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 | Jan 22, 2016 | Kitchen and Bath Design, Products, Tile and Stone
Here’s a look at some unusual and beautiful kitchen granite selections for recent kitchen and bath projects I’ve worked on. These granites feature distinct patterns or features with lots of personality. Picasso – tones of deep gray and beige, with a large scale... 
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.... 
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 | Feb 15, 2015 | Miscellanea, Products
Designers specify all sorts of things, from bricks to billiard tables to bathtubs. I chanced upon this freestanding soaking tub while shopping with a client to select fixtures for a bathroom renovation. Its simplicity and beauty are striking. The clean sculptural... 
by Anne Cummins | Jan 16, 2015 | Products, Tile and Stone
A single item or design element can often spark inspiration and give direction on a project. That was the case during a large scale renovation project I recently worked on. The architectural plans were all set and it was time to start planning the interior materials...