“Maraya has an amazing gift to hone in on a client's exact taste and match it to perfection. In fact, not only does she ‘get’ our taste, she knows how to take it to the next level and create spaces that make people's jaws drop. We live in a Maraya-designed house, and work in a Maraya-designed space, and there are no words to describe the added joy that she's brought to our day-to-day existence through her beautiful design work and exceptional understanding of color, mood, and space. We are picky clients, and we will pick Maraya for any future project we can find for her!"
--LW and B H, Ventura and Ojai, Calif.

We enjoy your spaces every day of our lives. You are amazing!
--L

“Thank you so much for such a beautiful job for my office. It came out gorgeous. It’s such a pleasure to work with you and to be a part of your creativity. I’m looking forward to our next project.” M K Ojai and Ventura
“A few years ago I built a small Mission Revival home. Maraya took responsibility for all aspects of the design work including the selection of a color pallet, fabrics, tile, and stone in addition to designing a number of pieces of custom furniture. My strength was envisioning a floor plan along with interior and exterior elevations. My weakness was everything Maraya did for me. Imagine my delight when my inarticulate and uneducated verbal descriptions of how I wanted the home to feel were quickly and efficiently transformed into a wonderful creation just perfect for me including all the details from the flowers and vases to soap dispensers and candles. For this bachelor, Maraya made my house a home.”
--BC, Santa Barbara, Calif.

“Hi, Maraya. We have moved into our new home. It is beautiful and inspiring and we love it. It is very clear to us that this house would not reflect our vision and desire had it not been for your extraordinary talent and dedication. We are honored that you were our designer.”
--S and C S, Shady Canyon, Irvine, Calif.

“I just wanted to let you know that Chris and I think you are doing a truly wonderful job. You are making a difference and we are thrilled that you are helping us.”
--S C S, Shady Canyon, Irvine, Calif.

“Thank you for rescuing us from a very daunting task, one that might have turned into a nightmare if you had not stepped in with your creative talent!”
--C and J S, Ojai, Calif.

“I have been using Maraya Droney Design for well over ten years. She has completed numerous residential and commercial projects for me. She brings a unique talent that enables her to understand what the client wants and how to handle all of the details from start to finish. Her ability to provide detailed drawings, renderings and specs for each job makes it easier for the general contractor and sub-contractors to complete their work accurately. The end result of her work is always a satisfying experience. I would never consider using anyone else!”
--S S, Lake Tahoe, Nev. and Ventura, Calif.

“Randy and I have been living with our new furnishings now for several weeks, and we just love them! Thank you for your talent, hard work and professionalism. You made the process practically painless (writing big checks is always a little painful). We'd recommend you in a heartbeat (and we will). Thank you again! By the way, we kept the dog - his name is Oliver”
--R and J K, Montecito, Santa Barbara, California

“We have used Maraya on both of our homes. One by the beach and the other in Lake Tahoe. As soon as we met her I knew that I would love working with her. I’ve never seen anyone before making sketches that are so accurate to the completed project. She is truly an artist. In addition, I know what I like and she never overwhelmed me with too many choices. Our house at the beach is very light and sunny whereas the house in the mountain is darker and warmer. Everyone that comes to either house is always saying how warm and homey the homes are. We are still using her as our houses change with kids moving out and things getting old!”
--G D, Carpinteria, Calif. and Lake Tahoe, Nev.

“First, let me say I have seen your work first hand and I must say it is absolutely stunning. My wife Sheila works for Lynda.com as Event Marketing Manager and I was able to see the new Lynda.com offices in person just a few days ago and was frankly blown away by the wonderful decor and designs.”
--R J J, Ventura, Calif.

“Your drawings of the house are gorgeous! Thanks so much for helping us.”
--A C, Ojai, Calif.

“Maraya is a fabulous interior designer who possesses a true gift of imagining the end product and getting a client to that point. She has listened to our needs, and tried very hard (successfully) to make sure she compliments our desires and not imposes her designer likes and dislikes onto our house. I have to say that the house has turned out to be all that we hoped for, in a very large part because of her wonderful skill and talent to cover every detail possible. Anyone who brings Maraya into their project will be blessed with a very talented individual who can create any environment a client desires on a broad range of spectrums.”
--R D, Ventura, Calif.

"Thank you so much for your responsive submittal to out request for and interior design to the area of primary usage in our home. Your work is imaginative, creative and in concert with our own life style expectations."
--MV, Solima Beach