About

Susan Cochran SuttonCochran Design Services is owned and operated by Susan Cochran Sutton, who is an eleventh-generation resident of the Delmarva Peninsula. Having grown up on a beautiful farm outside of Chestertown on Maryland's eastern shore.

A keen eye for interior design and a creative knack for finding the right style combinations afforded her professional opportunities as a lead designer with various retailers and furniture showrooms. In 2006, she accepted the position of Window Treatment Designer for JCPenney of the Dover Mall in Dover, Delaware.

Because she wanted the creative freedom to provide more diverse design solutions, Susan started her own window treatment business in 2010. She has earned a reputation throughout the past decade as one of this region's most dynamic and creative interior design and window treatment specialists, and she has grown a list of satisfied clients throughout Delaware, including Wilmington, Middletown, Milton, Lewes, Rehoboth down to Ocean View.

On January 1st, 2022, Susan acquired the former "Partner's in Design" studio in downtown Dover. She has since more than doubled the number of brand-name vendor products and services that Cochran Design Services offers, and continues to provide original interior space and window treatments in traditional, modern, and transitional styles.

 

Our Process

  1. Phone ConsultationWe make an appointment at your convenience to discuss your vision, expectations, and the scope of your project. Clients are also welcome to visit our studio to browse hundreds of sample from our current inventory.
  2. In Home / On Site Design Consultation With DesignerWe schedule a free in-home/office design consultation with you. This starts with just getting to know you, and finding out more about the project you are considering. We'll walk through the room(s) and interior spaces with you to discuss various options. We'll ask questions and get feedback from you concerning things like privacy, light control, and your design tastes so that we can best design the perfect window treatment. We measure windows for a professional custom fit. Then, we'll take a look at some samples of fabrics, hardware, and any other products that may play a role in the final design, and guide you through the selection process of the elements that we'll use to create a beautiful treatment that you'll love for years to come. This process can take one visit or several. We want our clients to be completely confident in their choices and our ability to make their vision a reality.
  3. ProposalWe'll prepare a written proposal detailing the scope of the project and all element selections we've made. This will also include estimated lead times and approximate installation dates. Required deposits and payment terms will also be disclosed at this time. We accept personal and business checks and all major credit cards.
  4. InstallationAll of our installers are licensed and insured. Susan will also be present during every soft treatment installation. She likes to put her personal touches on every project and ensure everything is perfect. We will also provide take-down services and will install ready-made treatments. Just ask for an estimate from our designer.
  5. Photographs and TestimonialsWe'll document your finished project with photographs, which we'll add to our growing portfolio and may also use in our marketing materials. We may also ask you for a testimonial if you're willing to do that (just about all of our satisfied clients are). Finally, we may ask permission to leave some of our business cards with you to pass on to family and friends that might also be interested in our services. Please let us know about any clients you may have referred to us so that we know who to thank!

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