“Some think a decorator should change a house. I try to give permanence to a house, to bring out the experiences, the memories, the feelings that make it a home.”
– Sister Parish
Read more by Anne Cummins | Dec 1, 2015 | Interior Design, Miscellanea
Residential designers or decorators definitely help clients change their homes for the better in terms of function and appearance, but ideally also help support and enhance the experiences, memories, emotions, wishes and goals that make a house a home.
by Anne Cummins | Nov 14, 2015 | Interior Design, Miscellanea
Looking forward to participating in “The Designer Is In” with the American Society of Interior Designers New England Chapter, at the Boston Home Décor Show, November 19-22 2015. Held at The Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts, the show will feature guest... 
by Anne Cummins | Nov 6, 2015 | Colors, Interior Design
This is a fun, personalized color and fabric scheme for an office in a traditional Colonial home, for a client who loves bright colors and contemporary design elements. The fabrics we’ve selected for window treatments and accents are all fairly traditional, but the... 
by Anne Cummins | Oct 2, 2015 | Colors, Design Tips, Interior Design
Time for leaf peeping drives, mulled cider, mums and pumpkins! What would autumn be without pumpkins and the color pumpkin? It’s actually a great interior color year-round. It makes a beautiful backdrop for gray, beige, brown or black upholstery and accent pieces, and... 
by Anne Cummins | Sep 21, 2015 | Colors, Design Tips, Interior Design
Looking ahead to fall, and linking to the current trend in using gray and beige background paint color schemes, I think that plum, purple, russet, deep red and olive green are going to be key this fall. These colors can add beautiful accents via area rugs, pillows,...“Rooms should be timeless.”
– Sister Parish
Read more by Anne Cummins | Sep 13, 2015 | Interior Design
Timeless design elements rather than trendy features or fads always result in beautiful interiors with staying power.
by Anne Cummins | Sep 4, 2015 | Interior Design, Miscellanea
Noted in both the 2015 Kravet summer newsletter and in O Magazine from September 2014, I applaud Margaret Barnett, an Atlanta based interior designer who founded her own non-profit organization, the What a Life Foundation. Barnett, owner and principal designer at the... 
by Anne Cummins | Jul 31, 2015 | Interior Design, Products
I’ve been selecting a lot of wallpaper for projects lately, for everything from powder rooms to condominium hallways and lobbies. Some great wallpapers I’ve specified recently include a lighthearted take on a traditional English floral pattern, a dressy silver Greek... 
by Anne Cummins | Jun 12, 2015 | Colors, Interior Design, Kitchen and Bath Design
To continue the thread of my last blog about sea glass, here’s a design scheme I’m working on for a home renovation and design project in Florida. The fabrics we’ve selected for an open and airy family room/dining area will result in a cool and casual look that will... 
by Anne Cummins | Jun 4, 2015 | Colors, Design Tips, Interior Design
Things are warming up. Hot and hazy summer months remind me of some of my favorite colors – those found in sea glass. The frosty, pale colors of sea glass that has been sandblasted and worn can translate well to interior colors to evoke a breezy, beachy feeling that... 
by Anne Cummins | May 11, 2015 | Interior Design, Miscellanea
I was just in Miami and toured Miami Beach to see all of the interesting architecture and design, both old and new. Banners were flying all over Miami and Miami Beach for the Maison & Objet Americas Trade Show scheduled for May 12 – 15. Annually held in Paris,... 
by Anne Cummins | Apr 24, 2015 | Interior Design, Miscellanea
I just met with a potential client who’s planning a significant home renovation. She loves her house and the setting, but she’s ready to update her kitchen, adjacent family room, dining room and bathrooms. A common question came up during our meeting: “How will...