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.
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. Mat is a brilliant artist. His efforts resulted in a beautiful design that embraced the gorgeous lake shore and conservation areas without compromise.
The main bedroom trim at the Harraden House in Annisquam is painted the prettiest blue-gray shade and pops against the pine floors and plaster. Feeling grateful to have won the @northshorehomemag editor's choice BONS award again for best Architect- Renovation & Restoration.
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. Mat is a brilliant artist. His efforts resulted in a beautiful design that embraced the gorgeous lake shore and conservation areas without compromise.
The main bedroom trim at the Harraden House in Annisquam is painted the prettiest blue-gray shade and pops against the pine floors and plaster. Feeling grateful to have won the @northshorehomemag editor's choice BONS award again for best Architect- Renovation & Restoration.
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We design beautiful, inviting homes across New England. Over the last 20 years, our firm's work has been recognized with many design awards and has been featured in numerous design publications. Providing architecture and interior design services, our practice includes new construction, renovations and additions - with unique expertise in restoring and renovating historic homes.
We are your expert guide from start to finish. Our highly-organized design process means less stress (and more fun) for you. You'll work closely with our team of highly-experienced professionals, including Principal Mathew Cummings, who is closely involved in every project. From the initial spark of design inspiration to the first time you walk into your finished home or renovation, we're focused on you.
A self-proclaimed architecture fanatic, Mat's genuine love for the art and craft of his profession is infectious. His passion draws out the best in his teammates and makes his clients feel comfortable immersing themselves in the process. A skilled and empathetic listener, he is able to read between the lines to uncover valuable insights and creative inspiration.
Joe works intimately with each of our clients' designs starting with the initial site design through to the interior fruition, including our project recently featured on This Old House Newton Generation NEXT. He fell in love with architecture at a young age and is a fan of a wide range of styles. Joe earned both a B.S. and Master's Degree in Architecture from Norwich University.
An accomplished interior designer for over 20 years, Mindy leads our interiors department. She creates comfortable and luxurious environments that celebrate timeless style, with a keen eye for detail. Mindy's designs span a broad array of styles, from American and European, Traditional, Coastal, to Country and Contemporary.
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N. Se
Sep 13, 2021
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Christian Mason
Apr 02, 2021
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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
Linda Wright
Mar 10, 2021
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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 some great communication skills by Mat and his competent and personable staff. I highly recommend.
Swag Monkey
Feb 27, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
My Cummings Architecture 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 some great communication skills by Mat and his competent and personable staff. I highly recommend.
My Cummings Architecture 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 some great communication skills by Mat and his competent and personable staff. I highly recommend.
Elizabeth Soares
Jan 19, 2021
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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
Sean O'Connor
Oct 31, 2020
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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
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
Emily Lawson
Sep 20, 2020
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Ken Bakunas
Sep 05, 2020
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With a historic home, I wanted a firm with the knowledge and passion for working with my type of house. When you walk into an old house, you should know you are in an old house. Cummings Architects has always come through on several of my projects turning what was hard to live in to something to love. For some of the interior design projects, I like to come up with my own ideas and sometimes think why bother hiring someone. I'm glad I constantly bring Cummings Architects in as there is always that one little thing I never thought of that makes all the difference .
Kelly M.
Nov 13, 2019
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C. L.
Sep 19, 2019
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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 homeowners very different sense of style. The level of communication was superb from our initial inquiry and throughout the building phase. We highly recommend this architectural firm.
Mark Wagner
May 23, 2019
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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
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
Ann Lazarus-Barnes
Feb 25, 2017
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Where to start? From the first meeting in the front yard of our antique NH home with Mat, to the series of discussions to carefully plan and prioritize renovations, to connecting us to the right contractor, Cummings Architects team was a great partnership. Let's face it---antique homes are a labour of love and Cummings generously shares in that… effort. All on the team are incredibly knowledgeable, patient (great guidance on how to maintain the integrity of the home balanced against the reality of everyday living) and really really talented. They are also good at guiding the homeowner through
Roberta Setter
Sep 28, 2014
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