Anne Cummins Interior Design Blog
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Reds and Russets
In honor of St. Valentine's Day... St. Valentine’s Day has origins dating back to the Roman Empire, with the most widely accepted story linking the holiday to St. Valentine, a priest who lived during the reign of Emperor Claudius II in the 3rd century. According to...
Color Trends for 2025
Embracing Warmth, Nature, and Timeless Elegance.... As we step into 2025, interior paint color trends are shifting toward tones that evoke warmth, tranquility, and a deeper connection to nature. One of the standout themes is a return to earthy hues—rich terracottas,...
Gratitude
As we wrap up 2024 and head into 2025, I'm feeling grateful for family (lots of love!), friends, good health (knock on wood), rewarding relationships with clients and colleagues, and a great place to live and work. I wish for empathy, compassion, peace and...
Interior Design Quiz
The first step in transforming your space is understanding what truly works for you—and what doesn’t. Discover what you love (and don't love) about your home. Use this quiz to reflect on the aspects of your home that you enjoy and those you’d like to change. Your...
The Beauty of Understatement
In the world of interior design, there’s a unique charm in the art of understatement—where simplicity meets sophistication, and quiet elegance speaks louder than bold statements. Understated design embraces clean lines, neutral tones, and thoughtfully curated pieces...
Natural or Manmade?
Natural Stone vs. Manmade Quartz Countertops: Which is Right for Your Interior Design Project? When it comes to selecting countertops for interior design projects, two popular choices dominate the market: natural stone and manmade quartz. Natural stone countertops,...
Interior Design Benefits
When it comes to transforming a space, whether it’s your home, office, or commercial property, the idea of hiring an interior designer may seem like an unnecessary luxury to some. After all, can’t anyone just pick out furniture and paint colors? While DIY design can...
Custom Interior Shutters
Off-White Interior Shutters: A Subtle Touch of Elegance and Versatility Off-white interior shutters have become a popular design element for interior design projects, offering a timeless and sophisticated look that works with nearly any decor style. The versatility of...
2024 Colors of the Year – Blues!
Let’s start 2024 by checking out the new “Color of the Year” announcements from Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams. I always enjoy seeing the Color of the Year announcements, and while I may not actually use the colors for for projects, it’s fun to check out newly...
Read moreMay the holiday season fill your home with joy, your heart with love, and your life with laughter. Here’s to a healthy, peaceful and prosperous New Year.
2023 Holiday Wishes
Looking back at 2023, I'm grateful for working with wonderful clients on great projects, and for working with talented architects, builders and tradespeople to create beautiful results. Looking forward to a fulfilling 2024!
Luxury Vinyl Plank and Tile
I’ve recently recommended luxury vinyl plank and tile for private residential projects and multi-unit residential projects (for residential units, lobbies or common areas). Luxury vinyl flooring has become a popular choice for interior design projects, offering a...
Fall Decorating Tips
As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to change to vibrant red, orange, and gold, it's time to bring the beauty of autumn indoors. Autumn colors in interior design can infuse your home with warmth, coziness, and a touch of nature's elegance. In this blog, I'll...
Trends in Residential Building Projects
As an interior designer, I’m engaged with building trends both interior and exterior, and I work with builders who are incorporating some very positive and practical advances in the building industry. Residential building trends on the East Coast of the United States...
Tile Details for Interior Design
When it comes to interior design projects, selecting the right tiles can play a pivotal role in defining the overall aesthetic and ambiance of a space. Among the most popular tile choices, ceramic tiles stand out for their versatility and wide range of styles. They...
I Love My Job
I love working with clients and I love interior design. Here’s a quick look at some of my work over the past few weeks. A consultation to help clients select a new paint color for their front door morphed into helping them select a new area rug for their living room,...
Custom Draperies, Valances and Shades
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...
Cool Coastal Design
Here on Cape Cod, clients love to play up the coastal setting with color, art, and accessories. I focus on the philosophy of “coastal but not cute,” meaning that we can play up Cape Cod homes’ seaside settings without going overboard and without looking like...
Client Comments
Thought I’d share some recent comments from clients. My main goal is to achieve great results for happy customers, on each and every project. From a client in Chatham MA: "The new den and family room look great - we're enjoying them! The new lounge chair is my...