Molly by Design of Highland Springs

Molly by Design of Highland Springs is an interior designer in Highland Springs, VA, specializing in space planning and selections management for custom home builds and renovations. The firm serves homeowners and builders throughout Richmond and Central Virginia, guiding projects from early plan development through detailed finish selections and on-site coordination. With a 4.90 rating, the business reflects a high level of customer satisfaction among those who have reviewed its services.

The studio operates out of a space in Maidens, Virginia, which is part of the founder's family home, fostering a grounded and collaborative environment. Molly Winstead-Leal, CID, brings four decades of experience inside the building and design industry, having worked alongside architects, custom builders, and homeowners. Her approach focuses on practical beauty, ensuring that homes are designed for real life and that decisions made early support timelines, budgets, and final outcomes. The team also includes Katherine Minix, a Design Associate and Selections Manager who joined in 2022 after building her own home in Goochland. Minix handles space planning, technical drafting, CAD rendering with Chief Architect, and selections coordination. Together, they utilize a custom selections management system and centralized communication tools to streamline projects, eliminate email overload, and ensure no detail is missed.

For builders, the firm acts as an integrated partner, providing structured selections management and client-facing design leadership. This includes organized, construction-ready documentation of homeowner selections, acting as the primary point of contact for selections-related communication, and structured milestone tracking to ensure timely decisions. The partnership also involves vendor coordination to support budgeting accuracy and ordering timelines, allowing builders to focus on construction while maintaining a strong client experience.

The location on Horsepen Hills Rd places the business within the broader Central Virginia region it serves. Molly by Design of Highland Springs combines deep construction knowledge with disciplined design coordination, offering a steady and organized process for custom builds and renovations in the Richmond area.