Anne Cummins Interior Design Blog
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– Donna Karan
A Favorite Design Quote
To me, this is a meaningful quote because it's so true that interior designers strive to achieve balance between aesthetics and functionality.
Legendary Alvar Aalto
While meandering through the gift shop at the Corning Museum of Glass recently (the gift shop is more like a wonderful gallery) I happened to see a photo of a familiar face – architect Alvar Aalto. Aalto (1898 – 1976) was a Finnish architect and designer, and I became...
An Amazing Day at the Museum
I just had the good fortune to visit the Corning Museum of Glass on the opening day of the new Contemporary Art + Design Wing, designed by Thomas Phifer and Partners. The new wing ties in seamlessly to the existing galleries and public spaces, and showcases a...
Creamy Off-White Trim Colors
Following up on my blog about white paint colors are thoughts about using creamy off-whites for interior trim. The softer, creamier off-white colors complement wall colors such as taupe, beige and brown, plum and burgundy, sage green and gold. They also tie in well...
Classic Plantation Shutters
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...
Fabulous Form and Function
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...
Beautiful Mosaic Tile
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...