by Anne Cummins | Sep 27, 2017 | Colors, Design Tips
Gray rules! Over the past few years, and for about 80% of the projects I’ve worked on, gray has been the preferred starting point for color schemes. Gray is everywhere – interior paint colors, cabinetry, quartz and granite counter tops, tile, upholstery fabrics,... 
by Anne Cummins | May 23, 2017 | Art and Accessories, Design Tips, Interior Design, Kitchen and Bath Design
I met with a new client last week to discuss working with her on an extensive home construction/renovation project, and she asked me “So, how will this work?” She is starting up a project that will include a complete kitchen renovation, new bathrooms plus renovations... 
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 | Feb 19, 2016 | Colors, Design Tips, Interior Design
Since late last year, there has been a lot of buzz (and a lot of blogging) about Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year for 2016, Simply White. It’s inspired me to write my own blog about white and off white paint selections. Although I don’t spec white colors for... 
by Anne Cummins | Jan 3, 2016 | Design Tips, Interior Design
What’s looking new and fresh for 2016? Off-whites and soft colors for calm and soothing interiors. Patterned fabrics in light, loose and airy designs. Warm wood tones, exposed beams, craftsman built interiors. Honed or leathered stone for counter tops, fireplace... 
by Anne Cummins | Oct 2, 2015 | Colors, Design Tips, Interior Design
Time for leaf peeping drives, mulled cider, mums and pumpkins! What would autumn be without pumpkins and the color pumpkin? It’s actually a great interior color year-round. It makes a beautiful backdrop for gray, beige, brown or black upholstery and accent pieces, and... 
by Anne Cummins | Sep 21, 2015 | Colors, Design Tips, Interior Design
Looking ahead to fall, and linking to the current trend in using gray and beige background paint color schemes, I think that plum, purple, russet, deep red and olive green are going to be key this fall. These colors can add beautiful accents via area rugs, pillows,... 
by Anne Cummins | Jun 4, 2015 | Colors, Design Tips, Interior Design
Things are warming up. Hot and hazy summer months remind me of some of my favorite colors – those found in sea glass. The frosty, pale colors of sea glass that has been sandblasted and worn can translate well to interior colors to evoke a breezy, beachy feeling that...