About
Small By Design. Intentional By Habit.
A boutique interior design studio based in Herndon, Virginia. Specializing in cabinetry design and full interior selections for builders, remodelers, and private clients — across the DC metro area and nationwide.
Maria Williams
Founder &
Principal Designer
Herndon, Virginia
DC Metro Area & Nationwide
I started Cove Custom because I think the best design comes from a designer who actually understands how spaces get built. How materials hold up over time, how builders work, and what a homeowner really needs to get through the selections process without losing their mind.
I've spent years working across the DC metro area with builders, developers, remodelers, and private clients, and along the way I built a process that's clear and efficient and, honestly, useful. No endless rounds of revisions. No decision fatigue. Selections that are well thought out, delivered when I said they would be, and ready for your team to execute.
My focus is cabinetry design. I represent four manufacturers I've chosen carefully, ranging from semi-custom to fully custom and from indoor to outdoor, so I can match the right product to your project and your budget instead of forcing a fit.
Cove Custom is small on purpose. Every project gets my full attention, from our first conversation to the final set of documents. I don't take on more than I can do well, and that's the whole idea.
HOW I WORK
The Things That Matter Most.
Clarity over complexity
Every client deserves to understand exactly what they're getting, why, and when. I communicate clearly and document everything — so there are no surprises for you or your contractor.
Selections that hold up
Beautiful at install. Still beautiful in ten years. I specify materials that look good and perform well — because a space that needs constant replacement isn't actually well-designed.
Small on purpose
I limit my project load so every client gets my full attention. You work with me directly throughout — not a junior designer, not a large firm's pipeline. Just me.
Cabinetry Specialization
A Dedicated Cabinetry Designer.
I represent four carefully selected cabinetry manufacturers — Mouser Cabinetry (premium custom), KITH Kitchens (semi-custom), Great Northern Cabinetry (mid-range), and Stoll Outdoor Cabinetry (outdoor specialty) — chosen for quality, lead times, and price range. Whatever the project scope or budget, I match the right line to it.
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