by Anne Cummins | Feb 21, 2019 | Design Tips, Interior Design, Kitchen and Bath Design, Tile and Stone, Uncategorized
Designers are decision makers for clients and builders. One of my jobs as an interior designer is to assist in picking out the best possible materials for projects. Multi-tasking, organization and creativity are key. Here’s a list of design related items I’ve helped... 
by Anne Cummins | Nov 30, 2017 | Art and Accessories, Interior Design, Tile and Stone
One of my favorite reviews from a client is “Anne is not a design diva.” I like to provide a sensible, practical approach to interior design while also using my creative side, and I’m easy to work with. But, of course, I love to hear how happy my clients are with my... 
by Anne Cummins | Oct 26, 2017 | Kitchen and Bath Design, Tile and Stone
Subway tile is one of those enduring design classics that works again and again as a smart solution in kitchen and bath design projects. The range of products available in the subway tile category is amazing and lots of fun to explore, and the size and scale is often... 
by Anne Cummins | Aug 25, 2017 | Interior Design, Kitchen and Bath Design, Tile and Stone
Here’s a peek at kitchen design projects I’ve worked on recently. Common threads and current trends include tailored, off-white Shaker style cabinets … crisp and clean-looking glass subway tile in various shades of very popular gray….light colored counter tops... 
by Anne Cummins | Apr 14, 2017 | Colors, Interior Design, Kitchen and Bath Design, Tile and Stone
Looking out my window, things are finally turning green. Leaves and flowers are starting to pop! Greens have been popping up in recent interior design projects too. It’s refreshing to specify green tones in materials such as granite for kitchens or baths, or green... 
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 | Dec 16, 2016 | Interior Design, Kitchen and Bath Design, Tile and Stone
Just as a necklace, scarf or belt dresses up a simple sweater, accent tile definitely dresses up field tile and adds a specialized touch to bathroom design projects. Linear, mosaic or mini brick accent tile can take a backsplash or shower surround to a sophisticated... 
by Anne Cummins | Nov 18, 2016 | Home Renovations, Interior Design, Kitchen and Bath Design, Tile and Stone
Looking back over the past year, I’ve been fortunate to work with clients on several new construction and renovation projects in the Boston area and on Cape Cod, including many kitchen and bath design projects. Components for a successful kitchen or bath design... 
by Anne Cummins | Aug 21, 2016 | Colors, Kitchen and Bath Design, Tile and Stone
On several new construction projects and renovation projects this summer, gray has been the prominent color selected for paint schemes and materials. For the past several years warm color schemes have prevailed (and are still very popular and beautiful) with lots of... 
by Anne Cummins | Jun 24, 2016 | Colors, Interior Design, Tile and Stone
Several residential interior design projects I’m working on include whole house paint color schemes. Clients are gravitating towards gray colors, which I put together in combinations from light to dark that flow well throughout the home. Gray then also comes into play... 
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 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... 