Having grown up in both Boston and New York City, Palley & Southard Designs' owner and principal, Lane Blank, has proudly called North Carolina home since the 1980s. After studying art history at Johns Hopkins University, Lane worked in a Manhattan art gallery before pivoting to interior design. 

Palley & Southard offers both commercial and residential expertise. Clients range from Maine to Florida; New York to Colorado; and within North Carolina—from coastal shores to private mountain communities.

With the goal of making a complicated process much easier for our clients, we are often involved in projects from the very beginning. As such, we are able to work closely with architects and contractors to assist with everything from specific finishes to plumbing and lighting fixtures as well as overall space planning.

Creative, pragmatic, and knowledgeable, Lane brings an informed academic foundation to her designs. Palley & Southard approaches each job with respect for the clients' individual aesthetic in order to assure each space feels personal and represents a unique expression of your own style.

When not traveling for work or in the design studio, Lane can be found volunteering with several local pet rescues, art events, and—of course—spending time with her own four dogs closer to home.

Palley & Southard Designs carries with it many decades of creative projects of all sizes and budgets. We look forward to working with you on your next venture.