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... 
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,... 