Cummings Architecture + Interiors

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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 .

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.

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!

Mat Cummings and his team at Cummings Architects are exceptional. We would highly recommend them. We purchased a traditional cape style home in good condition but with a design that didn't work for us. The Cummings team created a design that opened up the home, added a master suite with master bath and an amazing screen porch. From the beginning the team listened and understood what we wanted. They developed an a design that met our needs, our wish list and our budget. As with many renovations and additions there were things along the way that we decided to update, change or upgrade. The team worked with us every step of the way to give us a beautiful, comfortable home that is open, warm and inviting with amazing light and takes full advantage of the marsh views in our backyard. We feel very fortunate to have worked with Mat, Joe, Chloe and Susan and the rest of the Cummings team.

Cummings Architects absolutely exceeded our expectations with our recent home and outdoor renovation. They were highly recommended to my husband and I by our contractor. After seeing their work and meeting with Mat, we knew it was a perfect fit. Mat and his team’s vision, creativity and attention to detail were impeccable. The unique designs and ideas they provided to us for our project were beyond anything we could have imagined. They listened to what our ideas and expectations were for the project and brought them to life. The entire team was very informative, responsive and a great resource to us throughout our entire project. We also worked with Chloe for interior design services. She was amazing to work with, as well. It was such a pleasure working with the entire team at Cummings Architects. Their work is truly exquisite! We would highly recommend Cummings Architects.

Working with Cummings Architects was an easy and wonderful experience. My husband and I had some ideas for a beach house (tear down/rebuild) when we first met with Mat Cummings. We had no idea where to begin. Mat listened very carefully to everything we had to say. He did a beautiful job of combining our ideas with his. The whole Cummings firm was so helpful from beginning to end, and then some. The end result speaks for itself.

Taking on a major renovation is never easy and no matter how prepared you think you are, it will always take on a life of it's own. We interviewed a number of architects prior to hiring Cummings Architects. Mat Cummings was honest and upfront with us from the first meeting and he had a great way of aligning our goals with reality. Most importantly Mat understood how important it was for us to maintain the integrity of our historic home and shared our passion for the preservation of many of the historic features. Mat and his staff were easy to work with, timely and professional. Our project certainly had some surprises (like most old homes do), however, Cummings Architects were agile and able to manage challenges both in architecture and within the various city departments that required approval. Mat had a strong relationship with our builder which allowed for smooth communication during the project and resulted in our dream home becoming a reality. We have now been back in the house for two months and we absolutely love the space. We highly recommend Cummings Architects, their professionalism, passion and attention to detail were first class.