--- title: "The Designer's Market — Kitchen & Bath Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/the-designer-s-market-pfvwus-pf~1795413590 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1795413590.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "The Designer's Market" category: ["Kitchen & Bath Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/2993f142010c6cbe_8768-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "61 Hawks View Drive, Cashiers, North Carolina 28717, United States" latitude: 35.0971 longitude: -83.0871 phone: "(828) 743-1400" website: http://Thedesignersmarket-nc.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 9 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 88 last_updated: 2026-09-21 --- # The Designer's Market Original Houzz profile: [The Designer's Market](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/the-designer-s-market-pfvwus-pf~1795413590) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Designers - **Location:** Cashiers, NC - **Serves:** Sapphire, Cullowhee, Highlands, Cashiers, Glenville, Lake Toxaway - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (9 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2014–2015), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 250 Ideabook Saves Interior Design and Supply - specializing in the fixed elements and finishes that create the backdrop for your lifestyle. Window and Wall coverings, Area Rugs, Carpet, Paint, Cabinetry, Tile and Stone. ### Services Provided - Kitchen Design - Custom Cabinets - Bathroom Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Bathroom Vanities - 3D Rendering - Custom Countertops - Custom Pantries - Lighting Design - Laundry Room Design - Floor Plans - Mudroom Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Custom Walk-in Closets - Pantry Design - Vanity Installation - Wine Cellar Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - Hurricane Shutter Installation - Motorized Blinds - Plantation Shutters ### Areas Served - Sapphire - Cullowhee - Highlands - Cashiers - Glenville - Lake Toxaway ### Typical Job Cost $500 - 100,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | The Designer's Market | | Address | 61 Hawks View Drive, Cashiers, North Carolina 28717, United States | | Phone | (828) 743-1400 | | Website | http://Thedesignersmarket-nc.com | | Followers on Houzz | 88 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/thedesignersmarket - Blog — Www.thedesignersmarket-nc.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [The Designer's Market](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/the-designer-s-market-pfvwus-pf~1795413590) - **Website:** http://Thedesignersmarket-nc.com - **Phone:** (828) 743-1400 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - ASID - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2014–2015), for Service. **Affiliations** - [American Society of Interior Designers](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-interior-designers-pfvwus-pf~1510192642) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 9 reviews** ### All 9 reviews **★★★★★ — susanellishood, Sept. 2015** > Susan Sansouci is a true professional, knowledgeable of her field and many different products. We purchased a home she had previously designed which is fabulous. She helped us with paint, wallpaper and rugs to help make the home ours. I am a lighting designer and have also recommended Susan to my friends and clients. The Designer's Market has a very well trained efficient and friendly staff who work together to complete projects in a very timely manner. **★★★★★ — canby, Jan. 2015** > We used The Designer's Market to provide draperies, rods, blinds, wall coverings, rugs and carpeting for our home in the CC of Sapphire Valley. Susan and her staff were very professional, a pleasure to work with and committed to getting everything right. Susan was very attuned to my budget and my schedule and provided excellent suggestions. I couldn't be happier with the finished product and will use her in the future any time I have a need. **★★★★★ — almeansjr, Nov. 2014** > We have used Designer's Market for the last several years to purchase blinds, window treatment, rugs and carpeting for our home in Cashiers. We have also recommended them to our friends. If we have an issue they make it right. **★★★★★ — lindapiatt, Nov. 2014** > What a delight to work with. I worked with Susan to remodel my kitchen. From the moment I entered the shop to completion of the installation, she was available with professional advice, excellent installation teams, and accurate billing. Always available for questions. She delivered exactly what I wanted. I would highly recommend her to anyone just moving to the area, or for a refreshingly professional job for our little village in the mountains. **★★★★★ — gjslakeland, Nov. 2014** > Susan's expertise and ability to quickly assess where furniture needed to be placed or disposed of was just what we needed! She achieved exactly what we wanted to make our home more cozy and inviting **★★★★ — karendix, Jan. 2014** > Provided window and door treatments for mountain cabin. Had good selection and installation was done in a timely and professional manner. **★★★★★ — User, Aug. 2013** > I absolutely loved working with Susan and The Designer's Market. The choices were beyond my dreams and Susan's professional opinion and advise were exactly what I was looking for. The finished project was beautiful! I am using them again in my new home in Hendersonville. **★★★★★ — Nadine Paradise, Aug. 2013** > Susan installed my drapes and shades in our home in Highlands. She did an excellent job, was very timely and ALWAYS steered me in the right direction. My drapes are perfect and I LOVE my electronic shades. I highly recommend Susan at the Designer's Market! **★★★★★ — Stagridge, Aug. 2013** > I recently completed a project for The Designer's Market. I was very much impressed with the creativity and professionalism of their staff. Susan was great to work with, and I hope to do additional projects with her in the near future. ## Selected projects - [Mid-century Mod](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-mod-pj-vj~6030276) - Location: Cashiers, North Carolina - Photos: 1 - [Wildcat CC](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wildcat-cc-pj-vj~6030272) - Location: Highlands, North Carolina - Photos: 3 - [Summer Hill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/summer-hill-pj-vj~6030270) - Location: Glenville, North Carolina - Photos: 2 - [Stillmont](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stillmont-pj-vj~6030269) - Location: Cashiers, North Carolina - Photos: 3 - [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchens-pj-vj~2155524) - Location: Highlands, NC - Photos: 19 - [Concept Boards](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/concept-boards-pj-vj~1509431) - Location: Cashiers, NC - Photos: 2 - [Hardwood Flooring](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hardwood-flooring-pj-vj~2155586) - Location: Cashiers, NC - Photos: 2 - [Baths](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/baths-pj-vj~2155572) - Location: Highlands, NC - Photos: 1 - [Stone Creek Health and Rehabilitation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stone-creek-health-and-rehabilitation-pj-vj~384487) - Location: Asheville, NC - Photos: 3 - [Tile and Stone](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tile-and-stone-pj-vj~277830) - Location: Cashiers, NC - Photos: 2 - [Cedar Hill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cedar-hill-pj-vj~332347) - Location: Cashiers, NC - Photos: 2 - [Area Rugs](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/area-rugs-pj-vj~160655) - Location: Cashiers, NC - Photos: 7 - [FoxFire](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/foxfire-pj-vj~247148) - Location: Cashiers, NC - Photos: 2 - [Bear Lake Reserve](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bear-lake-reserve-pj-vj~262617) - Location: Tuckasegee, NC - Photos: 6 - [CC of Sapphire Valley Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cc-of-sapphire-valley-home-pj-vj~247150) - Location: Sapphire, NC - Photos: 2 - [Wall Coverings](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wall-coverings-pj-vj~159185) - Location: Cashiers, NC - Photos: 13 - [Carpet](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carpet-pj-vj~160531) - Location: Cashiers, NC - Photos: 6 - [Vivace](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vivace-pj-vj~160435) - Location: Cashiers, NC - Photos: 3 - Description: The contemporary and sophisticated feel is achieved using an all white background with just one consistent accent color. The clothing, much like artwork, provides the interest in the space. - [HFCC](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hfcc-pj-vj~439945) - Location: Highlands, NC - Photos: 6 - [Showroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/showroom-pj-vj~160701) - Location: Cashiers, NC - Photos: 7 [See all 30 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/the-designer-s-market-pfvwus-pf~1795413590) ## Ideabooks - [Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/129292440/list/master-bath) — 4 ideas - [Master Closets](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/118819633/list/master-closets) — 31 ideas - [Addition](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/91794147/list/addition) — 38 ideas - [Fireplace](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/129287954/list/fireplace) — 8 ideas - [Garage](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/129295484/list/garage) — 4 ideas - [office](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/50522737/list/office) — 6 ideas - [Showroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/118578176/list/showroom) — 5 ideas - [Great Drapery Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4002522/list/great-drapery-ideas) — 15 ideas - [Tile Treatments](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8559464/list/tile-treatments) — 13 ideas - [Color Combos](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34559453/list/color-combos) — 3 ideas - [Unique Kichen Details](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61911578/list/unique-kichen-details) — 2 ideas - [Guest Bath Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56307844/list/guest-bath-renovation) — 5 ideas - [Kid Space](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53934259/list/kid-space) — 1 idea - [Outstanding Backsplashes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52457145/list/outstanding-backsplashes) — 6 ideas - [Best Headboard Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52453517/list/best-headboard-ideas) — 2 ideas - [Wall Finishes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5602417/list/wall-finishes) — 7 ideas - [Rugs spice up a neutral bath!](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34533134/list/rugs-spice-up-a-neutral-bath) — 10 ideas - [Great Lighting](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/6996470/list/great-lighting) — 6 ideas - [Area Rugs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7446005/list/area-rugs) — 6 ideas - [Hunter Douglas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7141991/list/hunter-douglas) — 4 ideas [See all 20 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/susansansouci) ## Community Q&A **Q: Counters?** *(in Photo Questions)* Hello, I love this kitchen, such a nice departure from white kitchens. Can you tell me what counters and backsplash was used? Thank you! A: Hi Paula. The countertops are CaesarStone in color Taj Royale. The backsplash is a “split hex” ceramic tile by Interceramic that has since been discontinued. But the pattern has become very popular so just be sure to ask for the split hex and you’ll find something similar! **Q: this is a natural stones or artificial?** *(in Photo Questions)* stones A: It looks like Natural Stone Veneers (that's a manufacturer). It is real stone and we just used it on our fireplace. **Q: BACKSPLASH** *(in Photo Questions)* SOPHISTICATED YET PLAYFUL; WHERE DO I PURCHASE THIE TILE? A: Click on the link, then Moment, then the Modern Pattern. It's very close to the pattern shown... **Q: Fireplace surround** *(in Photo Questions)* could this product be used around a fireplace? A: It looks like Natural Stone Veneers (that's a manufacturer). It is real stone and we just used it on our fireplace, it's fantastic. **Q: What are the tiles?** *(in Photo Questions)* Beige tiles - slate? ceramic? Accent tile - marble, ceramic, glass? A: The field tiles are beige glazed porcelain and the border tiles are glass by American Marazzi Tile **Q: Is this the Hunter Douglas Vignette? and which fabric?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Yes they are Vignettes! Tailored 6" folds, Pampa Grass, color 476 with the UltraGlide operating system. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-21.*