MEET THE TEAM

TED MAINES

President / PRINCIPAL

TED HAS BEEN A PART OF THE CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY FOR MANY YEARS. HE ATTENDED RUTGERS UNIVERSITY AND HAS EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELDS OF FINANCE, REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION, AND DESIGN. HIS LIFELONG PASSION FOR INTERIOR DESIGN, ART, AND ARCHITECTURE LED HIM BACK TO HIS ROOTS WITH TED MAINES INTERIORS, AN AWARD-WINNING, FULL-SERVICE INTERIOR DESIGN SHOWROOM AND STUDIO CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN THE DESIGN DISTRICT OF LOVELY WINTER PARK, FL. TED, ALONG WITH HIS HUSBAND JEFFREY MILLER AND BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN GREYHOUND, DONATELLA, LIVE IN DOWNTOWN ORLANDO AND HAVE BEEN RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR MANY YEARS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE AND PHILANTHROPY.

Terry Smathers

SENIOR designer

Terry is a Central Floridian born and raised in Lake Mary who now makes Colonial Town his home. Growing up he enjoyed history, art, and architecture; and went to school at FSU where he graduated with a double major in History and Art History. Terry made a career in management and visual merchandising that lasted 20+ years, until going back to school for Interior Design. He now has a newfound passion with design in addition to lending his merchandising skills to the showroom. He loves creating moments so that each client walks into their new space feeling like it is home. Terry’s hobbies include painting, drawing, watching documentaries, and cooking. He looks forward to his weekly visits with his mom, lounging with his two pups, and spending time with friends.

Travis White

Associate designer

Travis was born and raised in south Georgia where his eye for design was discovered by his mother. Orlando became his new home while studying Interior Design at the International Academy of Design + Technology – Orlando. Upon completion, he gained experience at a few firms which led him back to his love of modern design at Ted Maines Interiors. Travis believes that Interior Design is a living / working piece of art which should flow harmoniously with your daily life. In his spare time, Travis enjoys traveling, cycling, thrill rides / theme parks, art galleries / museums, the beach and cupcakes…yum!

FAVORITE ARTIST: JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT

FAVORITE WORK : RIDDLE ME THIS BATMAN, 1987

Mercedes Chavez

design assistant

Mercedes is a recent graduate of Seminole State College’s Interior Design program. She was raised in Fort Myers, Florida but made Orlando her home in 2015. Her goal is to one day become a licensed interior designer for modern spaces. For now, she works part time as a brewery bartender and as Ted Maines interior design assistant. Mercedes’ hobbies include taking her cat to breweries, watching movies at the Enzian, and traveling.

jefrey miller

business manager

Even though Jeffrey Miller has spent most of his career as a practicing attorney, he has always had an eye for design and art. Jeffrey has been able to utilize his legal skills and design esthetic as the Business Manager for Ted Maines Interiors.

Jeffrey is also married to Ted and together they have been avid art collectors for many years. Jeffrey uses that experience to advise clients in the selection and curation of art in conjunction with the interior design services offered by Ted Manes Interiors. Jeffrey has been active in many organizations and community affairs in Orlando and Central Florida.