by Anne Cummins | Oct 17, 2022 | Design Tips, Kitchen and Bath Design, Products
Quartz has been on the forefront for countertop material for several years now. Although named for a natural material, quartz countertops are man made, created by grinding up natural quartz, adding resins or binders, and adding pigment. The result is a very... 
by Anne Cummins | Jun 17, 2022 | Kitchen and Bath Design, Products, Tile and Stone
Man made quartz is a very popular choice for countertops, and I often help clients select quartz for kitchens, bathrooms and bars. Lately, though, every time I go shopping with clients for countertop materials, I’m drawn to “Fantasy” types of natural... 
by Anne Cummins | Apr 22, 2020 | Products
It’s Earth Day today – and it’s also Earth Day’s 50th anniversary. Under different circumstances there would be lots of outdoor, community or school related activities to support Earth Day, but not this year. However, earthday.org features digital events,... 
by Anne Cummins | Oct 24, 2019 | Design Tips, Interior Design, Products
Back in the day, when I started out in the interior design field, polished brass was the standard finish for upscale projects. Door knobs and levers, hinges, bathroom faucets and accessories, cabinet hardware and chandeliers or decorative lighting were predominantly... 
by Anne Cummins | Oct 19, 2018 | Lighting, Products
Pendant lights add a great finishing touch to kitchen islands, peninsulas, dining areas, bar areas, reception areas and retail counters or displays. They take a lighting plan to the next level by adding lots of interest and pop, and they add a little whimsy or... 
by Anne Cummins | Aug 24, 2018 | Lighting, Products
Although I’m an interior designer, I frequently select exterior items for clients including roofing, siding, doors, decking and exterior lighting. An important category for exterior lighting, especially in areas that are home to wildlife such as sea turtles, is “dark... 
by Anne Cummins | Jul 27, 2018 | Home Renovations, Kitchen and Bath Design, Products
I recently worked on a renovation project at a home in a beautiful coastal setting on Cape Cod. The overall space was open, airy and contemporary, with a large family room and dining room, but with small and compact bedrooms and bathrooms. The bathroom sizes and... 
by Anne Cummins | Apr 27, 2018 | Interior Design, Products
I specify flooring for just about every project that I work on, focusing on the right product or type of material that will look great and prove to be a smart choice. Luxury vinyl flooring has become really popular, and is proving to be a great solution for different... 
by Anne Cummins | Feb 16, 2018 | Design Tips, Home Renovations, Lighting, Products
For new construction and home renovation projects, lighting such as chandeliers, pendants and surface mounted fixtures (sconces, vanity lights or ceiling lights) can add a wonderful finishing touch to overall project success. A key to lighting design for interiors is... 
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 | 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 | 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... 