by Anne Cummins | Dec 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Roses in December? Here on the Cape, it’s true. Lots of rose bushes are still blooming in beautiful shades of fuscia and red. Wonderful Christmas colors in an unexpected way! Here’s to Happy Holidays and a great start to the New Year. Thinking of family,... 
by Anne Cummins | Nov 17, 2022 | Interior Design, Lighting
With autumn here (and winter coming!), great interior lighting is key! I’ve been working on a project that creates an opportunity to specify some really wonderful light fixtures. I’m able to include some big, bold fixtures that really make a statement,... 
by Anne Cummins | Oct 17, 2022 | Design Tips, Kitchen and Bath Design, Products
Quartz has been on the forefront for countertop material for several years now. Although named for a natural material, quartz countertops are man made, created by grinding up natural quartz, adding resins or binders, and adding pigment. The result is a very... 
by Anne Cummins | Sep 16, 2022 | Interior Design
September is one of my favorite months here on Cape Cod. The beaches are fantastic, the ocean water can be relatively warm, air temps are great for hiking and biking, and plants and gardens are still lovely and green. There’s a calmness that settles in and it... 
by Anne Cummins | Aug 19, 2022 | Colors, Design Tips, Kitchen and Bath Design
Gray and color schemes for kitchens and bathrooms are perennially popular. They’re fairly simple schemes to begin with, but building the right combinations of white and gray will pose a design challenge to ensure that colors coordinate well. Cool grays, warm... 
by Anne Cummins | Jul 15, 2022 | Furniture
Working with interior design clients often includes reupholstering furniture. This is a smart option if you like some of your current furniture and it just needs an update. It allows true customization and control because I’m able to provide a huge range of... 
by Anne Cummins | Jun 17, 2022 | Kitchen and Bath Design, Products, Tile and Stone
Man made quartz is a very popular choice for countertops, and I often help clients select quartz for kitchens, bathrooms and bars. Lately, though, every time I go shopping with clients for countertop materials, I’m drawn to “Fantasy” types of natural... 
by Anne Cummins | May 20, 2022 | Art and Accessories
This blog is on the less practical side, but I thought it would be fun to mention decorative pillows and how versatile and important they are. Pillows can personalize a project, bring in lots of fun color and pattern, and add a true finishing touch to upholstery or... 
by Anne Cummins | Apr 14, 2022 | Colors
Welcome Spring! Fresh greens, sunny yellows, blue skies, crocus purples – these are colors that usher in the season but can be used year round for beautiful interiors. Soft sage green is one of my favorites for bedrooms or dining rooms, yellow plays well in... 
by Anne Cummins | Mar 18, 2022 | Colors, Design Tips, Interior Design
One of the main design topics that I discuss with my clients is color. Choosing colors for a design project can be overwhelming for clients, and they often turn to me to help them select color schemes, most often for residential design but also for commercial design.... 
by Anne Cummins | Feb 18, 2022 | Interior Design
When I’m contacted by a potential client, I mention my complimentary initial consultation as a first step. It’s a great way for the client and me to meet, get to know each other a little bit, discuss the project that the client has in mind, and talk about desired... 
by Anne Cummins | Jan 7, 2022 | Interior Design
New year, new beginnings, new projects coming up. I’m excited to be working with new clients and also continuing with current clients on some fun projects, including new construction residential projects in Newton, Lexington and Arlington, a living room and...