by Anne Cummins | Apr 16, 2021 | Interior Design, Kitchen and Bath Design, Lighting, Tile and Stone
It’s been an amazing year. In spite of COVID -19, new construction projects and renovation projects in the Greater Boston area and on Cape Cod have kept me very busy. I’ve had the privilege of working with several wonderful clients and some great industry... 
by Anne Cummins | Mar 22, 2021 | Colors, Interior Design
Spring time turns my thoughts to warm, sunny days and to the color yellow! Yellow is a mood lifter, can create mellow spaces or intense, bold spaces, and although it’s associated with Spring and Summer, can be a wonderful color to live in year round. Even on a grey,... 
by Anne Cummins | Jan 8, 2021 | Home Renovations, Interior Design, Kitchen and Bath Design
I’m looking ahead to a productive and busy 2021. The past several months were unusual and challenging, of course, but projects moved along well, and I was able to work with clients and builders in person or remotely. Clients, contractors and I worked together to... 
by Anne Cummins | Oct 22, 2020 | Art and Accessories, Design Tips, Interior Design
I love autumn. Sunny days, crisp nights and beautiful foliage are always special treats. In New England, a foliage drive is always a highlight of the season and must include a stop at an apple barn with fresh, warm apple cider doughnuts, and a stop to pick out... 
by Anne Cummins | Sep 18, 2020 | Design Tips, Home Renovations, Interior Design
Looking for a home improvement or decorating project? Want to jazz up your office? Getting ready to nest and stay cozy while also staying safe and healthy? How about incorporating wallpaper to add color, pattern and texture to your home or office (or maybe your home... 
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...