by Anne Cummins | Dec 16, 2016 | Interior Design, Kitchen and Bath Design, Tile and Stone
Just as a necklace, scarf or belt dresses up a simple sweater, accent tile definitely dresses up field tile and adds a specialized touch to bathroom design projects. Linear, mosaic or mini brick accent tile can take a backsplash or shower surround to a sophisticated... 
by Anne Cummins | Nov 18, 2016 | Home Renovations, Interior Design, Kitchen and Bath Design, Tile and Stone
Looking back over the past year, I’ve been fortunate to work with clients on several new construction and renovation projects in the Boston area and on Cape Cod, including many kitchen and bath design projects. Components for a successful kitchen or bath design... 
by Anne Cummins | Oct 21, 2016 | Architecture, Interior Design
I’m excited to be working with Seaver Construction and Century 21 North Shore/Braese Realty Group on a new townhome development north of Boston, called Baldwin Woods, in Woburn MA. As the lead design consultant, I’ll specify all exterior materials and finishes such as... 
by Anne Cummins | Sep 13, 2016 | Interior Design, Products
We’re wrapping up an extensive home renovation project for a client on Cape Cod, and we’re selecting area rugs. The house is situated in sandy soil and white pines, looking out over breezy Cape Cod Bay. The perfect floor covering solution for a casual, beachy... 
by Anne Cummins | Aug 21, 2016 | Colors, Kitchen and Bath Design, Tile and Stone
On several new construction projects and renovation projects this summer, gray has been the prominent color selected for paint schemes and materials. For the past several years warm color schemes have prevailed (and are still very popular and beautiful) with lots of... 
by Anne Cummins | Jul 18, 2016 | Design Tips, Interior Design, Window Treatments
During these hot summer months, heat and sun control via shades on your windows is key to maintaining a comfortable temperature in your home. With or without air conditioning, climate control via window shades cuts heat and glare, helps reduce the need for cooling,... 
by Anne Cummins | Jun 24, 2016 | Colors, Interior Design, Tile and Stone
Several residential interior design projects I’m working on include whole house paint color schemes. Clients are gravitating towards gray colors, which I put together in combinations from light to dark that flow well throughout the home. Gray then also comes into play... 
by Anne Cummins | Jun 10, 2016 | Interior Design, Window Treatments
Many interior design projects, including kitchen and bath design, home offices, family rooms, living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms, as well as commercial settings, are greatly improved with finishing touches such as custom made draperies, valances or shades.... 
by Anne Cummins | May 13, 2016 | Architecture, Interior Design
I recently completed consulting on a large scale, multi-unit condominium and townhouse project in the Boston area that combined aspects of commercial interior design and residential interior design. Commercial – the project required compliance with fire code and... 
by Anne Cummins | May 6, 2016 | Colors, Interior Design
As we head towards summer, blue and off-white room schemes are popping up in several of this spring’s interior design magazines. I just put together several blue and white combinations for a living room, dining room and master bedroom for a Cape Cod client who would... 
by Anne Cummins | Apr 22, 2016 | Architecture, Interior Design, Products
Two recent issues of Interior Design® magazine are really outstanding. The March issue is the “Big Ideas” issue and features innovation in many aspects of design. From architecture to interior design to product design and new technologies, this issue is packed with... 
by Anne Cummins | Apr 7, 2016 | Interior Design, Lighting, Products
I attended a seminar today on LED Lighting at Wolfer’s Lighting in Waltham, MA (part of the Boston Design Week program). Because I work on both new construction and renovation projects, I’ve been keeping up with progress and changes in LED lighting, but it’s always...