--- title: "Cummings Architecture + Interiors — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/cummings-architecture-interiors-pfvwus-pf~939653199 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~939653199.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Cummings Architecture + Interiors" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/52b3175b0ec375c9_2743-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "57 South Main Street, Ipswich, Massachusetts 01938, United States" latitude: 42.6809 longitude: -70.8494 phone: "(978) 356-5026" website: http://www.cummingsarchitectureinteriors.com rating: 5 review_count: 40 best_of_houzz_awards: 21 followers: 1186 last_updated: 2026-08-21 --- # Cummings Architecture + Interiors Original Houzz profile: [Cummings Architecture + Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/cummings-architecture-interiors-pfvwus-pf~939653199) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Ipswich, MA - **Serves:** Across New England, Boston Metro, Maine, New Hampshire, North Shore - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (40 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 21 awards (2013–2026), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves - Award winning - High-end - Offers Custom Work You deserve a home that perfectly reflects your ideals of beauty, character, and function. Our architects and interior designers create timeless, custom homes across New England. With a reputation for craftsmanship, detailing, and imaginative designs, our portfolio portrays a particular talent for blending classic architectural elements and authentic period details with innovative and modern-inspired home design. A beautifully-designed home is a work of art that enhances your everyday life. We are an award-winning full service firm providing custom architecture and interior design across New England. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Floor Plans - Bathroom Design - Space Planning - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Universal Design - Multigenerational Homes - Pool House Design & Construction - Home Restoration - Historic Building Conservation - Project Management - Barn Design & Construction - Mudroom Design - Attic Conversion - Laundry Room Design - Home Gym Design & Construction - Architecture - Closet Design - Color Consulting - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Bookcases - Custom Built-ins - Custom Cabinets - Custom Home - Custom Walk-in Closets - Historic - Home Design - Interior Design - Kids Bedroom Design - Lighting Design - Living Room Design - Nursery Design - Remodeling ### Areas Served - Across New England - Boston Metro - Maine - New Hampshire - North Shore ### Typical Job Cost $500,000 - 3 million Pricing shown is for total construction cost. Please give us a call to discuss your project! ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Cummings Architecture + Interiors | | Address | 57 South Main Street, Ipswich, Massachusetts 01938, United States | | Phone | (978) 356-5026 | | Website | http://www.cummingsarchitectureinteriors.com | | Followers on Houzz | 1186 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/cummingsarchitects - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/Cummings\_Arch - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/cummings-architects - Blog — https://www.cummingsarchitects.com/blog/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Cummings Architecture + Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/cummings-architecture-interiors-pfvwus-pf~939653199) - **Website:** http://www.cummingsarchitectureinteriors.com - **Phone:** (978) 356-5026 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of Houzz: 2013-2020 - This Old House TV Show: 2017 & 2016 - BONS Award-Architect/Renovation&Restoration: 2016-2020 - PRISM Award: 2020, 2017 - Chrysalis Award: 2017,2016,2015,2014 - Master Design Award: 2020, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015 - **Best of Houzz:** 21 awards (2013–2026), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) - [Boston Architectural College](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/boston-architectural-college-pfvwus-pf~663286416) - [The Boston Society of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-boston-society-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1888823119) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 40 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Danielle Sams, April 2021** > We had an amazing experience working with the team at Cummings Architecture. They created a vision for our 275 year old home and helped us see it to fruition with an outstanding team. We are excited to work with them again on future projects. **Comment from Cummings Architecture + Interiors:** > Danielle - Thank you so much for your kind review. We have loved working with you on your home, and would always be excited to work with you again! **★★★★★ — chrissy\_l\_mason, April 2021** > Visionary is probably the first word that comes to mind if asked to describe Matt Cummings. The task was to design a creative residential development of 6 homes. On the surface this may sound easy enough, but for added complexity Matt’s team had to incorporate in the design a 12,000sqft existing building. The result is by far the most unique modern farm community on the North Shore. Truly a magnificent design, we could not be more please or inspired. Anyone that passes our road cannot resist a drive-by and are always quick to stop and share their awe. The entire Cummings team has worked tirelessly to incorporate our expansive wish list with timely creative solutions and support. We could not imagine working with anyone else, looking forward to the next project! **Comment from Cummings Architecture + Interiors:** > Thank you for this wonderful review, Chrissy! We loved working on your project, and with you and John. **★★★★★ — Linda Wright, March 2021** > My Cummings Architects designed addition flows so naturally from the main house that visitors often comment that it looks like it’s always been there. > This is no happy accident but the result of an amazing attention to detail and great communication skills by Mat and his competent and personable staff. I highly recommend. **Comment from Cummings Architecture + Interiors:** > Thank you, Linda! We have so enjoyed working with you, and are thrilled to hear how pleased you are with your home. **★★★★★ — HU-853506670, Jan. 2021** > Perhaps the best decision we have thus far made for our family is hiring Mat Cummings to design a new home to replace the aging, problem-ridden 1950's cape house we'd been livin in for over 10 years. We interviewed a number of architects for the project but Mat immediately won our confidence and trust. Mat brings an exceptional blend of passion, depth of knowledge, caring, and inspired creativity to his work that is palpable. This extends to every member of his eminently qualified team, who worked tirelessly to bring Mat's vision for our house to reality. These same "ingredients" also translated into a collaborative, smooth process that became a memorable, fascinating, and hugely rewarding journey, from beginning to end. Mat, Joe and team go above and beyond in their listening and studied attention to clients' needs, budget concerns, and preferences. After a number of preliminary meetings with Mat and Joe, Mat went to work on a final design that brought to fruition a vision for our house that not perfectly matches our style and tastes, but also fits in nicely with the neighborhood while paying tribute to its architectural heritage. Mat and Joe worked relentlessly to refine and perfect the initial design for our house, creating masterfully detailed construction drawings that left no stone unturned for our builders. The end-result is a house of timeless beauty to grow old in: elegant, modern, functional, charming, comfortable - architectural perfection! 5 plus stars for CA!!! **★★★★★ — upon request, Sept. 2020** > Cummings Architects provided valuable, diligent, professional and personalized services during the restoration and expansion of the dilapidated 1789 farmhouse we chose for retirement in Newburyport, MA. > > Collaborating with a builder of our choice, the friendly experts at Cummings worked through a myriad options, plans and details that included preservation of the original house and barn, renovation of the portion added in the 1880’s and replacement of the ell with a modern – but well integrated – garage and master bedroom suite. They were flexible and practical, but adhered to high standards of design in every respect. Their help in choosing finishing details that expressed our own style was an unexpected, but particularly gratifying experience. **★★★★★ — Emily Lawson, Aug. 2020** > We worked with the team at Cummings to build our dream garage and make updates to the interior of our home. They were professional, engaging and super helpful throughout the whole project. We look forward to working with them in the future. **Comment from Cummings Architecture + Interiors:** > Thank you, Emily! We really enjoyed working with you and Scott to bring your new garage to life! **★★★★★ — Kelly Migliero, Jan. 2020** > From the start to finish of our project Cummings was outstanding. Their design ideas, after listening to what we were looking for, were spot on and even better than we could have imagined. Our project required Cummings to design within historical standards required by the town. The creativity Matt and team brought to the project while maintaining the historical integrity of the home exceeded our expectations. Awesome job! **★★★★★ — Melissa Wagner, Jan. 2020** > While we are still three months from job completion, we could not be more excited for our new home and thrilled with the incredible design Cummings created for us. Purchasing our historic home was a dream for us... we moved back to New England longing for history, charm and character, while also looking for refined modern living. We entered into our design phase with a very specific idea in mind , and Cummings Architects convinced us to hand over the reigns and we couldn’t be happier we did. They created the most beautiful home design for us, retaining the integrity of our historic home while beautifully integrating new structures that compliment the traditional look of the home. **★★★★★ — User, Dec. 2019** > Cummings Architects was exceptional in all phases of our project. The design for the front portico transformed our home adding much needed curb appeal and it blends well into the neighborhood. Cummings also created a design that incorporated two home owners very different sense of style. The level of communication was superb from our initial inquiry and throughout the building phase. We would highly recommend this architectural firm. **★★★★★ — Susan Nelson, Oct. 2019** > Mat designed a beautiful space with great patience and creativity as we went through multiple designs to get closer to our dreams and budget. He was very good at explaining the nuts and bolts of each design as was Alexandra Gaeta Ford who walked us through design choices from tile to stone to paint. This was especially important as much of the project ( an addition, renovation and three bathrooms) had to be planned and executed while we were traveling . **Comment from Cummings Architecture + Interiors:** > Susan - Thank you for the kind words. We are thrilled that you and Jim are happy with the end result! **★★★★★ — HU-174540190, Aug. 2019** > Mat took my second period (near 290 year old) home from a tear-down to the best house on the block. His love and knowledge of historic homes and excitement is infectious. No detail escapes him. My home is in the final stretch and I could not not be happier with the results. **Comment from Cummings Architecture + Interiors:** > Thank you for the kind review, Donna. The house looks great and we can't wait until it's finished! **★★★★★ — Ken, Nov. 2018** > Chloe was my go to person for all of my design questions. I like to come up with my own ideas, but I'm so glad I enlisted Chloe's help. Things that I would have never thought of - different shades of white, the type backsplash tile, black garage door, you name it. She always came prepared with samples, ideas and a professional attitude to get things done. The compliments keep coming! ## Selected projects - [Cohasset Harbor Revival](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cohasset-harbor-revival-pj-vj~7476909) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 25 - Description: Situated on a bluff in Cohasset, MA overlooking the ocean, this 1800’s Victorian was originally the summer estate of Henry A. & Mrs. Isaphene Moore Wheelwright. Over the years updates and additions were done reflecting the modern time periods, hiding the original elements under these changes. The end result was a jumbled, non-cohesive home. The home was purchased by a young family who wanted to renovate the home for modern living, while being respectful to the original formal spaces. Much of the… - [Annisquam Cove](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/annisquam-cove-pj-vj~6769810) - Location: Gloucester, MA - Photos: 13 - [Topsfield Transitional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/topsfield-transitional-pj-vj~7477598) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 34 - [Lakeside Serenity](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakeside-serenity-pj-vj~7368192) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Timeless Traditional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/timeless-traditional-pj-vj~7249196) - Location: Melrose, MA - Photos: 14 - [North Shore Oasis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-shore-oasis-pj-vj~7351912) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Lynnfield Colonial](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lynnfield-colonial-pj-vj~7272224) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - Description: This 1960s Colonial in Lynnfield was the home of a childhood friend of the homeowner. She would go over to the house all the time to play with her friend and loved it! It just so happened that when she and her husband were looking to move back to the area the home was on the market and they bought it. While they loved the home as she remembered it to be, it did need some updates to work for a modern family of four. Their main goal was to create an open and airy space where they could entertain,… - [Lake Winnipesauke](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-winnipesauke-pj-vj~7342712) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Middleton Colonial](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/middleton-colonial-pj-vj~7476921) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 25 - Description: The homeowners were previous clients looking for a new home for their family. They came across this 1820's' Cape-style home in Middleton on a pastoral piece of land. While the home was spacious enough, previous renovations were not kind to the historic fabric of the home.They wanted to design a space that evoked a feel of the original home and wanted to incorporate exposed beams throughout the kitchen and living spaces, while making the renovation feel modernized and elevated, without feeling st… - [Colonial on the Hill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colonial-on-the-hill-pj-vj~7249271) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [The Stanwood Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-stanwood-estate-pj-vj~589489) - Location: Topsfield, MA - Photos: 17 - Description: Qualified Remodeler Magazine March 2016 Qualified Remodeler 2015 Master Design Award for Historic Preservation North Shore Magazine March 2015 The beautiful, old barn on this Topsfield estate was at risk of being demolished. Before approaching Mathew Cummings, the homeowner had met with several architects about the structure, and they had all told her that it needed to be torn down. Thankfully, for the sake of the barn and the owner, Cummings Architects has a long and distinguished history of pr… - [New Hampshire Lake House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-hampshire-lake-house-pj-vj~3479337) - Location: Newbury, NH - Photos: 26 - Description: Situated on the edge of New Hampshire’s beautiful Lake Sunapee, this Craftsman-style shingle lake house peeks out from the towering pine trees that surround it. When the clients approached Cummings Architects, the lot consisted of 3 run-down buildings. The challenge was to create something that enhanced the property without overshadowing the landscape, while adhering to the strict zoning regulations that come with waterfront construction. The result is a design that encompassed all of the client… - [Asian Garden Colonial](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/asian-garden-colonial-pj-vj~6725024) - Location: Hamilton, MA - Photos: 12 - Description: Chinoise botanical wallpaper and bamboo lights present a lively textural contrast within this 1753 home’s historic structure. The young family who lives here craved rich colors and vibrant patterns, influenced by their appreciation for Asian art and love of gardening. Sculptural lighting pieces brighten the previously-dark interiors with an interplay between contemporary and traditional aesthetics. Custom built-ins provide important function for the family while serving to divide large open spac… - [Eastern Point Oceanfront](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eastern-point-oceanfront-pj-vj~2044846) - Location: Gloucester, MA - Photos: 28 - Description: Cummings Architects transformed this beautiful oceanfront property on Eastern Point. A bland home with flat facade from the eighties was torn down to the studs to build this elegant shingle-style home with swooping gables and intricate window details. The main living spaces and bedrooms all have sprawling ocean views. Custom trim work and paneling adorns every room of the house, so that every little detail adds up to to create a timeless and elegant home. Winner of 2017 Gold Prism Award and 2017… - [Buena Vista Victorian](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/buena-vista-victorian-pj-vj~6430394) - Location: New Castle, NH - Photos: 20 - Description: The architectural ornamentation, gabled roofs, new tower addition and stained glass windows on this stunning Victorian home are equally functional and decorative. Dating to the 1600’s, the original structure was significantly renovated during the Victorian era. The homeowners wanted to revive the elegance and detail from its historic heyday. The new tower addition features a modernized mansard roof and houses a new living room and master bedroom. Rosette details from existing interior paneling w… - [Johnson-Thompson House (C. 1750) Garage Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/johnson-thompson-house-c-1750-garage-addition-pj-vj~7268244) - Location: Winchester, MA - Photos: 9 - Description: This garage and barn space was constructed alongside the Johnson-Thompson House (c. 1750), a historic home Cummings architects restored and renovated. The exterior of the barn is constructed out of yellow Alaskan cedar, making up the structure’s roof, siding, windows, and custom carriage doors. The barn was specifically located to save the existing birch trees on the property. - [Weston Manor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/weston-manor-pj-vj~6500615) - Location: Weston, MA - Photos: 26 - Description: Reaching up to the sky with a dynamic vertical architecture, the design for this modern farmhouse takes advantage of the narrow, hilltop corner lot and backdrop of trees. Inspired by a turn-of-the-century interior layout, the rooms are juxtaposed from each other. As a result, you can’t see more than one room away from you at a time, creating an expansive feel that belies the home’s true square footage. Cathedral ceilings feature contemporary nickel gap boards, while thoughtfully crafted moldings… - [The 1790 Garvin-Weeks Farmstead](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-1790-garvin-weeks-farmstead-pj-vj~1145389) - Location: North Reading, MA - Photos: 29 - Description: Boston Globe Magazine October 2015 Issue 2016 Master Design Award- Silver: Kitchen over $150,000 The 1790 Garvin-Weeks Farmstead is a beautiful farmhouse with Georgian and Victorian period rooms as well as a craftsman style addition from the early 1900s. The original house was from the late 18th century, and the barn structure shortly after that. The client desired architectural styles for her new master suite, revamped kitchen, and family room, that paid close attention to the individual eras o… - [Arrowhead Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arrowhead-farmhouse-pj-vj~6430322) - Location: Newburyport, MA - Photos: 16 - Description: With expansive fields and beautiful farmland surrounding it, this historic farmhouse celebrates these views with floor-to-ceiling windows from the kitchen and sitting area. Originally constructed in the late 1700’s, the main house is connected to the barn by a new addition, housing a master bedroom suite and new two-car garage with carriage doors. We kept and restored all of the home’s existing historic single-pane windows, which complement its historic character. On the exterior, a combination… - [Day-Dodge Residence, ca. 1737](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/day-dodge-residence-ca-1737-pj-vj~3915581) - Location: Ipswich, MA - Photos: 19 - Description: 2008 Mary P. Conley Award Winner We restored this unusual double house, sited on a corner in Ipswich’s Historic Meeting House Green District. The two entrances and two asymmetrical bays, along with wooden architectural elements of the original 1720 dwelling were preserved, including molding, stairways, paneling, and mantelpieces. Originally a much smaller house, additions had been made through the years. Great care was taken to preserve historic elements, while creating comfortable living spaces… [See all 71 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/cummings-architecture-interiors-pfvwus-pf~939653199) ## Ideabooks - [Aznoian](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/170058174/list/aznoian) — 10 ideas - [rockport Vid](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/169323143/list/rockport-vid) — 6 ideas - [Houzz Articles Featuring CA Pt 2](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/160922161/list/houzz-articles-featuring-ca-pt-2) — 1 idea - [Torrey 2](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/154685068/list/torrey-2) — 21 ideas - [Torrey Shingle Style feel](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/154685009/list/torrey-shingle-style-feel) — 1 idea - [Blake - All ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/149459044/list/blake-all-ideas) — 27 ideas - [Cefalo - Awesome Stuff](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/147999088/list/cefalo-awesome-stuff) — 11 ideas - [Woelfel Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/143315282/list/woelfel-ideas) — 18 ideas - [franklin](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/136964469/list/franklin) — 1 idea - [Chapin](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/136266378/list/chapin) — 16 ideas - [Alison Cahill](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/132514520/list/alison-cahill) — 9 ideas - [NORTH RIDGE WICKED AWESOME BEACH HOUSE](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/129948067/list/north-ridge-wicked-awesome-beach-house) — 1 idea - [LOPES](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/128965661/list/lopes) — 18 ideas - [Sexton](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/123056234/list/sexton) — 8 ideas - [orr lorrie](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/122897507/list/orr-lorrie) — 3 ideas - [Bernard- Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/118620901/list/bernard-interiors) — 26 ideas - [orr](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/118516918/list/orr) — 11 ideas - [Hannon colonial farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/117066799/list/hannon-colonial-farmhouse) — 8 ideas - [bonham](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/114792244/list/bonham) — 3 ideas - [Ovanes Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56335456/list/ovanes-ideas) — 3 ideas [See all 107 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/cummingsarchitects) ## Community Q&A **Q: What is the porch flooring?** *(in Photo Questions)* I’m interested in the flooring material used for the porch floor. Does it hold us in winter climates with below zero temps, snow, and ice? A: Hello - that is fir, which is a material historically used on porches. This house is in New England, so yes, it holds up in winter with proper maintenance. **Q: wallpaper/vanity** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you please share the wallpaper name and vanity color? Thanks! A: Hi there - We did not source this for the client, but it did turn out great! **Q: How do I find out where furniture is from?** *(in Photo Questions)* Love the furniture! A: Hi Megan, The furnishings were not purchased by us. It is cute though! **Q: what is the wonderful wallpaper?** *(in Photo Questions)* pssaner@comcast.net A: This wallpaper was selected by @Amanda Reid. **Q: what is the size?** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the footprint of this? A: Hi Amy - This barn is 34' wide by 60' deep. **Q: So beautiful!** *(in Photo Questions)* This is my dream home! A: Thank you! We have loved working on it! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-21.*