by Anne Cummins | Jun 16, 2023 | Interior Design, Window Treatments
Several recent projects have featured custom window treatments, especially drapery panels, valances and shades or blinds. I work with a couple of very talented drapery workrooms to put together custom window treatments for clients. First, I meet with the clients to... 
by Anne Cummins | Feb 17, 2023 | Colors, Furniture, Window Treatments
I’m wrapping up a project with clients who moved from a suburban, stately Colonial brick home to a new construction, contemporary condominium in Boston. Even though they were making big changes, one of the clients’ goals from the start was to move some of their... 
by Anne Cummins | Jul 16, 2021 | Colors, Interior Design, Window Treatments
I’m excited about this summer’s projects with clients and the directions they’re taking in terms of color. I’m currently helping a client pick out furniture, fabrics and drapery styles for a home set on a knoll overlooking the ocean. We’ll tie in to... 
by Anne Cummins | Sep 21, 2018 | Window Treatments
I often use woven wood or natural woven shades for living rooms, family rooms, offices, dining rooms or bedrooms, when flexibility for light filtering and privacy is desired. These shades come in a wide array of natural tones, fibers and textures that complement many... 
by Anne Cummins | Jul 18, 2016 | Design Tips, Interior Design, Window Treatments
During these hot summer months, heat and sun control via shades on your windows is key to maintaining a comfortable temperature in your home. With or without air conditioning, climate control via window shades cuts heat and glare, helps reduce the need for cooling,... 
by Anne Cummins | Jun 10, 2016 | Interior Design, Window Treatments
Many interior design projects, including kitchen and bath design, home offices, family rooms, living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms, as well as commercial settings, are greatly improved with finishing touches such as custom made draperies, valances or shades.... 
by Anne Cummins | Feb 27, 2015 | Window Treatments
I gladly incorporate plantation shutters as interior window treatment solutions whenever I can. They add a fresh and tailored look to all sorts of windows. I especially like to use them in bathrooms or powder rooms, where the windows are usually not that large and...