client experiences

"Hard to believe, but already it's been seven years since we’ve been living in our home in Southern Vermont that David Cotton designed, and it seems more recently we are asked this question “what, if anything, would you change?” . . . . . our response “absolutely nothing”. David and his wife Priscilla worked together as a wonderful team listening to our hopes and dreams for our home, and even when we had difficulty expressing our hearts desire, they seemed to know exactly what we were hoping for . . . they are great listeners!!! Together with David’s architectural knowledge and Priscilla’s interior design talents, they designed our home, within budget, and beyond our wildest dreams!!!"

Ken and Diane Bower
Houzz

"My experience with Cotton Design has been twofold. The first was a commercial project and involved the design, preparation of contract documents and construction of a Town Highway Garage. The second was a Single Family Residence and consisted of the design for a house on an existing foundation.

The team at Cotton Design was always there and providing help to find solutions to design problems and able to make the wishes of the clients work. The process, from the initial concept to the finished plans, consisted of several revisions and conversations involving the benefits and difficulties of any particular idea.

My previous experience as a General Contractor has taught me that a well thought out plan requires fewer changes as the project is built. The ability of Cotton Design to work through the plans in the design process helps ensure a project that can stay on budget because little if any changes are needed during construction.

Lastly, the plans are easy to read and contain all the information needed to guide the construction. They are “clean” as in they are not crowded with redundant information. It is clear what you are looking at, information is spread out on the various pages and in detailed drawings. Cotton Design: A Great Team and good people to have helping you with your project!"

Marcel Gisquet, General Contractor
Other

"It's my great pleasure to team with Priscilla and David @ Cotton Design Associates, and we've done so on a number of projects. These two are creative, discerning and inspiring design partners, producing well-grounded and timeless designs.

From early layout & flow to final decor, from first architectural concepts to full project management, their big picture approach never lets the details slip away. Cotton Design Associates have a masterful design sense.

Whether working on full design of a completely new building or quickly consulting with them on a small renovation, I am welcomed wholeheartedly as a member of the design team and each collaboration is unique, often ingenious, and always entertaining. That same thoughtful, welcoming & approachable nature is how I see them work with clients. Priscilla and David listen intently, establish lasting rapport, and work relentlessly on their behalf."

Brilliant! Lighting & Design
Other

"Cotton Design Associates combines deep experience with a great aesthetic sensibility and they are just plain nice people to work with. I am always happy to refer clients to them when my own skillset is not quite the right match for the job."

Amy Woolf Color Consulting
Other

"Priscilla Cotton helped me think through several different interior design projects. She is an excellent listener and knew intuitively what I was going for after just a few brief descriptions. She made great suggestions about how to use the space, what colors would achieve the look I was looking for, and how to group certain items in my home to reduce visual clutter. I was especially impressed by her willingness to roll up her sleeves and get to work. She made the most of our time together by helping me make difficult decisions about certain items of furniture and even helping me move things into the basement before I changed my mind! I would definitely seek out her help again, and I'm super grateful for all of her help and good ideas."

Apple Gifford
Google

"Knowing Priscilla Cotton’s excellent skills as an interior designer from previous jobs in New England, we decided to hire her to help us design a look for our contemporary style home in Vero Beach, Florida. We couldn't have been more thrilled with the result. Priscilla sat and really listened to our ideas as we shared some pictures of rooms we liked with her. She was able to take our ideas and truly expand upon them.

She has the vision to see all the capabilities a room has to offer. We added new doors and windows to let in light and the ability to view the beautiful gardens from the inside of our home. She drew up plans for an entire wall unit with glass shelving and ambience lighting for our media room. She designed a tray ceiling that gave the room depth and interest. Priscila works side by side with her husband, David Cotton, an accomplished architect which gives her an advantage in the design area. Her management of every detail, from floors to wall color and fabric choice made my home flow from room to room. Her ability to see a room’s spatial capacity and place furniture was exceptional. In the end we were very thrilled with the results. We feel our home reflects exactly what we were looking for.

Last but not least, she is a pleasure to work with. At no time do you feel like she is pushing an idea on you. She is very skilled at working with people and drawing out their ideas to incorporate in their home. Would I use her again? Without a doubt, and we will!"

salsbury
Houzz

"Our challenge was to take a lifetime of furniture from a three bedroom country house and create a lovely and livable space in a one bedroom apartment in a retirement community. It would have been a virtually impossible task without Cotton Design. Their fabric resources, their vision of the space and what would work to keep the apartment from being cluttered and their highly experienced installer for the beautiful window treatments were all real assets. Priscilla was so much fun to work with! Appointments were always on time, projects were well scheduled and the result is something we are proud to call our home. We are so appreciative of the help and will always recommend Cotton Design when we know someone can benefit from their experience."

barbara671
Houzz

"We used the interior design services and were SO happy with the results. More importantly, working with Priscilla Cotton was a real pleasure. A true professional, Priscilla makes it a point to understand what kind of collaboration her clients want. In our case, we had a strong sense of what we liked and didn't like, but didn't have the time or energy to put things together. She was able to offer us inspiring and fresh ideas, creative solutions, and some great savings to boot. I would strongly recommend Cotton’s interior design services."

Anne Weinberg
Google

"We've become the "designing couple," especially for residential projects, says David Cotton. We attack a design from different points of view and experience—and from the male and female perspective. "I bake the cake and Priscilla frosts it." The business focuses on custom design homes, renovations, additions to existing homes, interior decorating and design, and certain commercial spaces. Priscilla talks about the design process as being like the birth of a child. It starts off with great excitement. Then, there are nine months of kicking, moving, and trouble shooting, followed by nervous anticipation as the project nears completion. And, finally, when the work is done, everyone realizes that it was worth the wait."

Lynn Barrett
Google

“Our experience with Cotton Design was extraordinary! David & Priscilla Cotton took our vision and made it into reality. They worked with us tirelessly on a design basis incorporating recommendations and budget concerns. Their experience and thoughtful manner was evident from the first meeting and their caring and integrity is exactly what anyone would want from professionals.

Additionally, they recommended a phenomenal contractor - Dan Jenks of Finishline Construction in Dummerston Vermont - who was just phenomenal to work with. Dan is a talented contractor who cares and is truly concerned with not only the quality of the project, but how it reflects on his reputation. He delivered on everything - and he is exceptionally clean to boot!

The project from concept to finality took approximately one year and most of it was accomplished from our home base in NY even though this home is in VT. The Cottons and their professional relationships made what could have been a stressful project into a terrific one.

I highly recommend them!! Incidentally, I discovered them on an internet search as I was not comfortable with others I had been referred to. What a find! What a couple! My wife and I are glad to have them as new friends and we will be back for the next projects that we have already discussed…same with Dan Jenks. Special people!"

Jordan Mayer
Houzz

"The professional yet caring and personal service provided from Cotton Design makes what could be a stressful and anxious process into one that is pleasant and satisfying with a great end result. David and Priscilla want to create an end result that matches clients' lifestyles, tastes and budgets."

thayert
Houzz

"We converted a 2 1//2 car garage into a great room, added a gym, mudroom, powder room, three car garage and shop, dormered our master bedroom & added an office, extended the bathroom and added a walk-in closet. The experience was beyond our expectations. David and Priscilla were so responsive to our requests, understanding of our budget and full of fantastic suggestions and creative designs. They put enormous time and energy into our project and the result is evidence of their experience and expertise."

Ilene Stern
Houzz

"We had the pleasure of working with David and Priscilla when they helped us design a new kitchen from a room that wasn't being used. They offered ideas that we hadn't thought of and were as excited about the renovation as we were. We really enjoyed working with them because it truly was a collaborative effort but they contributed their incredible experience and insight and the end result was more than we ever hoped for. I highly recommend Cotton Design Associates for a wonderful experience and beautiful work."

Amy Niebel
Houzz

"We worked with Cotton Designs to significantly expand our house at Stratton. They brought great creativity to the project and were both pleasant and efficient to work with. We were thrilled with the result and highly recommend them."

Bob B
Houzz

"True professionals, Cotton Design translated my vision for the renovation flawlessly. They worked with the contractor seamlessly. I couldn't be more pleased."

Mary M
Houzz

"We would highly recommend Cotton Design Associates. When we first discussed our project with them, we had planned a renovation that involved expanding both floors of our house. But after their consultation, site visit and discussion, they designed a renovation plan that accomplished all of our goals while only expanding on one floor. This saved us literally tens of thousands of dollars in construction costs. Their focus on getting to the root of our needs through discussion and designing the renovations based on those needs was extremely beneficial for us and our project. We are now so much happier in our home, thanks to their work."

David Jones
Houzz

“We took on a big renovation project in Vermont, while living out of state. We hired Pricilla Cotton as our designer and David Cotton as our Architect. From the get go we knew this was a very wise decision! Together they were able to help us envision what the home would look like and were able to make our dreams a reality. They were creative, with a terrific eye for detail, color and overall design. They always presented several options and were willing to work with our suggestions. They frequently checked on the project in our absence and sent pictures, allowing the project to move along at a better than expected pace. In addition, they were mindful of our overall budget, making tactical suggestions along the way to contain costs. Overall, we are thrilled with the final project and both David and Priscilla terrific help along the way!”

Rose Serels
Houzz
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