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address: "Glen Allen, Virginia, United States"
phone: "(804) 405-4529"
website: http://mollybydesign.com
rating: 5
review_count: 7
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# mollybydesign

Original Houzz profile: [mollybydesign](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/mollybydesign-pfvwus-pf~1830751673)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** Glen Allen, VA
- **Serves:** Richmond, Tuckahoe, Mechanicsville, Short Pump, Bon Air, Glen Allen, Lakeside, Wyndham, Henrico, Dumbarton, Ashland, Chamberlayne, Goochland, Hanover, Manakin Sabot, Powhattan, Rockville, University Of Richmond
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (7 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2020–2024), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Recommended on Houzz
- 100 Ideabook Saves

Designing Spaces for Today's Lifestyles

Whether you are building a new home, renovating your existing home or just need some help adding a little WOW factor, mollybydesign Interior Design/Decoration and Selections Management Services in Maidens, (Goochland/Oilville) VA offers flexibility, functionality, style, and value.

We create thoughtful, beautiful spaces that exceed our clients' aesthetic and economic goals.

### Services Provided

- Interior Design
- Kitchen Design
- Bathroom Design
- Living Room Design
- Bedroom Design
- Color Consulting
- Space Planning
- Kids Bedroom Design
- Custom Cabinets
- Custom Kitchen Cabinets
- Lighting Design
- Custom Built-ins
- Entry Design
- Floor Plans
- Project Management
- Playroom Design
- Custom Bathroom Vanities
- Laundry Room Design
- Mudroom Design
- Nursery Design
- House Plans
- Guesthouse Design & Construction
- Closet Design
- Outdoor Kitchen Design
- Basement Design
- Sunroom Design & Construction
- Custom Entertainment Centers
- Custom Fireplace Mantels
- Custom Shelving
- Custom Pantries
- Downsizing
- Decluttering
- Garage Design
- Home Office Design

### Areas Served

- Richmond
- Tuckahoe
- Mechanicsville
- Short Pump
- Bon Air
- Glen Allen
- Lakeside
- Wyndham
- Henrico
- Dumbarton
- Ashland
- Chamberlayne
- Goochland
- Hanover
- Manakin Sabot
- Powhattan
- Rockville
- University Of Richmond

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | mollybydesign |
| Address | Glen Allen, Virginia, United States |
| Phone | (804) 405-4529 |
| Website | http://mollybydesign.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 4 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [mollybydesign](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/mollybydesign-pfvwus-pf~1830751673)
- **Website:** http://mollybydesign.com
- **Phone:** (804) 405-4529

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Commonwealth of VA, DPOR Certified Interior Designer (CID)

- **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2020–2024), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 7 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 50.0
- Communication: 50.0
- Value: 50.0

### All 7 reviews

**★★★★★ — Mark and Carmen Braley, Aug. 2023**

> We recently had the pleasure of working with Molly and her Molly by design team, and we cannot express enough how thrilled we are with the results. From start to finish, they exceeded our expectations in every way possible.
> The level of professionalism and expertise demonstrated by the entire team was remarkable. They took the time to listen attentively to our vision, ideas and needs, ensuring that every detail was carefully considered. Their knowledge of design, materials, and space optimization was truly impressive.
> Collaborating with Molly and Katherine was an absolute delight. They were able to translate our ideas into a beautiful reality. Their creativity and eye for detail in each space of our home really brought everything together so well.
> Molly and Katherine provided regular updates, kept us informed about the progress, and readily addressed any questions or concerns we had. They were always approachable, friendly, and eager to go the extra mile to ensure our complete satisfaction.
> Execution of the project was quite smooth. Their attention to detail was evident in every aspect of the design implementation. The team worked diligently, meticulously handling every stage of the process, from sourcing high-quality materials to overseeing the installation.
> Not only did they create a visually stunning home environment for us, but they also managed to strike a balance between aesthetics and functionality. The space feels both inviting and practical, tailored to our needs and lifestyle. It's a true testament to Molly's ability to combine style with practicality seamlessly.
> We highly recommend Molly and Katherine to anyone seeking a transformative design experience. Their passion, professionalism, and commitment to excellence are unparalleled. They have truly exceeded our expectations, and we are incredibly grateful for their exceptional work.
> Thank you to the entire team for turning our vision into a reality!
> Mark and Carmen

**★★★★★ — Debra Saneda, Jan. 2021**

> Molly’s advice and counsel was invaluable during our home renovation. We reached out to her at the last minute (when we realized we were in over our heads) and she responded with grace and amazing support. I don’t know how we would have done it without her. She was responsive and her drawings were amazingly helpful. We needed several revisions and she did them so quickly. Her expertise and guidance made the process much less stressful! I would highly recommend her without hesitation!

**Comment from mollybydesign:**

> Thank you Debra and Chris!  You two were amazing and we loved working with you on this AMAZING home.  Can't wait till you are all moved in so we can come see it in person - all done.  VERY happy we could help to create the space that this property was screaming to be!  Let us know if you need anything else...happy to help with the "move-in" decorating/scale things too!  Take care my friend!

**★★★★★ — Debbie Schiff, Aug. 2020**

> This review is LONG overdue!!!... We are SO grateful for Molly's exceptional advice & guidance while renovating our kitchen, hall & master bathrooms! Even though she's based in Richmond and we live in Northern Va, we consulted with Molly before making any major decisions....from paint colors to fixture selections to flooring; Molly led the way with a sophisticated sense of style, expert product knowledge and easy-going, professional approach. Not only is Molly talented, but she genuinely cares about her clients! Her product knowledge is endless and she goes out of her way to find and create the perfect "look" for each project. If you are fortunate enough to be able to work with Molly, you will not be disappointed!! Thank you Molly!! We love our bathrooms and kitchen!!!

**Comment from mollybydesign:**

> Thank you Debbie!  We look forward to the next adventure together; building you a new house when you move back home!  Counting the days!!  Love to the family.

**★★★★★ — Mary Adam, July 2020**

> I would hire Molly again in a heartbeat!! She was my right hand woman when it came to making decisions regarding building my new home. If she couldn't be at the building site, she was available by phone. She helped me feel less stressed with the building process and was a true asset to bounce things off of.

**★★★★★ — jimmy Dean Enterprises, July 2019**

> I would definitely recommend Molly by Design! Molly is extremely talented, efficient, enthusiastic, communicative and easy to work... she really knows her business. From the moment we began designing our new home's 8,400 s.f. floor plan, Molly's knowledge was extremely helpful in creating our beautiful space with a keen eye for detail, while staying close to our budget. I am happy to give Molly by Design 5 Stars!

**Comment from mollybydesign:**

> Thank you Donna!  Going to be fun to watch your dreams come together as a reality!  Hoping you and Jay have many, many years of joy and peace in your new showplace!!

**★★★★★ — Christina Williamson, July 2019**

> Building a house is such a big investment, it seemed logical to hire someone to help with all the selections. I knew an expert would give me the chance to go outside of my comfort zone and consider/choose designs I would have overlooked. I also knew there would be ease in having someone narrow down options to make the process less overwhelming. Molly gave a huge amount of time trouble shooting, allaying fears and panicked moments, and she put together a cohesive design I never would have been able to do in a million years. Molly and mbd made home building a much easier process. Molly's sense of humor, experience and willingness to listen, even when we weren't making sense, made her a pleasure to work with. As expected, she has great design ideas and a great ability to create a very cohesive design plan. We would recommend Molly and her company for anyone looking to build new or remodel. Thank you Molly.

**★★★★★ — Zena K, July 2019**

> My husband and I worked with Molly throughout the process of the construction of our house with Blue Ridge Custom Homes. First and foremost Molly is the sweetest, most genuine person we have ever hired. She is so open and honest, and has her clients best interest at heart. I can truly say we developed a friendship after just a few meetings.
>
> I thought I would be able to handle the selections process without the assistance of anyone else, especially since we would incur an extra cost to do so. This was honestly my main concern, as it seemed liked a pretty big expense for something that I THOUGHT would be so simple.  However, after just a couple weeks I knew I wouldn't be able to handle the amount of stress that making these decisions put me under.  My biggest issue with choosing selections without the assistance of Molly was going over budget. She has been doing this long enough to know the ballpark costs for a lot of things.  Almost every time I made a selection, it would be too expensive and we would have to pick something else.  It’s like ordering from a menu that doesn’t have prices and being told you have to pick something different over and over again. Once we hired her for her services, we basically sent her pictures from Pinterest or Google of things we liked and she found the real thing for us rather than us having to go back and reselect things time and time again to meet our budget. Molly truly has an eye for detail.  Not only is this her specialty, but her passion.  She has respected my selections as I made them, but never hesitated to jump in when she thought something BETTER could be done.  As someone who doesn’t specialize in interior design, I was choosing selections room by room rather than looking at the theme of the entire house. Nothing was cohesive and Molly was able to make educated suggestions on what would look better. She was able to take what I loved about my selections, and found more cost effective ways by showing similar selections and achieving overall the same look.  She doesn't make selections based on her own personal opinion, but rather her knowledge of interior design. Aside from helping us choose our selections, she was also able to look at our floor plan and make suggestions to redesign the plan to maximize our space.  She drew a new plan for our master bath, powder room, and walk in closet to give us the most useable space possible. Overall, she wants your house to look the best it possibly can while staying within budget. I would highly recommend purchasing the full selections package.  Building a house from scratch will be more stressful than you think and Molly will be able to help take care of all of your needs. She has been available for me by email before, during, and after typical works hours most of the time. I've had some freak out moments at 10pm and sent her an email and at first I was very surprised to actually hear back at such hours, but she is there for you to help you every step of the way.

**Comment from mollybydesign:**

> Thank you Zena!  I feel extremely grateful to have had you as one of my very first design customers with my Blue Ridge Custom Homes partnership.  People walk into our lives for a reason and you, my dear, have been a true blessing at every turn.  During our home building journey we went through ups/downs like every custom home experience but you took them all with stride and trusted me the whole way through and for that, I will be eternally grateful!  Zenas don't come around every day and I count my lucky stars that you guys joined the mbd family!  We look forward to watching your family grow now and wish you every blessing life has to offer.

## Selected projects

- [WILLIAMSON](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/williamson-pj-vj~5759414)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 34
- [SCHIFF](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/schiff-pj-vj~5759401)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [PATEL](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/patel-pj-vj~5759370)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 11
- [ONDO](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ondo-pj-vj~5759226)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 26
- [HOLMAN](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/holman-pj-vj~5759097)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [HALLER](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/haller-pj-vj~5759040)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 21
- [CARTER](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carter-pj-vj~5749366)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 22
- [LANE/CLYBORNE](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lane-clyborne-pj-vj~5749406)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 30
- [HARRIS](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/harris-pj-vj~5749452)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 45
- [ATKINSON](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/atkinson-pj-vj~5758947)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 12
- [GOODWIN](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/goodwin-pj-vj~5758978)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 34

[See all 11 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/mollybydesign-pfvwus-pf~1830751673)

## Ideabooks

- [WINLEA ACRES](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/122827713/list/winlea-acres) — 1 idea
- [BASEMENT BAR](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/115391927/list/basement-bar) — 1 idea
- [FAMILY ROOM INSPIRATION](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/65832206/list/family-room-inspiration) — 8 ideas
- [KITCHEN INSPIRATION](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/65832032/list/kitchen-inspiration) — 20 ideas
- [MUD/LAUNDRY ROOMS](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/65831772/list/mud-laundry-rooms) — 16 ideas
- [STORAGE IDEAS](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/65831802/list/storage-ideas) — 6 ideas
- [INTERIOR RAILINGS](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/115337380/list/interior-railings) — 1 idea
- [FRONT DOORS](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/115337364/list/front-doors) — 1 idea
- [DEAN STEVENS](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/113652313/list/dean-stevens) — 31 ideas
- [HELPFUL ARTICLES](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/104549438/list/helpful-articles) — 15 ideas
- [mollybydesign's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/65272330/list/mollybydesign-s-ideas) — 1 idea
- [SMITH](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/110124716/list/smith) — 27 ideas
- [BATHROOM INSPIRATION](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/65832161/list/bathroom-inspiration) — 19 ideas
- [WERRIES](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/107947894/list/werries) — 1 idea
- [KITCHEN ISLAND CONCEPTS](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/104958422/list/kitchen-island-concepts) — 3 ideas
- [MODERN FARMHOUSE](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/104587558/list/modern-farmhouse) — 2 ideas
- [BATH ACCESSORIES](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/106249360/list/bath-accessories) — 2 ideas
- [MASTER BEDROOM](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/106249221/list/master-bedroom) — 2 ideas
- [BEDROOM](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/65688832/list/bedroom) — 3 ideas
- [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/65272329/list/wish-list) — 6 ideas

[See all 48 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/mollybydesign)

## Community Q&A

**Q: what color gray did you paint your bathroom?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Wall color of bathroom....

A: This was Benjamin Moore, Stonington Grey

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-06.*