DESIGN MADE PERSONAL

About Interior Cues

A woman with gray and black hair in a black blouse standing in an office with shelves and a desk, looking at the camera with her hand on her chin.

Mariana Gardner, founder and principal designer of Interior Cues, believes a home should reflect the people who live in it—welcoming, comfortable, and distinctly personal. With design as her lifelong passion, she brings an instinctive approach to every project, blending timeless classics with modern lines and thoughtful details to create spaces that feel both fresh and enduring.

Every project begins with listening. Mariana and her team take the time to understand how clients live and what inspires them, then collaborate with trusted trade partners and artisans to bring that vision to life. The results are interiors that balance style with function—spaces designed not just to be admired, but to be lived in every day.

Whether it’s a new construction or a renovation project, Interior Cues guides the process with creativity and practicality. Mariana’s goal is to deliver more than a polished design—she creates homes that tell a story, celebrate individuality, and foster a true sense of belonging.

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Every home needs a soul. It is important to put the person in the space by celebrating their individual style; otherwise, it’s just a space.

MARIANA GARDNER, PRINCIPAL DESIGNER & FOUNDER

Client Testimonials

I cannot say enough positive things about my past year's experience working with Mariana Gardner and Interior Cues. She is a very effective and consistent communicator who delivers confidence that she has the design process under complete control. Mariana is on-point with her style and selection recommendations, and as a result, you end up with an amazing and unique space — I did! Mariana is the ultimate professional on all fronts, and I highly recommend!

Robbin D.
Mariana is amazing at what she does! She helped us with the design of a professional office. She was able to gather input from all members of our team, while keeping us on track, as time was of the essence. The results are beautiful! Not only do we all love it, but we have received so many compliments from clients. Highly recommend!

Lauri K.
I have used Interior Cues for over 7 years with various projects — large and small. Mariana is a fabulous interior designer. She is so talented at seeing the big picture and pulling fabrics and colors together to work well throughout my house, while keeping with my style. It’s been almost 5 years since we remodeled the kitchen, and I still love every detail like it is brand new.

Lynn
Mariana is amazing. She helped me with a complete interior update of our home. Her professionalism is spot on and such a joy to work with!

Lee S.
Mariana is top-notch! She provided us excellent end-to-end design ideas and selections from the time we picked the plans for our new house through move-in. Can’t recommend her enough.

Ron F.
Mariana was excellent to work with. She understood my style and made the process effortless for me. She chose the perfect colors for my home. Highly recommend.

Liz P.
I've worked with Mariana and Interior Cues over the last 5 years on multiple large and small projects. She is truly wonderful in her ability to help you find exactly what you want and need. Mariana can push your boundaries a bit so that you end up with an exceptional result. I appreciate her respect for our budget. You won't be pushed to spend more than you need! I always keep her number handy for when a new idea or project pops up!

Sherry M.
I built a new house this year and reached out to Mariana for help with interior design. The whole project far exceeded my expectations. Pricing was fair and transparent, and I would highly recommend this business.

Shane C.
Mariana is not only my designer, but she has also become one of our friends. We have worked together for 15+ years on 5 major projects and other fun little ones, too! She was an integral key player in building our dream home. She has assisted with many overhauls/re-designs on various properties we own or have owned over the years. Our latest project is the remodel of an 80+ year old home. Mariana has made it functional for our family. She has brought us an up-to-date, modern vibe but kept the integrity of the very traditional home.

Precia S.

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About Interior Cues

Every home needs a soul. It is important to put the person in the space by celebrating their individual style; otherwise, it’s just a space.

Mariana is amazing. She helped me with a complete interior update of our home. Her professionalism is spot on and such a joy to work with!

Mariana is top-notch! She provided us excellent end-to-end design ideas and selections from the time we picked the plans for our new house through move-in. Can’t recommend her enough.

Mariana was excellent to work with. She understood my style and made the process effortless for me. She chose the perfect colors for my home. Highly recommend.

I built a new house this year and reached out to Mariana for help with interior design. The whole project far exceeded my expectations. Pricing was fair and transparent, and I would highly recommend this business.

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