House of Maevie
Interior Design · Listed
House of Maevie is a full-service interior design studio based in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, serving clients throughout the Triangle area including Cary and Apex. Founded by Susanne, who brings a unique blend of European design sensibility and American design education, the studio specializes in creating timeless, elevated interiors that reflect personal style while supporting everyday living.
Susanne’s background combines a BA in Art History from Portland State University and a BA in Interior Design from Marylhurst University with over 10 years of high-end residential and commercial design experience in Portland, Oregon. Her European upbringing, surrounded by historic architecture and interiors with natural textures and vintage charm, deeply influences her design aesthetic focused on creating spaces that feel collected, warm, and balanced.
House of Maevie offers comprehensive design services including renovation and remodel projects, new home construction design, and furniture and décor selection. Their collaborative process begins with either a Virtual Design Consultation or an in-home Design Consultation, followed by expertly crafted mood boards, renderings, and finish selections that help clients visualize decisions without feeling overwhelmed.
What distinguishes House of Maevie is their transparent, upfront pricing approach that ensures clarity from the start. Every proposal is tailored based on a calculated scope of work and estimated hours, with clear communication if needs change or additional time is required. This flexible structure gives clients confidence in their investment while allowing room for customization. House of Maevie is also known for creating functional, family-friendly layouts that blend classic design principles with modern living needs. They work closely with contractors and vendors during the construction phase, providing detailed drawing sets and ongoing project support to ensure smooth delivery within budget.
The studio’s philosophy centers on creating homes as sanctuaries—spaces that reflect personality and support lifestyle for years to come, incorporating natural materials, soft lighting, vintage accents, and colorful textiles to achieve harmony and lived-in comfort.
Meet Susanne Ordonez
Hi my name is Susanne
Welcome to House of Maevie!
Interior design has always been a passion of mine, but it wasn’t until my early 30s that I transformed it into a career. Growing up in Europe, I was surrounded by a rich tapestry of history, timeless architecture, and interiors filled with soul. From centuries-old cobblestone streets to homes layered with natural textures and vintage charm, these experiences deeply influenced my design aesthetic.
After earning a BA in Art History from Portland State University and a BA in Interior Design from Marylhurst University, I spent seven years in Portland, Oregon, working in high-end residential interior design and commercial architecture.
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In 2021, my family and I relocated to sunny Raleigh, North Carolina, and I launched House of Maevie—a studio named after my beloved cat, Maevie.
At House of Maevie, my priority is creating spaces that are not only beautiful but also functional and timeless. Inspired by my European roots, I specialize in crafting interiors that feel collected, warm, and balanced. I love incorporating natural materials, soft lighting, vintage accents, and colorful textiles to bring a sense of harmony and lived-in comfort to every project.
I believe a home should be a sanctuary—a space that reflects your personality and supports your lifestyle. Whether it’s a single room or an entire home, my goal is to design spaces that you’ll love coming home to for years to come.
Frequently asked questions
- What does House of Maevie do?
- Full-service interior design, covering renovation and remodel projects, new home construction design, and furniture and decor selection. The studio aims for timeless, elevated interiors that still support everyday living, using natural materials, soft lighting, vintage accents and colorful textiles.
- Who founded House of Maevie?
- Susanne, who holds a BA in Art History from Portland State University and a BA in Interior Design from Marylhurst University, with over 10 years of high-end residential and commercial design experience in Portland, Oregon. Her European upbringing around historic architecture shapes the studio aesthetic.
- How does the design process work?
- It begins with either a virtual or an in-home design consultation, followed by mood boards, renderings and finish selections so clients can picture decisions without feeling overwhelmed. During construction the studio works with contractors and vendors, supplying detailed drawing sets and ongoing support.
- How is pricing handled?
- Upfront and transparent. Each proposal is built from a calculated scope of work and estimated hours, with clear communication if needs change or more time is required.
- What areas does House of Maevie serve?
- Based in Fuquay-Varina, NC, and serving the Triangle area including Cary and Apex.
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