by Anne Cummins | Jun 23, 2017 | Interior Design, Kitchen and Bath Design
This past winter and spring, I worked with a new client to plan and implement a very involved bathroom renovation project. In this case, two full bathrooms were made over simultaneously. It made sense to work on both bathrooms at once in terms of permitting,... 
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 | Apr 14, 2017 | Colors, Interior Design, Kitchen and Bath Design, Tile and Stone
Looking out my window, things are finally turning green. Leaves and flowers are starting to pop! Greens have been popping up in recent interior design projects too. It’s refreshing to specify green tones in materials such as granite for kitchens or baths, or green... 
by Anne Cummins | Mar 26, 2017 | Interior Design, Kitchen and Bath Design, Products, Tile and Stone
I’m specifying a beautiful black and white tile from Veranda Tile Design for a current bathroom renovation project. A client had saved some photos from Houzz and I tracked down Veranda Tile’s Lugano pattern in black and white with the help of Diane Morgan at Upstairs... 
by Anne Cummins | Feb 13, 2017 | Colors, Interior Design
I’ve been putting together some color and fabric schemes that include lots of red. I haven’t done anything with red in quite a while – blue, green and grays have been more typical the past year or so – and it was really interesting gathering all sorts of red fabrics... 
by Anne Cummins | Jan 2, 2017 | Colors, Interior Design
With the start of a new year, I’ve been mulling over new plans and goals. For much of my blogging, I’m planning to focus on color in design. Color plays such an important role in our lives, whether it’s in our natural and outdoor surroundings, our interior... 
by Anne Cummins | Dec 16, 2016 | Interior Design, Kitchen and Bath Design, Tile and Stone
Just as a necklace, scarf or belt dresses up a simple sweater, accent tile definitely dresses up field tile and adds a specialized touch to bathroom design projects. Linear, mosaic or mini brick accent tile can take a backsplash or shower surround to a sophisticated... 
by Anne Cummins | Nov 18, 2016 | Home Renovations, Interior Design, Kitchen and Bath Design, Tile and Stone
Looking back over the past year, I’ve been fortunate to work with clients on several new construction and renovation projects in the Boston area and on Cape Cod, including many kitchen and bath design projects. Components for a successful kitchen or bath design... 
by Anne Cummins | Oct 21, 2016 | Architecture, Interior Design
I’m excited to be working with Seaver Construction and Century 21 North Shore/Braese Realty Group on a new townhome development north of Boston, called Baldwin Woods, in Woburn MA. As the lead design consultant, I’ll specify all exterior materials and finishes such as... 
by Anne Cummins | Sep 13, 2016 | Interior Design, Products
We’re wrapping up an extensive home renovation project for a client on Cape Cod, and we’re selecting area rugs. The house is situated in sandy soil and white pines, looking out over breezy Cape Cod Bay. The perfect floor covering solution for a casual, beachy... 
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 | Jun 24, 2016 | Colors, Interior Design, Tile and Stone
Several residential interior design projects I’m working on include whole house paint color schemes. Clients are gravitating towards gray colors, which I put together in combinations from light to dark that flow well throughout the home. Gray then also comes into play... 