Everybody loves a finished basement. Top it off just right with a properly-matched color scheme! Q.  I have grey carpet in my basement with grey walls. My furniture is red and my tables are glass top with black lacquer shelves underneath. I put black and mustard yellow throw pillows on furniture. On the walls, I…

Ceiling beams – sometimes you want to see them, and sometimes you don’t.  Here’s how to make them “disappear” without restructuring your building! Q.  I have a lot of beams in my sitting and dining area. The beams in my sitting room criss cross at almost the centre dividing the ceiling into 4 sections. As…

Looking to paint a dark wall a lighter color, but concerned about how it will come out?  Let’s drop in on this Interior Design Q&A: Q.  I want to lighten a dark wall to a lighter color.  How should I go about this? A. To lighten a dark wall to a lighter color, you might…

Let’s drop in on this Q&A between a customer and the Interior Design team at Tuckey Restoration to learn more: Q.  I want to update and open my very small kitchen. I was thinking about whitewashing the cabinets and removing one or two doors to create an open airy feel. The problem is the countertops…

Question for Our Experts We are upgrading our HVAC system. What should I expect during the installation process? Our Experts’ Answer The Short Answer Every home is different and, in turn, there are many variables that determine the HVAC system that will most effectively and efficiently heat and cool your home. As such, each installation…

Do you have exposed ceiling beams in your family room?  What kind of lighting works well in this context?  Let’s see what kind of questions you should be asking yourself: Q.  What kind of lighting would be good on beams in a family room? A.  To best answer your question, we would have to have…