Maraye Design Studio is a black-owned interior design firm founded in 2008 by Lannetta Knotts. Her vision: provide inspired interior design services in a timely manner at or below project budgets.
Working in-person throughout the midwest, and virtually all over the country, Maraye Design has developed a process to create a seamless experience for every client, regardless of their location or project scope. Our designers collaborate with homeowners, contractors, and architects on projects ranging from new K-12 school buildings, to college and university spaces, office renovations, and residential interior design.
As a full-service interior design business, Maraye Design provides professional services for project management, space planning, interior design, accessible design, interior finishes, movable furnishings (selection, specifications, procurement and installation), and move planning. Maraye Design has a strong knowledge of public bid formulation and examination of government and state contracts.
Our clients include Wexner Medical Center, University of Cincinnati, Ohio Department of Veterans Affairs, Kent State University, Ohio Facilities Construction Commission, Bureau of Workers Compensation, Ohio University, The Ohio Department of Education, The Army Corps of Engineers, Central State University, Ohio EPA, The Ohio State University, Vineyard Columbus, Wright State University, and Columbus City Schools.
Current Favorites
Lannetta’s Top Four
Room:
Kitchens
Detail:
Ceilings
Palette:
Bold colors
Accessory:
Lighting
Meet the Maraye Design Studio team of professionals:
DESIGN DIRECTOR
Lannetta V. Knotts, NCIDQ
A thriving Interior Design Professional with a proven track record of large scale project design and management.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design from Miami University
Certified by The National Council for Interior Design Qualifications
James Jackson
PROJECT MANAGER
james@maraye.com
Associate Degree in Project Management from the Cuyahoga Community College
Debra Brown
DESIGNER
debra@maraye.com
Bachelor of Science in Technology and Management from Texas Southern University
Alicia Walker
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Bachelor of Arts in Textiles and an Associate Degree in Retail Sales and Marketing from the University of Akron
Bachelor of Environmental Design in Architecture from University of Puerto Rico and Master’s Degree Architecture The Ohio State University