by Anne Cummins | Aug 14, 2020 | Colors, Interior Design
Here on Cape Cod for the summer, I feel lucky to live in a beautiful spot and I’m inspired by the surroundings. The beach, surf and sky create a low key and lovely design direction with “sea glass” colors – washed out aqua, soft green, cobalt blue, frosted white and... 
by Anne Cummins | Jul 16, 2020 | Interior Design, Kitchen and Bath Design, Tile and Stone
Here’s some inspiration for warm summer months and for coastal settings. Fantasy Green quartzite (hard marble) is one of my favorite materials for counter tops. It’s perfect for kitchen or bath with a variety of cabinet finishes (white, gray, pewter), and works... 
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 13, 2020 | Interior Design
For the past year or so, I’ve offered remote interior design consulting services for clients. A couple of recent projects have been conducted remotely, and they worked out really well. The ease of finding products and inspiration via web sites has already transformed... 
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 | 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 | Jan 17, 2020 | Colors, Interior Design
I can’t believe that 12 months have flown by since I wrote a blog about Color of the Year for 2019. So now it’s January 2020 and it’s time to take a look at Color of the Year from paint companies such as Benjamin Moore, Sherwin Williams and C2 Paint. I also enjoy... 
by Anne Cummins | Nov 20, 2019 | Architecture, Interior Design
I’m currently working with Seaver Construction as the interior designer for a new, multi-unit residential building called The Foundry at Wakefield, in Wakefield, MA. Close to the commuter rail, Route 128/95 and Wakefield’s popular Lake Quannapowitt and several other... 
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 | Sep 21, 2019 | Interior Design
Fun and interesting events and seminars are coming up at Boston Design Market at the Boston Design Center, October 2 and 3. Market programs will be offered for consumers and designers to explore current and future design topics and trends. And, as always, it’s fun to... 
by Anne Cummins | Aug 16, 2019 | Interior Design
Over the past several months (and years) I’ve worked on some lovely home construction projects with Seaver Construction, based in Woburn, MA. We’ve worked together for over 15 years on multi-unit condominium buildings, town homes, large custom spec homes, and...