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... 
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 | Mar 15, 2019 | Architecture, Interior Design
I’m looking forward to several events and programs at Boston Design Week 2019, scheduled for March 27 – April 7. There are many, many great looking events, and some that stand out include those that pay tribute to the 100th anniversary of the Bauhaus Movement, such as...