Mary attributes her passion, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit to her upbringing. Her parents emigrated from Greece and opened a coffee and hand-cut donut shop in Worcester, Ma. Mary holds a BA in Fine Arts and Illustration from the Art Institute of Boston. She loves painting, drawing, and photography. Her understanding of positive and negative spaces helps her when she designs floor plans. Travel is a source of inspiration. Mary lived in Tel Aviv, Israel for four years and enjoys the Israeli artist culture. She’s also lived in Greece where she was exposed to architectural design, textiles, and outdoor markets. She brings fresh ideas and concepts from her travels to designing interior and outdoor spaces. Mary’s goal is to create looks that make a difference in her client’s homes.

Lisa A. - “She took the stress out of my living room refresh.” "Designer Mary Stefanides was receptive to my ideas, and quickly guided me to the manufacturers and products that would suit both the project and my budget. Her enthusiasm for design is infectious and it was a pleasure to tour the Cabot House showroom in Framingham with her. Mary gave me some great options and advice, and it was truly a collaborative process. She replied promptly to my questions and concerns, and at decision time she walked me through the ordering process with calm professionalism and intense focus on the details."

Lisa S. - “She saw my vision immediately.” "Designer Mary Stefanides at Cabot House Framingham is simply amazing to work with. Mary was able to see my vision immediately and went with it. She put many options together for me that were spot on. She goes above and beyond any other designer that I have worked with in the past. Cabot House offers such a wide array of high quality furnishings and through Mary's strong knowledge of each of the manufacturer's products combined with her extensive research she has chosen just the right pieces for my project. She has been extremely patient and has kept me on track! I have 100% confidence in her and will continue to work with her for all of my projects. Mary is a keeper :)"

Soner K. - “She Helps you Build Dreams” "I have known Mary for 35 years. She is an artist, a mom, a cultured world traveler, a businesswoman, and a great friend. Over the years, Mary has worked with me to design spaces throughout my personal evolution – from bachelorhood to family life – capturing a wide range my changing interests, budgets, and aesthetics. She has three things that make her an amazing designer: 1) Mary wears lots of hats (like many of us do) and she brings those diverse insights and experiences to enhance everything she does; 2) Mary is a trained artist and sees color and shapes and design in lots of unique and cool ways that most of us don’t; and 3) Mary is so fully committed to making sure that she far exceeds the expectations of anyone she works for and with."

Kristie D. - "Flexible, Prepared, Inspired” "Mary has helped me design interior and exterior spaces in 3 homes I have had over the past 15 years. Each time, I start out with a few ideas then Mary leverages those ideas to build and execute a vision that is exactly what I want. I think it’s because she has an artist’s eye, an inspired mind, and a caring heart. She always comes knowledgeable, prepared, and flexible. If you are reading this, you should take your design to a level you might not have thought possible with Mary guiding you."

Emily K.- "So helpful and patient" "Mary Stefanides was so helpful and patient in the process of choosing and ordering a sectional for our family room. She gave us her prompt attention throughout the entire process. I highly recommend Mary and Cabot House in Framingham for their exceptional service and beautiful furniture!"

Fred M.- "Easy to talk to" "5 stars to the great store and super helpful staff. Mary walked me through many options to help me choose just the right piece. Easy to talk to, she found the right manufacturer to make my vision come to life! If you're looking for a great furniture store and a terrific design professional, visit Mary Stefanides at the Framingham Cabot House Furniture store."

Lia B.- "Gone above and beyond" "Great customer service and quality furniture. Mary has gone above and beyond to try to help us find our family dining table. It has been a wonderful experience working with her and Cabot House Furniture!"