If you are looking for an interior designer in Minneola, Florida, you have found her. I’m Marilou Stones — an award-winning, licensed interior designer who has been transforming homes across Minneola 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
Minneola is a small but fast-growing South Lake County city sitting right between Clermont and Winter Garden along the Florida Turnpike corridor. Once a quiet rural community, it has seen significant new residential development in recent years — particularly around the Hills of Minneola and the newer master-planned neighborhoods bringing families into the area. I understand the mix of brand-new homes that need a complete interior vision and established properties that are ready for a thoughtful update. Florida’s climate shapes every design decision, from materials and finishes to color palettes and natural light, and I bring that understanding to every Minneola project.
I’m not just a designer — I’m a creative partner in your project. I am based in neighbouring Winter Garden, just minutes from Minneola, and I work closely with homeowners, builders, and realtors across the area who want spaces that look beautiful and function for real life.
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.
Minneola is a community finding its stride — growing quickly while still holding on
to the small-town feel that attracted families here in the first place.
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 single-room refreshes
and commercial interiors, Stones Design LLC brings award-winning design
expertise to every Minneola project.
I offer a full range of interior design services including new construction 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. I also work on commercial and hospitality interiors.
Yes. I offer free in-home design consultations in Minneola. 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. I provide a clear timeline at the start of every project, so you always know what to expect.
Very close. I am based in neighboring Winter Garden, just minutes from Minneola. I know the area well — including the newer developments around the Hills of Minneola — and I work regularly with homeowners and builders across the community.
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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