by Anne Cummins | Jun 10, 2016 | Interior Design, Window Treatments
Many interior design projects, including kitchen and bath design, home offices, family rooms, living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms, as well as commercial settings, are greatly improved with finishing touches such as custom made draperies, valances or shades.... 
by Anne Cummins | May 13, 2016 | Architecture, Interior Design
I recently completed consulting on a large scale, multi-unit condominium and townhouse project in the Boston area that combined aspects of commercial interior design and residential interior design. Commercial – the project required compliance with fire code and... 
by Anne Cummins | May 6, 2016 | Colors, Interior Design
As we head towards summer, blue and off-white room schemes are popping up in several of this spring’s interior design magazines. I just put together several blue and white combinations for a living room, dining room and master bedroom for a Cape Cod client who would... 
by Anne Cummins | Apr 22, 2016 | Architecture, Interior Design, Products
Two recent issues of Interior Design® magazine are really outstanding. The March issue is the “Big Ideas” issue and features innovation in many aspects of design. From architecture to interior design to product design and new technologies, this issue is packed with... 
by Anne Cummins | Apr 7, 2016 | Interior Design, Lighting, Products
I attended a seminar today on LED Lighting at Wolfer’s Lighting in Waltham, MA (part of the Boston Design Week program). Because I work on both new construction and renovation projects, I’ve been keeping up with progress and changes in LED lighting, but it’s always... 
by Anne Cummins | Mar 25, 2016 | Architecture, Interior Design, Miscellanea
I’m excited about the calendar of events for Boston Design Week, starting on March 30, 2106. Now in its third year, Boston Design Week keeps getting better and better. Per the Boston Design week web site: “Boston Design Week seeks to increase public awareness and... 
by Anne Cummins | Mar 4, 2016 | Home Renovations, Interior Design, Kitchen and Bath Design
Many of my interior design projects include exterior renovations, improvements and updates. For example, I just completed a home renovation project with an area builder that transformed a simple, dark, worn out cottage into a bright new home with a traditional... 
by Anne Cummins | Feb 19, 2016 | Colors, Design Tips, Interior Design
Since late last year, there has been a lot of buzz (and a lot of blogging) about Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year for 2016, Simply White. It’s inspired me to write my own blog about white and off white paint selections. Although I don’t spec white colors for... 
by Anne Cummins | Feb 5, 2016 | Art and Accessories, Furniture, Interior Design
Here’s a look at updates to a residential project on Sanibel Island, in a sunny setting with a tropical vibe. This den serves as an office and as a spot for TV viewing and reading, tucked away from the main section of the home. Rattan furniture with cushions in a... 
by Anne Cummins | Jan 3, 2016 | Design Tips, Interior Design
What’s looking new and fresh for 2016? Off-whites and soft colors for calm and soothing interiors. Patterned fabrics in light, loose and airy designs. Warm wood tones, exposed beams, craftsman built interiors. Honed or leathered stone for counter tops, fireplace... 
by Anne Cummins | Dec 23, 2015 | Interior Design, Kitchen and Bath Design, Lighting, Tile and Stone
I just wrapped up a kitchen renovation project that came together seamlessly. The client and I hit it off right from the start and really enjoyed working together during the design process selecting cabinets, finishes, granite, tile and lighting. The home is an... 
by Anne Cummins | Dec 11, 2015 | Interior Design, Kitchen and Bath Design, Products, Tile and Stone
This summer, and into the fall, I worked on a master bathroom renovation that included many wonderful materials and details. Thanks to careful planning and attention to detail, a simple and utilitarian bathroom was transformed into an elegant and serene oasis.... 