"For us, hiring a designer during the building process was as important as choosing the right builder.
Molly helped us wade through the mountains of decisions and helped transform our vision into a real home. She took the time to understand my design style and listened to my ideas, and was happy to offer an opinion and different perspective as well. Most importantly, her enthusiasm in our project was the personal touch I needed."

"I always envied the design and décor of a friend’s "parade of homes" houses. When I decided to update an existing house, he referred me to Design Lines. After building one home, I knew my talents were not in this area. Ashley Thompson agreed to help me with some design changes and decorating of this house. Ashley is very approachable about all ideas and renders her professional advice to help make decisions. She works well with contractors. She works within the suggested budget and never intimidates the client regarding restrictions. She is patient and flexible with time lines. I truly give her the credit for all the compliments I receive on my house. Working with Design Lines is very easy. The office is filled with options for everything, and what they do not have, they will find it. I look forward to continue to work with Ashley and Design Lines to complete my home. There is always something to do or change."

"Co-hosted a luncheon today at home and received so many very genuine sounding compliments on the house.  “How lovely.  How warm.  How comfortable and inviting.”  Just want to thank you for your vision and tell you how much Al and I are enjoying living in our home, how much we enjoy entertaining in it, how grateful we are to you for all your suggestions and guidance.  I think of you every time I look at the kitchen floor trapezoid between the great room and the sun room.  That one touch made the whole project come together."

"I met Judy late in 1995 when I moved here from London –that’s fourteen years ago already, where does time go! I was a newlywed leaving behind a career in the pharmaceutical industry to raise my family here in Raleigh. Our first project together was to remodel a 5000 sq. ft. house in a relatively short timeline. The number of choices facing me was daunting - paint, wallpaper, furniture, window treatments, electrical and plumbing fixtures, cabinets, countertops, tile and hardware. Judy pegged my style very quickly. She and her team presented me with unique options that suited my taste and fit my budget. They made selections, scheduled appointments, introduced me to subcontractors, managed timelines and even shopped for accessories and art – the time and energy I saved by working with this team of professionals and the results achieved were well worth the fee!

I have two boys now and have changed careers. I have worked with Judy and her team (I love them all) on numerous projects through the years ranging from building and selling my first spec house to renovating my beach house. The ladies at Design Lines have helped make all of these projects so much fun for me and they have left their marks on my home(s) and my heart!!"

"My name is Kenan Poole, real estate developer of high-end townhomes in Wake County. I was first introduced to Design Lines on my project in Cary. Judy Pickett was hired to redecorate our Sales Model and then later to provide the finishes for the other Phase I homes. I was most impressed with Judy’s organization, as well her use of colors and flair in a more traditional style setting.

When it was time to build Phase II of my townhome project, Design Lines was chosen for many reasons. It was truly a team approach from which their staff was able to capture the feel of the development and make the interiors of all the homes, different and unique. All aspects of design from space planning and flow to the selections of hardware, paint, carpets, lighting, plumbing and cabinets were well thought out and executed. Most importantly Design Lines’s ability to work with individual clients and their budgets and to decorate their homes to traditional, eclectic or contemporary styles is a real testament to the company and to the design team.

My wife and I have just hired them for our personal home and we have been very pleased. I would recommend Design Lines for any residential design need. I look forward to working with them on future projects."

"I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge Design Lines, LTD for exceeding our expectations in customer service. Please accept our sincerest appreciation for the many customers that your firm has brought to Absolute Stone, Inc. Working with your staff is always a wonderful experience. I would especially like to thank Ashley Thompson for the design work done in our showroom. She did a fantastic job and we have received multiple compliments on it. Our showroom is a representation of our workmanship and Design Lines capabilities. Ashley’s knowledge and expertise in the design and selection process is invaluable. She is such a pleasure to work with and her interaction with customers keeps them at ease in such a stressful process. It certainly makes our job much easier Absolute Stone, Inc would highly recommend Design Lines, LTD to anyone needing design services!"

"Molly was very insightful regarding the design. She was instrumental in achieving their design intentions and enhanced the project with her selections and design input. I am very impressed with her ability and talent and hope to work with her in the future."