh and modern, I design to your vision — not mine.
From whole-home renovations and kitchen and bath remodels to single-room refreshes, turnkey projects, and commercial interiors, Stones Design LLC brings award-winning design expertise to every Lake Mary project.
I offer a full range of interior design services including new construction and custom build design, home renovation and remodeling, kitchen and bathroom design, 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 Lake Mary. 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 renovation project typically runs over several months. For larger Lake Mary properties, I provide a detailed timeline at the start, so you always know what to expect.
Yes. Many Lake Mary homes were built in the 1990s and early 2000s and have excellent bones — they simply need updating. I refresh kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, lighting, and color palettes while respecting the home’s original architecture. We can phase the work room by room, so you get a current, cohesive look without the disruption or cost of a full gut renovation.
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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