Susie Marion

Austin Interior Designer thoughtfully designing livable interiors that complement your lifestyle and imagination. The unique design for each project we work on is developed through close collaboration between the MID design team, the architect, builder, and client to create one-of-a-kind spaces.

 

Principal Interior Designer

Susie Marion’s appreciation for beautiful design began early, inspired by visits to her father’s residential projects. She refined her creative eye at Parsons School of Design in New York and Paris and strengthened her business expertise with an M.B.A. from St. Edward’s University.

With over 20 years of experience in high-end residential design, Susie leads every project at MID, ensuring every detail, drawing, and selection passes through her hands before reaching the client. Her blend of creativity, precision, and leadership ensures each home reflects the firm’s signature standard of timeless elegance.

An associate member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ID: 2008572), Susie is active in the local design community through AIA, HBA, and CBUSA events. Born and raised in Austin, her travels have built lasting relationships with artisans across the globe. At home, she shares her love of design with her husband, JoJo, also a designer, and their three children.

Senior Interior Designer

Lana’s passion for design began at a young age through her travels around the world, where she was immersed in architecture, art, and culture—often seeing the world through the eyes of her father, an architect and professor of architecture. She went on to earn her Bachelor of Architecture degree, cum laude, from the University of Miami.

Her early career designing high-end luxury homes in Miami revealed her true passion: helping clients transform thoughtfully designed houses into beautifully curated homes.

As Senior Designer at MID, Lana leads the design selection process, presenting clients with refined, well-considered options at varying price points—along with expert recommendations that make final selections seamless and confident. Her architectural background and eye for elevated, livable beauty bring depth and cohesion to every project.

Outside the studio, Lana and her husband, Jonathan, love traveling to Greece each summer to visit family and share new experiences with their daughter.

Project Manager

Kyndra earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design with a Minor in Contemporary Art from Texas State University. With more than eight years of experience collaborating alongside some of the industry’s top architects and interior designers, she brings both creative insight and logistical expertise to her role at MID.

Before joining the firm, Kyndra served as Sales Director at a bespoke furniture studio in New York, where she led a team in delivering custom, high-end pieces for discerning clients. Today, she oversees procurement at MID—managing vendor relationships, custom furniture design, order logistics, and installation scheduling to ensure every detail aligns seamlessly with the design vision.

Outside the studio, Kyndra enjoys time at home in Austin with her husband, Cory, and their three children—often in the midst of her latest DIY project.

Project Coordinator

Tiffany has been an integral part of the MID team for nearly five years. With a lifelong passion for creativity and design, she earned her B.A. in Art and Design from Iowa State University and a Master’s in Art Therapy from Mount Mary College.

As Project Coordinator, Tiffany plays a key role in supporting the design team—whether she’s sourcing samples and vendors or lending a hands-on touch during installations to ensure every detail is perfect for our clients.

Outside of work, Tiffany enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and two dogs. She finds inspiration in painting, traveling, and taking in live music.

Operations Coordinator

Jessica brings more than a decade of experience in detail-driven environments to her role as Operations Coordinator at MID. With a background in recruiting, legal administration, and project coordination, she has built her career around precision, communication, and keeping complex workflows running smoothly.

A graduate of Baylor University with a BBA in Entrepreneurship, Jessica combines an eye for process with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset. Her professional foundation in scheduling, cross-department coordination, and deadline-driven operations makes her a natural fit for supporting the intricate logistics behind design projects.

At MID, Jessica oversees the operational side of our project workflows—reviewing FF&E details, coordinating with builders, maintaining the project timelines, and following up on open tasks to ensure nothing falls through the cracks. Her calm efficiency brings clarity to the moving pieces of each project, helping the team stay organized, aligned, and one step ahead.

Outside of work, Jessica enjoys cheering on her two daughters, who compete in dance.

Assistant Designer

Brianna is our Assistant Designer working closely with Susie and Lana. She brings a thoughtful blend of creative vision and operational strength to our team.

She holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Rice University, grounding her work in a strong architectural foundation and giving her an expertise in design fundamentals like scale and proportion. With hands-on experience spanning architecture, interior design and real estate, she has a natural ability to translate ideas into well-executed spaces.

Her career reflects a strength in relationship management and seamless project coordination, ensuring both clients and teams feel supported throughout the process. Outside of work, she is a proud mom to her six-year-old daughter, who inspires her creativity and perspective every day.

Social Media Manager

Kate is our Social Media Manager, overseeing all social platforms and leading content creation. A Westlake native with a deep love for interior design, Kate brings a natural eye for styling and storytelling to everything she creates—often inspired by redecorating her own home. With high level experience as a CPA, she pairs creativity with strategy and analytics, ensuring our social presence is both beautiful and intentional. Outside of work, Kate is a proud mom to her son, who keeps her inspired and on her toes.

Account Manager

Ashley brings a decade of experience in the banking and technology industries to her role as Account Manager at MID. A graduate of Louisiana State University with a degree in Economics, she combines analytical expertise with a thoughtful, organized approach to managing client accounts.

At MID, Ashley oversees the financial side of our projects—coordinating with clients on budgets, tracking funds, and ensuring accuracy across all bookkeeping and reporting. Her attention to detail and clear communication help keep each project running smoothly and transparently from start to finish.

Though her background isn’t in interior design, Ashley finds constant inspiration in the creative environment at MID and enjoys contributing to the success behind the scenes. Outside of work, she loves cooking, spending time outdoors, and exploring new places with her husband and two children.

A personal approach. A considered home.

We are an award-winning, full-service interior design firm based in Austin, Texas, known for seamlessly integrating architectural detailing, interior selections, and bespoke furnishing solutions. Our team brings a sense of ease to what can often feel like an overwhelming process—through a hands-on, highly personalized approach and an unwavering attention to detail.

We deliver refined, high-end design by curating spaces that are thoughtfully tailored to each client’s aesthetic, lifestyle, and vision. While Susie and Lana lead the creative direction, our dedicated team works behind the scenes to ensure every project runs smoothly and efficiently from concept to completion.

As a luxury design studio, we understand that our clients expect more than beautiful spaces—they value craftsmanship, quality, and intentional design choices. Every successful project begins with listening. By deeply understanding each homeowner’s goals, we create a shared vision that transforms houses into extraordinary homes.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Award-winning design. Lasting impressions.

The most rewarding moment is the look on clients faces when they first see their home fully furnished but it's an honor to follow that up with local and national recognition from the design community.

Testimonials

“We just moved into our home, after a nearly 2 year build process. We worked with Marion from the start of our project selecting everything from fixed interior finishes like tile, flooring, fixtures, paint color, wallpaper to then moving into furnishings, rugs, drapes, art and finally accessories. The day we walked into our home for our grand reveal (after the team had spent 10 days installing every piece for us- allowing us to literally walk into our dream home, completely settled) was truly a moment I will never forget. To see all of our selections living together in our space, it was even better than I could imagine. The investment in a skilled and talented design team, is without a doubt worth it. Our home would not look or feel the same without Marion Interiors- they truly created our dream home into something beyond my dreams!” — Rob Roy, Austin, TX Client. 9,000 square-foot project.

“Working with Marion Interior Design was an absolute joy from start to finish. Our project covered a large custom home, including fixed finishes and full furnishing and styling, and the process was seamless, organized, and incredibly thoughtful. Every detail was handled with care, from major design decisions to the smallest finishing touches, while beautifully integrating pieces we already owned and making them feel brand new.

”The team’s communication, responsiveness, and professionalism truly stood out. We always felt heard, supported, and confident in the direction of the project. Budget management was handled with transparency and intention, which built a strong sense of trust throughout.

”Most importantly, our home now feels deeply personal, warm, and complete. It’s not just beautiful, it feels like us. We are genuinely grateful for the experience and highly recommend Marion Interior Design to anyone looking for a design partner they can trust completely.” — Rob Roy, Austin, TX Client. 9,000 square-foot project.


”Couldn't recommend Susie & her team more from their organization, communication style, empathy and understanding, and of course the quality of their design recommendations, taking and interpreting our preferences, even when we can't articulate them clearly, and delivering. My wife and I couldn't have imagined making all the decisions going into a new construction home independently or with a design team that didn't fully understand what we were looking for.” — Central Austin, TX Client. 4,000 square-foot project.

“He was singing Susie’s praises! He said she is one of the best and most responsive designers he's ever worked with. She always makes time to take care of things and are so knowledgeable about construction. He said the clients are lucky to have her.” - Olson Defendorf Builder, — Austin, TX Builder. 5,000 square-foot project.

“When I first began working with Marion Interior Design, I was managing a major 12,000 sq ft home renovation in Austin. After interviewing several high-end firms in the area, I chose to work with Susie and her team for their clear vision, professionalism, and attention to detail. They specified every furnishing, curated all the art and accessories, and handled every element, from custom draperies and bath linens to entertaining dinnerware, delivering a fully move-in-ready home that feels refined and timeless.

”After developing a strong working relationship, I brought them on board to renovate my private home in Palo Alto, CA. Susie and her team maintained open, consistent communication and managed the entire 7,000 sq.ft. project remotely. They also worked within my requested budget, and delivered a completed six-month project with exceptional taste and precision.

”I appreciated their ability to interpret my preferences, communicate clearly, and execute with professionalism. Both homes reflect my lifestyle perfectly: sophisticated, comfortable, and built to last.” — Westlake Austin, TX and Palo Alto, CA Client. 12,000 square-foot project.

“Susie & her team are hands down the best team when it comes to designing your home with close detail to design & professionalism. They designed our home, about 11,000 sq ft, in collaboration with the architect & builder from pre construction all the way to the finish where me & my family just rolled in our suitcases to our gorgeous home at the grand reveal. That was the best feeling ever.

“Susie is very detail oriented & knows exactly how to work within the budget while making sure there’s no compromise on the feel & look of a space. Her team did everything from designing to purchasing every single piece of furniture & accessory for our home, very responsive & easily accessible throughout the process. We highly recommend her services. Way to go Marion Interior Design TEAM, y’all are THE BEST! We couldn’t have asked for a better team to work with.” — Cimarron Hills, Georgetown, TX client. 11,000 square-foot project.

“I brought Susie into my personal house and she turned the project from good to amazing. The help with layout, cabinet design, paint color, tile, flooring, fixtures and all finishes were mostly lateral price moves with a few splurges but the impact and coordination were transformative. She then helped us furnish the whole place and upon move-in, she went out and purchased all of our smaller items and accessories having gotten to know our style and budget; we kept everything she choose and never would have gotten there on our own. At each step, she presented us detailed vignettes with pictures, prices and links showing us several options for each space and showing us exactly what each space would look like. I can't overstate the value of a great interior designer.” — Westlake, TX client. 5,440 square-foot project.

“Thanks for all of your hard work. I really appreciate how you’ve listened to me and made selections that demonstrate your understanding of our style and aesthetic while also being mindful of the budget and finding value-driven pieces.“ — Mirador, Austin, TX client. 11,031 square-foot project.

“Whenever I have a new idea Susie is so accessible and begins developing and implementing it immediately. It’s so important to have an accessible designer on hand throughout the whole architectural and construction process.” Memorial, Houston, TX client. 11,685 square-foot project.

“Susie is so talented. I had been working with a designer friend for years on previous homes, but when I met Susie I knew I wanted to start working on my dream home with her. She has such great ideas and makes the process very easy.” Northshore on Lake Travis, TX client. 13,693 square-foot project.

“Susie immediately got me and understood my style, making the design process fun and stress-free. Even the day we moved, in she had the whole house furnished and accessorized so we could enjoy it immediately.” Caslano on Lake Austin, TX. 7,865 square-foot project.

“Susie listened carefully to us as we expressed our thoughts, feelings and desires regarding the mood and flavor we wanted to achieve.” Spanish Oaks, Austin, TX. 10,763 square-foot project.

Awards & recognition

2026

ASID AwardsBest Kitchen New Construction over 6,000sf

ASID AwardsBest Kitchen Remodel over 6,000sf

MAX AwardsBest Interior Design over 6,000sf

MAX AwardsBest Project Design over 6,000sf

MAX AwardsBest Specialty Room over 6,000sf

ASID AwardsDining Room 2nd Place

ASID AwardsKids Bedroom 2nd Place

2025

National IDS AwardsBest Residential Master Closet

2024

ASID AwardsBest Residential Dining Room

ASID AwardsResidential Living Space 2nd Place

ASID AwardsBest Residential Bathroom

2022

ASID AwardsBest Transitional Bathroom

ASID AwardsBest Youth Bedroom

ASID AwardsBest Unique Space

ASID AwardsBest Traditional Kitchen 2nd Place

ASID AwardsBest Modern Kitchen 2nd Place

ASID AwardsBest Traditional Living Space 2nd Place

HBA Max AwardsBest Custom Home Specialty Room

HBA Max AwardsBest Interior Design Finalist

HBA Max AwardsBest Master Bath Finalist

HBA Max AwardsBest Kitchen Finalist

Austin Home Design AwardsBest Use of Exterior Color

Austin Home Design AwardsInterior Wall Treatment Finalist

2019

Texas Star AwardsBest Master Bedroom over $5M

Texas Star AwardsBest Kitchen over $5M

Texas Star AwardsBest Outdoor Living Space over $5M

Texas Star AwardsJudges Choice - Library

Best in American Living NationalBest Custom Master Suite

2018

Texas Star AwardsBest Master Bathroom over $3M

Texas Star AwardsBest Kitchen over $3M

Texas Star AwardsBest Wine Room Over $1M

Texas Star AwardsBest Custom Home Design over $3M

HBA Max AwardsBest Custom Home Design over $2M

2016

Texas Star AwardsBest Overall Interior Design over $2M

Best in American Living NationalBest One-of-a-Kind Custom Home over 8k sq.ft.

Texas Star AwardsBest New Custom Home over $1M

Texas Star AwardsBest Outdoor Living Space over $1M

Best in American Living Award NationalBest Outdoor Room

Max AwardsBest Kitchen - Custom Home over $2M

Max AwardsBest Outdoor Living Space over $2M

2015

Best in American Living Award NationalBest Interior Design Specialty Room

Best in American Living Award NationalBest Design Detail

Houston Builders AssociationCustom Home Specialty Room over $1M

2014

Texas Star AwardsBest Overall Interior Design over $1M Finalist

Texas Star AwardsSpecialty Room over $1M Finalist

Texas Star AwardsBest Outdoor Living Space over $1M Finalist

2013

Texas Star AwardsBest Kitchen $3M-$4M

Texas Star AwardsBest Outdoor Living Space over $2M

Texas Star AwardsBest Specialty Room over $5M

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Recognition

We have been recognized in LUXE, Austin Home, Dallas Design & Style and Contemporary Texas Architecture Magazines.