by Anne Cummins | Jun 10, 2020 | Design Tips, Interior Design
Remote consulting has been working out really well for my clients and me. Of course, it’s quite different from meeting in person, but I’ve been able to accomplish alot with clients via emails, phone calls and video chats. Here are some examples to illustrate how... 
by Anne Cummins | May 1, 2020 | Design Tips, Interior Design
Now that spring is here but we’re all staying home more, and possibly working from home, you’re most likely seeing things you’d like to update, change or get rid of! Home accents: changing decorative items at home, such as pillows, art and mirrors, area rugs, throw... 
by Anne Cummins | Apr 17, 2020 | Design Tips, Miscellanea
Many of us are now working from home and making the best of it. Not everyone has dedicated office space but it’s important to create a comfortable and functional work area. Some tips: if sitting at a desk or table, be sure to use your PC or laptop at a height and... 
by Anne Cummins | Mar 20, 2020 | Design Tips, Interior Design, Lighting
Continuing the thread from my February blog, here’s a look at some of the casual and rustic light fixtures that I selected for a farmhouse style home construction project. The project features horizontal shiplap instead of formal wainscoting, for areas such as the... 
by Anne Cummins | Feb 17, 2020 | Design Tips, Interior Design, Lighting
I’ve been working on specifications and design details for a couple of beautiful new home projects in Lexington. One house is formal and elegant, and the other is a much more casual farmhouse style. Items such as lighting, cabinet hardware and plumbing fixtures... 
by Anne Cummins | Oct 24, 2019 | Design Tips, Interior Design, Products
Back in the day, when I started out in the interior design field, polished brass was the standard finish for upscale projects. Door knobs and levers, hinges, bathroom faucets and accessories, cabinet hardware and chandeliers or decorative lighting were predominantly... 
by Anne Cummins | Jun 21, 2019 | Art and Accessories, Design Tips, Interior Design
Are you one of the many who procrastinate when it comes to hanging art? Maybe you’re not sure about where it should be positioned on the wall. Perhaps you don’t have confidence that a particular framed painting or photograph will look right in the space that you have... 
by Anne Cummins | May 17, 2019 | Design Tips, Interior Design
When I’m contacted by a potential client, I mention and offer a 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... 
by Anne Cummins | Apr 16, 2019 | Design Tips, Interior Design
Area rugs are wonderful things – they can be simple and basic, classic and formal, or quirky and fun. I often advise clients on area rug selection and sizing. Although it seems fairly straightforward, getting an area rug’s size right is really important, especially in... 
by Anne Cummins | Feb 21, 2019 | Design Tips, Interior Design, Kitchen and Bath Design, Tile and Stone
Designers are decision makers for clients and builders. One of my jobs as an interior designer is to assist in picking out the best possible materials for projects. Multi-tasking, organization and creativity are key. Here’s a list of design related items I’ve helped... 
by Anne Cummins | Feb 16, 2018 | Design Tips, Home Renovations, Lighting, Products
For new construction and home renovation projects, lighting such as chandeliers, pendants and surface mounted fixtures (sconces, vanity lights or ceiling lights) can add a wonderful finishing touch to overall project success. A key to lighting design for interiors is... 
by Anne Cummins | Dec 30, 2017 | Colors, Design Tips, Interior Design
Each New Year brings new color forecasts or “Color of the Year” updates from paint companies such as Benjamin Moore, Sherwin Williams, and Pratt and Lambert. Although I don’t always embrace or follow “Colors of the Year,” I find 2018’s featured colors, color trends... 