Design InSite

We have worked with Ann on three projects in two homes and she has been incredible. Her attention to detail is amazing and she has a gift of being able to marry design with function and usability, which is important given we have two small children. Ann can bring design aesthetic to the table immediately and is cognizant of budget and other restrictions. Her work ethic and spirit of partnership is refreshing.

My wife and I worked with Ann on a remodel of our house. This involved both bathrooms, the Living Room, Dining Room and Master BR. This represents most of the house (we had done the kitchen earlier). Overall, we were thrilled with her work. First and foremost, the designs were tasteful, and of very high quality. We picked her because we really liked the portfolio she had posted to houzz, and we wanted something like that. She didn't disappoint! The quality of the finished product was very good and exceeded expectations! Beyond the finished product itself, other elements of working with Ann were also very good. She was very communicative with us, proactive, and had just the right balance of factoring in our preferences and feedback, but also sticking to her guns as a designer when that made sense. We went into the project thinking that paying for a high quality designer would have a positive impact on the outcome of the product well beyond the incremental cost it adds, and I think that was absolutely right. As you can imagine, for a project of this magnitude we dealt with a lot of different people, companies and contractors which performed at varying levels. Of the entire group, it was Ann, our designer, who was the best! In the future, for any design work we need, we will definitely call Ann! I also have absolutely no reservations recommending her to a close friend that is looking for someone to bring strong design to a remodel project.

I thought this would be an easy project but selecting the best shade of gray and best matching fabric for cornices proved to be quite difficult. Ann brought numerous color chips and material swatches for me to consider. She spent quite a bit of time to get the color and fabric just right and to bring this project together into a beautiful design. I love it. The project was a great way to freshen a kitchen without changing major pieces or breaking the bank.

My wife and I are very pleases with Ann's work. She is timely and thorough. It seemed like she was thinking about our project 24/7. One time she called to tell us she had run across some chairs that would be perfect for our dining area. We bought the chairs. We would recommend her to anyone.

Ann has done a wonderful job with creating a design that utilized existing and new furnishings and that matches our lifestyle.

Ann Cummings helped me with a living room/dining room makeover. She was referred to me by a friend who was very satisfied with her work. She incorporated some of my existing pieces in the design which was important to me. I think she has a special eye for choosing the right colors. Ann is very easy to work with. She doesn’t pressure you at all but does encourage if she feels something would make a significant improvement. She stays in close contact and is always very easy to reach. I would feel confident recommending Ann for your interior design projects.

It was a pleasure to work with Ann. She is very professional and very talented designer. She was able to work within the budget.

Ann and I have worked on several projects together. As a contractor, the most enjoyable projects are the ones that I step back from and can say holistically that the end result is incredible. I have had that feeling on every project that we have worked on together. Not only does she have an amazing design aesthetic, but she is a pleasure to work with because of her attention to detail and organization.

Ann Cummings was recommended to me by another satisfied customer and I was not disappointed. She was very professional, experienced and very knowledgeable about all aspects of design. I started out with a kitchen remodel and then she helped with paint colors in the rest of the house, a new fireplace and furniture in the Living Room and rugs for several other rooms. She stayed within my budget, was very patient, and rather than telling me what I should do, she listened to me, brought a good variety of samples and helped me choose without pushing her opinion on me unless I asked her which happened quite frequently! The result was beautiful and I love everything she did. She was very prompt in returning my calls and emails and would go out of her way to come by when I needed her. I would highly recommend Ann to anyone contemplating remodeling or redecorating their home.

I can't tell you how much I enjoyed working with Ann. She had the most difficult job I believe you can give a interior decorator. She was challenged with working with my existing furniture and a few other items and pulling them all together under the budget we set and with the exception of 1 ordered item, all before the deadline we set. Her quality of work and ability to work with my existing paint colors, furniture and layout was first rate. Ann's level of knowledge and professionalism shines through in every detail. Loved working with her so much, we are going to start another project next Spring.

Ann was a pleasure to work with during our bathroom remodel. I had had problems previously with a design company, and I expressed these concerns to Ann. Ann listened to our ideas and concerns, and continued to do so throughout our remodel. She had everything cleared by us each step of the way, and helped us in making decisions. She is extremely knowledgeable and thorough in her design plans, and she works closely with the contractor. Our remodel was within our budget, and our timeline. We look forward to working with Ann on future remodeling projects.

I found Ann on Houzz. I liked her taste and the fact that she takes on projects less than $50,000. I completely remodeled my master bathroom and changed most of the furnishings in the master bedroom. I cannot say enough good things about how helpful Ann has been and how much integrity she has as a designer and as a person. She quoted me a fee for her services (which were X amount of dollars per hour), and did not charge me more when I had used up those hours. Ann has guided my project with skill, resources, patience, availability, to both me and the contractor, and calmness during times when I was totally stressed from having problems making decisions because I couldn't visualize the completed picture. My project is now pretty close to being done and with every added accessory that Ann helps me choose to complete the finishing touches, I see how beautiful the bathroom and bedroom are going to be. I have lived in my house for 30 years and for the first time ever, when I walk into the bedroom and bathroom, I think "Oh how beautiful it is!"

I found Ann on Houzz and hired her. My project lasted one year. It included the renovation of two bathrooms, closet, and the kitchen plus color selection for the whole house. Ann knew my taste and exactly what was needed to complete the project. She is full of ideas, high energy, great networking system and she stayed within the budget. Should I have another project Ann will be my partner again. Thank you Ann!!

My wife and I have worked with Ann Cummings Interior Design on three separate remodeling projects over the last ten years. She first designed our kitchen, dining and family rooms, and later, our master bathroom. Currently, Ann is helping us with the redesign of our entire second floor. We're putting in all new windows, two dormers, and a bedroom/bathroom for our daughter. Ann has a terrific design sense, but is also practical and conscious of our budget. A great combination! The contractors she has brought to our projects have been uniformly excellent. She has been faithful to the design of our well-loved 1914 house, while adding modern amenities. (We finally have HVAC!) We would definitely recommend Ann for any interior design projects without reservation!

Choosing Ann Cummings of Design Insite is just what my project needed...guidance, design influence, balance, color coordination, and everything else that makes any project a success. Ann was also very respectful of my budget, which was quite the challenge. My project is still in progress but with Ann's design's to follow we are staying focused and on track!

I saw Ann Cummings on Houzz and decided to give her a call. I am so glad I did. I was so stressed thinking about all of the decisions I had to make regarding my new home…paint colors (inside and out), tile, rugs, furniture, built-ins, window treatments…and, I wanted everything ready to go as soon as soon as the house was ready. Ann eased my stress immediately. She gathered floorplans and counter, floor, carpet and cabinet samples from the builder and went to work coordinating and designing. She drew sketches of the rooms with furniture placement as well as sketches for the stone/tile work and drawings for the cabinet maker for the office and TV room cabinets. Ann was easy to work with, prompt, professional and understood what I wanted (sometimes even before I did). Everything came together beautifully. She not only saved my sanity, but saved me money by helping me avoid costly mistakes.

Ann Cummings came highly recommended by 2 friends. She has proved to be as their recommendations stated. Very efficient use of the internet that saves me time and money. She has a good eye for the established decor we have so that her suggestions were a good fit. I have been given several choices for the decisions to be made always mindful of the established quality of our home. It has been very easy to work out timing and dates. We would be glad to recommend Ann's services. Sincerely Jack and Carol Studebaker

Hiring Ann Cummings as my interior designer was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. A friend recommended her and now I see why. Ann knew the best quality yet least expensive places to shop saving me over $1,000 on flooring alone. Her trade vendors were excellent and did high quality work. She saved me time and reduced my choices on my first floor remodel and she worked diligently to stay within my budget. I plan on hiring Ann to help with my second floor remodel in the future.

I needed to find an interior designer to redo my downstairs area as I am terrible at visualizing and design and had been paralyzed on doing anything for years. I found Ann Cummings on Houzz and contacted her based on other reviews. It was the best decision I have ever made. She was fantastic - listened to our needs, was creative yet practical in her design suggestions (I have 2 very young children so need our house very livable and didn't need the highest end items) and was almost more concerned with staying in budget than I was! She was extremely organized and made sure to pull all the pieces together so I could see how everything would look every step of the way. We struggled to find the right couch and she was patient and persistent and helped us find the perfect one. Ann also coordinated contractors for lighting and some structural work, coordinated all new curtains, found all of the furniture and accessories and would often text me pictures of items she found while out shopping. Her vision was clear and our house is literally like a brand new house. I cannot recommend her enough and I will never do anything in my house again without working with her.

I hired Ann Cummings to help furnish our new vacation home - a mid-century-modern 3 bedroom home in the eastern Sierras. Her advice and guidance in keeping with the home style was invaluable. She helped with fabric choices, furnishings for 3 bedrooms, living room and dining areas, wallpaper and paint selections, and lighting. She was easy to work with, knowledgeable, and respectful of our budget. I would definitely recommend Ann Cummings at Design InSite.

Ann Cummings has done several projects for us over the years, including our living room, den, and two complete bathroom remodels. We have been delighted with the results and would highly recommend Ann. She has great taste, is very efficient, focused on quality and schedule and a delight to work with. She has worked with the contractors to ensure all materials were ready and the projects stayed on schedule. We could not have done it without her! Steve and Jan Sutton

My company worked as the General Contractor on a project that Ann Cummings designed. The home owner was very complementary towards Ann and really loved all her design ideas. The end result was a very successful project for all parties, particularly the home owner, who was able to have her dream home once everything was completed! I wouldn't hesitate to work with Ann and her company.

I had been wanting to update my living room/dining room area for several years, but didn't know where to start. I hired Design InSite and the project came to life! I had some general ideas of what I wanted for the color scheme, furniture and lighting, but I couldn't picture the specifics. Ann listened to my ideas and then provided a vision of the whole project with a to-scale floor plan, photos of furniture and light fixtures, paint and fabric samples, and cost estimates to fit my budget. When Ann found the perfect area rug for me, all the other decisions I needed to make fell into place. In addition to ordering furniture, fabric, fixtures, and paint, Ann even found a company to refinish my wood floors. The space was not only updated, but transformed into a warm, welcoming environment - perfect for entertaining. It is 3 years later and still every day when I walk in the room I think, "How attractive! I love this room!"

We rebuilt our entire home so we had to decorate all the rooms, which included 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room and family room. Ann Cummings from Design InSite was extremely helpful with paint color selection for each room. We were provided with a wide range of options - Ann recommended colors that would work well together and we are very pleased with the results. In addition, Ann designed the tile in the kitchen and in each bathroom and we get compliments on the tile frequently! Ann was very easy to work with. She is an extremely talented designer. She was available and responsive to our needs. I highly recommend Ann and Design InSite - you will not be disappointed!

Ann Cummings solved a big problem. My Mission Hills Mission Revival 1926 House had an eyesore of a kitchen/utility area. Ann sourced beautiful floor tile that matches the beautiful tile on my Beehive Fireplace in the Living Room to perfection. No more hideous linoleum.More, Ann referred me to a first rate general contractor to do the work. He knew enough to lay the tile and new baseboards perfectly and also spotted and fixed serious problems with the electrical line behind the dishwasher. Thanks to Ann Cummings, my job came in on time and on budget. No longer an eyesore, now my kitchen/utility area is gorgeous. I couldn't be happier UPDATE Ann Cummings came to my rescue yet again. She helped me make a fundamental, far reaching decision on choice of new paint colors for the exterior of my 1925 home. Not easy. The house has 3 levels, 2 porches, 2 decks and lots of stained glass. The result: GORGEOUS paint colors true to the Mission Revival era. Thanks again to Ann Cummings. Her talent and no nonsense attitude made all the difference.

I was exceptionally pleased from start to finish. Ann listened to my needs and priorities, and produced a range of choices for each element of the project. She received high compliments from my general contractor, as someone who produced first-rate work and collaborated very well with each sub-contractor. Following the job, Ann has been responsive to any follow-up questions and issues. She was such a warm and caring person, as well, and made our remodel and wonderful experience.

We built our new home in Yuma, AZ in 2005 and Ann did most of the design work. We had never built a home before nor had we occasion to work with a designer until this project. Ann had the ability to create a look that we liked and still incorporate our ideas into the final product. She never tried to tell us what we wanted, rather she took our ideas and ran with them, expanding them into a tremendous finished product. We have received compliments too numerous to count on our home. Ann was a pleasure to work with, reasonable in her fees, and a stickler on getting things just right. The money we spent on her services was the best money we spent on the whole project. I would never have wanted to do this project without her help. I would recommend Ann without hestitation. Gary Watts

Ann Cummings was extremely organized, thorough, accessbile, easy to work with and exhibited excellent taste. She took into consideration the client's budget and provided appropriate options for choices in an urban setting.

I have worked with Design InSite on various projects for over 9 years and have always found the principal designer, Ann Cummings to be very professional, listening closely to her client's needs and developing an appropriate design within the client budget. Ann is very attentive to detail, creative and willing to embrace new technologies such as LED lighting. She takes great care to ensure the lighting is the correct color temperature and lumen output to properly illuminate the space as well as to provide her clients with the appropriate lighting controls to enhance the ambiance while saving energy. I have enjoyed working with Ann and hope to continue to do so on future projects.

Ann helped us with a kitchen remodel that extended into the connected family room and living and dining area. I needed someone to translate my basic thoughts into a full design which she did beautifully. She listened to my ideas and incorporated those into the design coming up with items I hadn't considered and making our space fabulous!

Ann Cummings at Design InSite headed my townhome remodel/redesign with great energy, skill, flair, and efficiency. The result is a warm, beautiful home that includes a new kitchen, 2 new bathrooms (and an updated third bath) and new furnishings throughout, including living room, dining room, den and guest room. Ann is great with all the artistic elements, andf she also manages contractors beautifully, and listens intently to the customer. She communicates regularly and responds in a timely way to every inquiry. I highly recommend her.

Design InSite was the company who conceived of, designed, oversaw and managed all aspects of the redesign of our kitchen and dining room. Ann's design was inspired and made efficient and creative use of our space. For instance she suggested a banquette seating design in our dining room that lent a special coziness and charm to the room. She brought beauty, elegance, and functionality into our home while minding the restrictions we had on our budget. Her subcontractors were phenomenal as well, each performed the highest quality of work within agreed deadlines. Ann is a master of communication and plotted the numerous decision making processes so as not to overwhelm me, her client. We remain indebted to Design InSite for making the whole process a wonderful adventure.

I have used Design Insite several times for interior design consulting. I consulted with her when I redid my living room and she helped me choose a couch and upholstery for several chairs. I was thrilled with her choices! I hired her again to several years later to help me choose paint colors and carpeting for the interior of my home. The carpet is now 5 years old and it looks brand new! Friends still ask me, "did you get new carpeting?". And the paint color is timeless. Ann is easy to work with and is sensitive to the needs of the homeowner. I recommend her highly and would work with her again in a heartbeat.