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... 
by Anne Cummins | Apr 17, 2015 | Architecture, Furniture, Interior Design
I’ve been reminded recently of the Barcelona chair, a classic furniture piece designed by German architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The elegant, armless leather and steel chair is one of the most recognized pieces of furniture of the past hundred years. A new...“Design is a constant challenge to balance comfort with luxe, the practical with the desirable.”
– Donna Karan
Read more by Anne Cummins | Mar 28, 2015 | Interior Design, Miscellanea
To me, this is a meaningful quote because it’s so true that interior designers strive to achieve balance between aesthetics and functionality.
by Anne Cummins | Mar 13, 2015 | Colors, Interior Design
Following up on my blog about white paint colors are thoughts about using creamy off-whites for interior trim. The softer, creamier off-white colors complement wall colors such as taupe, beige and brown, plum and burgundy, sage green and gold. They also tie in well...