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Doris Custom Design

4.9(
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Blinds or Shades - Install or Replace, Blinds or Shades - Install or Replace, Drapes or Curtains - Install or Replace,

About us

Professional workroom w/ installation service for all types of window treatment design; Free quotation by phone or e-mail; In home consultation availiable w/fees. For over 20 years, Doris Custom Design has provided customers with outstanding service, high quality products and excellent prices on window treatments. Our family owned and operated business has friendly and knowledgeable staff to help you with all your decorating needs. We involve in every detail from the design to installation. No matter how small or big your decorating project, our designer will visit you in your home and show you our comprehensive selection of draperies, blinds, bedding and decorative accessories to meet your personal style. Once the style is determined and the fabric is selected, your new creations will be ready to install in 2-4 weeks!

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
30 years of experience

Services we offer

Residential & Commercial custom-made window treatments design & installation; Home Decorationg pillow, bedding; All kinds blinds; Reupholstery; In home estimates available, cushion

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Reviews
4.937 Reviews
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Susan K.
Aug 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Excellently!!!
Susan K.
Jul 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300
Wonderful. Contacting them again for my kitchen.
Lorrie D.
Sep 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500
Doris is a true professional, she arrived at my home ready to take down the details of what I wanted to have done. She took notes, a few days laters she provided a detailed sketch of the rooms and plans for the drapery and bedding I planned to have made. With the sketching she also provided the detailed line items of the cost for materials, start-up cost and estimates for completion. On the day of installation Doris and her crew came prepared and the installation was seamless as you will see in the pictures the drapes and bedding turned out beautifully. Thank you Doris for providing a phenomenal service, I will definitely be using you and your team for future services.
Response from Doris Custom Design

"Dear [Member Name Removed], Thank you very much for taking your time to write a review for my service. I'd like you to know that we truly enjoy working with you and feel honored to be your window treatment and home deco. sewing contractor. You have excellent design taste and knows what you want on your home deco. which make my job so easy. It was truly my pleasure to work with you as a team on several of your projects. Again, Your loyalty is very much appreciated! We look forward to serving you for many years to come. Best regards,"

Srinivasan I.
Dec 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000
It was a pleasure dealing with Doris. All along the process, Doris was courteous, professional and prompt. She came in for the initial estimate on-time and provided us with a nice design that we liked. She then followed up with her estimate - which is what we ended up paying. No extras or overages. Met us at the local Calico shop to select the fabrics - and as others have mentioned earlier, passed on her discount to us. Her crew came in on the installation day and installed the drapes and blinds as promised. She was there with us all through the process. We enjoyed working with Doris on this project. Just delayed in writing this review... Doris is a rare find in this field. We would not hesitate using their services again for our other projects.
Response from Doris Custom Design

"Dear Srini: It was my pleasure to work on your window treatment project. I as so happy to see everything turned out so beautiful. I wish you and your family will enjoy it for many years to come. Thanks again! Doris"

ELAINE O.
Dec 2015
3.0
$50
unknown
Response from Doris Custom Design

"Sorry for not being able to fix the vertical blind problem which you ordered from other vender, since the problem was due to the manufacture defect problem and long wear, so my installer could not be able to supply you any additional help. $50.00 charge is simple for a special trip with my installers to give your evaluation which was special requested and arranged with your agreement. Again, we value your business, thank you very much for choosing Doris Custom Design for your window treatment project. Hopefully we'll have chance to serve you again soon."

Ron L.
Mar 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,444
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Margaret R.
Oct 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$180
The overall experience was excellent. I was kept informed throughout the day via e-mail of when they would arrive, and Doris was very apologetic about the delay. Doris and her assistant are clearly very knowledgeable about draperies and installation and did a fantastic, professional job. They advised me how best to take care of the drapes. I would not hesitate to recommend them and am considering using her services in the future to make drapes and a duvet cover for my bedroom.
Response from Doris Custom Design

"Thank you very much for taking your time to write this review about our service. We really appreciate your business. I hope you'll enjoy the new drapes for many year to come. Please let me know whenever you are ready for another project, I'd love to assist you again. Best regards, Doris"

Lorrie D.
Sep 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Fantastic! It all went very well, I love all my drapes however Doris does it all drapes, pillows, seat cushions. I am now in my second home and getting curtains done in my new house as well.
Suzanne L.
May 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
Doris's website said she would make window treatments from customer's own fabrics, which is what I was looking for. I had fabrics purchased to go with my bedroom intending to make the shades myself but decided to have someone else do the work.  Doris came to my house, arriving promptly as scheduled. She is a delightful and friendly person. On the spot I decided to also have her create a roman shade for my kitchen french-style door and to have her and her team furnish/install other window treatments such as blinds and shades to replace the 30-year old aluminum blinds and the ancient window shades in other rooms in my house.  She promptly sent me estimates for these treatments, which I accepted. She represents Hunter/Douglas, which is pretty much top of the line,  they work like a dream and I think they're definitely worth the $$.  Doris kept in touch with me throughout the ordering and manufacturing process, and arrived as scheduled for the installation appointment. She said it would take only 2 l/2 hours to install everything.  She came with her install team and supervised everything, but her team is also neat, friendly, competent and hard-working.  They moved what needed to be moved, and put everything back and cleaned up.  They got everything up and in perfect working order within that 2 l/2 hours.  I don't anticipate needing any new window treatments for awhile but I have no hesitation recommending Doris Custom Designs. She and her team also make custom fabric cushions, pillows, duvet covers, etc. (but not bedspread/quilting), FYI.
Response from Doris Custom Design

"Dear [member name removed]: Thank you very much for the positive review of my service. It was a pleasure to work on this window treatment project with you. I hope you'll enjoy it for many years to come."

Carole L.
Apr 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,830
The drapes and hardware are absolutely stunning and clearly professionally made and installed.  The fabric Doris helped us choose drapes well and  has a lovely sheen and texture.  The fabric is  wonderfully tailored while still having a soft look.  Doris was very professional and pleasant at every step of the way.  Custom-made drapes are an expensive project, and she helped us out with this by getting us to a 25% off sale at Calico Corners.  She provided excellent advice on fabric, materials, and a drapery style that is attuned with our taste.  The project was done in a very reasonable amount of time.
Response from Doris Custom Design

"Dear [member name removed]: Thank you very much for the excellent review about our service. It was our pleasure to help you to achieve this window treatment deco. project. It turns out so beautiful. We wish you'll enjoy it for many years to come. Again, Thank you very much for choosing Doris Custom Design for your window treatment needs."

Maxine E.
Apr 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,600
Went great. Doris and her installers were always on time. Doris always responded promptly. Very professional reliable and organized.
Response from Doris Custom Design

"Dear [removed member name]: Thank you very much for taking your time to write a good review about my service. It was really a pleasure to work on your project. You have a beautiful home. I wish you'll enjoy all these beautiful window treatment for the many years to come. Best regards, Doris"

Shawn B.
Mar 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Doris Custom Design is a very patient group. I was not exactly sure of what kind of draperies I wanted on my bare windows, and Doris was willing to hold my hand through the entire process. After guiding me through the decision process, I was impressed by the high level of workmanship on the finished product. Doris' team came on time to install quickly and professionally. It doesn't matter where you go, custom drapes are never cheap, however the quality and service that Doris Custom Design provides is worth every penny I paid.
Response from Doris Custom Design

"Dear [removed member name], It was a pleasure to work on your window treatment project. I am so happy to know that you enjoy our service. Again, thank you for taking your time to write a good review for us. Best regards, Doris"

Jennifer M.
Jan 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
She came out and measured and quickly turned around the job for me.  I plan to work with her for some window coverings in my kitchen.
Serena B.
Jan 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Melvin F.
Jan 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,444
In November 2013 Doris came to our house to create a design for two single width living room windows, one double width dinning room window, one double width sunroom window and a sunroom sliding patio door.  The cost for Doris's initial visit which included window treatment designs with drawings, sometimes with alternate treatments, is $75.  We provided pannels for the two living room windows.  We liked and accepted the design for all the windowsand with the exception of the double window in the sunroom, had Doris do all the work.  We met Doris at Calico Corners where we picked out curtain fabrics for the dining room and sunroom curtains.  Doris and the sales people at Calico Corners were a delight to work with and did an excellent job in helping us select suitable fabrics.  On 9 January 2014, a workman and a workwoman came to our house to install the drapes and this work was supervised by Doris. No price evaluation was done in this review.  The reason for this is buying drapes is complicated and time consuming and for that reason the contract was awarded on a single bid.  I'm sure had we done the drapes by ourself, the work could have been done for a lower price but I am also  sure the work would not have been done as well.
Virginia M.
Dec 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700
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Kevin T.
Nov 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000
She done such a great job for living room/dinning room/master bedroom. Based on my frunitures style and color that her excellent experience and professional interior designing made my room so elegant and bright. Thank you, Doris. Good communication and always listened customer needs, great job for effective installation. 100% get Doris back if I need other window treatments later on.



Yuling P.
Oct 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000
Doris was wonderful and such a delight to work with. She is very professional, yet very personable. She listened to my needs and wishes, and made the design to suit my house style and my personal preference. She was careful with my budget and worked hard to design and pick the materials to fit my budget. She helped me pick the right fabric from Calico fabric store. I also ordered some fabric from an online store, and she gave me suggestions. The window coverings brought a lot beauty to our new house, and all our friends and visitors admired the beautiful window treatment!
I had two other window treatment designers come to give me an estimate, and I found Doris the best one in terms of design and price!  Doris is simply amazing and a very delightful person! I can't say enough about how happy I was with her work and the products. I already recommended her to a few of my friends and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a window treatment designer!
David W.
Oct 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,500
Doris drew up sketches during the appointment and provided various options and suggestions as to materials and styles.   I relied mostly on her suggestions based on her many years of experience and the reviews posted on Angies List. On the day of installation, the crew performed the installation in about two hours - Doris was here during the entire time to oversee the installation process and make sure everything was perfect.  What she did transformed my home from average to outstanding.  Doris' professionalism and love for her work is obvious.  Couldn't be more pleased.
Lori C.
Jul 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown
Norman B.
Jul 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
Good design advice and speedy completion of project
Rachel S.
Jul 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Doris is a true artist; she can hand draw beautiful illustrations of your window design in minutes.  She is energetic, meticulous and completely organized.  Plus, her installation team is talented and personable.  I highly recommend this provider.
Mike D.
May 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
I cannot say enough about what a wonderful job and pleasant experience working with Doris was. She has so much energy and enthusiasm for what she does and it shows. Unfortunately, my experience has been that many of the top-rated service providers on Angie's List have grown overconfident and the customer service seems to have suffered. But not Doris. She approaches each job with excitement, and she makes you feel like you are her most important customer with every interaction. As for the final product, we could not be happier. She spent a considerable amount of time with me picking fabrics and I never felt rushed. She made sure I got all of the discounts possible from the store and delivered a product that was exquisite. She is very considerate of cost and helped steer me to more cost effective options whenever possible. For example, she was very creative in using material from previous draperies I owned to save us money. She was professional in her interactions, issuing me detailed invoices and establishing a clear payment schedule. Doris has a great eye for design and she recommended fabrics that I wouldn't have necessarily thought of on my own, and the results are stunning. Our friends and neighbors have all commented on what beautiful window treatments we have, and I feel as though our rooms could be featured in a magazine layout! Custom window treatments are not cheap, but the attention to detail and design really shows. We have a brand new home (new construction) and there is no way I could have chosen the right window treatments without Doris to help. If you are thinking about custom window treatments, I would not hesitate to recommend that you work with Doris. If you are considering buying draperies from a catalog, thinking that they will look good enough, I would also urge you to reconsider - go custom and work with Doris. The difference is clear. Plus, you will enjoy the experience, maybe even learn a thing or two about design. And no mail order catalog can give you that.
Dan K.
Apr 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
I was very pleased with the end result!
Brian H.
Apr 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,500
From our initial contact until project completion Doris was extremely responsive, professional and knowledgable. Doris obviously has many years of experience and understands design, and is conscientious about about cost. We felt lucky to have found her and will use her again in the future. We have many projects in mind, which will benefit from her high quality work. We highly recommend her services! Additionally, she was able to have the panels made and installed in 6 weeks which was unbelievable.
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FAQ

Doris Custom Design is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
No, Doris Custom Design does not offer free project estimates.
No, Doris Custom Design does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Doris Custom Design does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Doris Custom Design offers emergency services.
No, Doris Custom Design does not offer warranties.

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47510 Coldspring Pl, Sterling, VA 20165

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