by Anne Cummins | Jan 18, 2024 | Colors, Design Tips
Let’s start 2024 by checking out the new “Color of the Year” announcements from Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams. I always enjoy seeing the Color of the Year announcements, and while I may not actually use the colors for for projects, it’s fun to check out newly... 
by Anne Cummins | Oct 9, 2023 | Design Tips, Interior Design
As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to change to vibrant red, orange, and gold, it’s time to bring the beauty of autumn indoors. Autumn colors in interior design can infuse your home with warmth, coziness, and a touch of nature’s elegance. In this... 
by Anne Cummins | Aug 16, 2023 | Design Tips, Interior Design, Tile and Stone
When it comes to interior design projects, selecting the right tiles can play a pivotal role in defining the overall aesthetic and ambiance of a space. Among the most popular tile choices, ceramic tiles stand out for their versatility and wide range of styles. They... 
by Anne Cummins | May 19, 2023 | Colors, Design Tips, Interior Design, Tile and Stone
Here on Cape Cod, clients love to play up the coastal setting with color, art, and accessories. I focus on the philosophy of “coastal but not cute,” meaning that we can play up Cape Cod homes’ seaside settings without going overboard and without looking like... 
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 | 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 | 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 | Aug 19, 2021 | Colors, Design Tips
I pay close attention to color when approaching interior design. After all, color is all around us, whether indoors or outdoors, and color definitely influences our moods and perceptions of everyday objects and everyday events. Color preference plays such an important... 
by Anne Cummins | Jun 18, 2021 | Colors, Design Tips, Interior Design, Kitchen and Bath Design
Green finishes and colors are very popular for interior design projects right now! Just in time for summer, greens are leading the way in trending colors. I just finished a master bathroom project with a soft gray green painted vanity combined with a beautiful... 
by Anne Cummins | Nov 20, 2020 | Colors, Design Tips
I find that I like to blog about color quite a bit. I love helping clients pick out paint colors for home or office, and over the years I’ve developed a nice niche in expertise on color selection. I’ve noted in past blogs that I enjoy seeing “Color of the Year”... 
by Anne Cummins | Oct 22, 2020 | Art and Accessories, Design Tips, Interior Design
I love autumn. Sunny days, crisp nights and beautiful foliage are always special treats. In New England, a foliage drive is always a highlight of the season and must include a stop at an apple barn with fresh, warm apple cider doughnuts, and a stop to pick out... 
by Anne Cummins | Sep 18, 2020 | Design Tips, Home Renovations, Interior Design
Looking for a home improvement or decorating project? Want to jazz up your office? Getting ready to nest and stay cozy while also staying safe and healthy? How about incorporating wallpaper to add color, pattern and texture to your home or office (or maybe your home... 