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At Tuck, we ’ re a dedicated, passionate, and creative team of seven who foster innovation and collaboration with our brand partners and, above all, with you, our valued clients. Together, we create spaces that epitomize style, timelessness, and sheer beauty.
HEATHER ANDERSON Director of Operations
JOSH HAYES Senior Residential & Commercial Consultant
NINA MINKOVA
Client Solutions
Erin Chassé Client Solutions
OLIVIA LAHN ROH Graphic Curator
STELLA MCALOON Content Specialist
JUDITH MACKIN Principal & Creative Director
IN FEELING TO YOU.
INTRODUCING TUCK IN
Like many others during the pandemic, our clients, John and Catherine, were drawn to the natural beauty and quiet charm of our region. They chose Rothesay and the greater Saint John area as the place to establish a second home that would offer a welcome getaway from their busy lives in Toronto.
They reached out to me cold, mid-pandemic, and like so many interactions during that time, our early conversations happened behind screens and masks Despite the distance and the layers, we built an immediate connection around our shared excitement for reimagining their historic home, one I had admired since I was a child.
The Cleasby House sat along my old paper route, a place I used to marvel at from the sidewalk, never dreaming I’d one day be decorating it for such thoughtful and creative clients.
This issue of our TUCK IN Magazine is a celebration of how heritage and modern living can beautifully coexist Whether you ' re transforming a country home or refreshing a small apartment, our hope is that these pages inspire you to create a space that feels like a getaway, wherever you are!
And when in doubt add a hydrangea.
SPACEREINVENTED
INSPIRATION FOR YOUR DREAM HOME
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JOHN & CATHERINE
Meet Catherine and John, the proud owners of their historic Rothesay home. The couple were eager to refresh their ‘Great Room’ parlour with a fresh, contemporary makeover. They wanted their new home design to honor the heritage of their home while adding modern comfort and style into their space.
A Gothic Revival Gem in Rothesay
CLEASBY’S HISTORIC CHARM
The Cleasby’s Storied Architecture and Heritage Legacy
The Cleasby is a mid-19th-century, twostorey gem with clapboard siding, a steep gable roof and ornate gingerbread trim, the home is a hallmark of Gothic Revival. The Cleasby was built around 1855 by Saint John carpenter and businessman, John J. Munroe. Its historic architecture and links to notable local figures make the home a local historic gem
Nestled on the east side of Rothesay Road, overlooking Kennebecasis Bay, the couple describes the home to delight visitors with “charm around every corner, inside and out. ”
Inside the main floor’s Great Room, a parlour stretching the length of the house Two fireplaces set the mood for cozy weekend mornings and a small library nook invites you to curl up with your favourite book. Connected to the formal dining room, the Great Room transforms effortlessly from intimate family gatherings and spirited night with friends
THE
BEFORE
first impressions
John and Catherine's home features a spacious, elongated room serving as a multi-purpose entertainment area and a living room.
The living room is nearly forty feet long, created by removing a wall between two original rooms, and features numerous windows that flood the space with natural light.
original items
We decided to keep the lights and curtains as they complement the space beautifully.
TUCK TIP!
Preserve the history of your space by choosing decor that complements, rather than overshadowing, your original items.
A first look at the space
Several openings surround the great room.
There are two wood burning fireplaces that anchor each side of the room
The bookshelf and ladder adds to the home’s character.
The previous owner left many books, which John and Catherine decided to keep
DESIGN
Difficulties
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Though the parlour’s sheer size was challenging, Judith suggested colours and furniture so that the room doubled as a grand entertaining space or two intimate areas.
- John
TUCK’S VISION
How to Furnish
A multi-functional space
1.Flexible Layout:
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Arrange furniture in a way that allows for easy reconfiguration to accommodate different activities.
2.Dual-Purpose Pieces: sssssssssssssssssss
Invest in furniture that serves multiple functions, such as a sofa with a pull-out bed or a coffee table with storage.
3 Zone the Space: Define specific areas within the room for different activities, like a reading nook, a dining area, and a workspace, to maintain organization and functionality.
SHOP THE ROOM!
Lounge
LIKE YOU MEAN IT!
SEE MORE LIVING ROOM
SAGE END TABLE
HIGHLINE CHAIRMERINO CREAM
BOWERY FLOOR LAMP
HYDRANGE STEM
SAGE LARGE ROUND COFFEE TABLE
Our Rothesay home features a fierce use of colour and bold combinations of wallpaper and furniture, blending contemporary designs with timeless style. I’d love to bring the same sense of play and intimacy that Judith helped us create to our Toronto home.
- Catherine
HIGHLINE SOFA - MERINO CREAM
CLEAR GATE
LILAC FLORAL SPRAY
PAINT & WALLPAPER
Beautiful colors and patterns for your wall.
BROWSE SOME OF OUR WALLPAPER
DUNE WHITE PAINT
CC-70
Benjamin Moore
WROUGHT IRON PAINT
2124-10
Benjamin Moore
SHOP WALLPAPER AT TUCK!
I was never a huge fan of wallpaper, but once Judith showed us some Cole & Son options, we were both hooked! -
John
BOSCOBEL OAK WALLPAPER
Boscobel Oak combines monarchical English symbols in a unique print, inspired by the Royal Oak Available in more colors at Tuck.
The TV blends in with the black wall when unused to keep the technology from dominating the space.
We incorporated Catherine's elephant collection into our design. These figurines are from her travels.
ALL FROM TUCK!
Florals that Never Fade
FOREVER BLOOMS
Shop seasonal accents for your living room!
HENRY LINEN CUSHION 20X20
BUGS CUSHION
TRAILING EUCALYPTUS
FADED HYDRANGEA STEM
HAWTHORN
CHECKERED CUSHIONCHARCOAL, 16"X24"
RELIC STONEWARE VASESMALL
NEVERWILTING FLORALS
TRAILING EUCALYPTUS STEM - LONG
RELIC STONEWARE VASELARGE
Bring nature indoors with our hyper-realistic faux greenery. Hand-picked by Tuck, they’ll keep your space blooming all season long. No watering required!
FROM OU TOP 10 ESSENTIA
WILD BERRY GUEST NAPKINS
OPTIC PINK COCKTAIL & MARTINI GLASS
SIP IN
ULTIMATE BAR ESSENTIALS KIT
Our Bestselling Essentials for Fancy Drinks!
FLOWER LOOK WINE & FLUTE GLASS
GOLD COCKTAIL STRAWS
RAYE DECANTER & WINE GLASSES SET
ADMIRAL DOUBLE OPENER CORKSCREW
BELMONT CABINET
ASHTRAY
VICHY CERISEPAVIOT COCKTAIL NAPKIN
We included a beverage corner for John and Catherine to enjoy drinks while relaxing with a book by the fire.
WHAT’S THE DESIGN FEATURE THAT GUESTS ALWAYS COMMENT ON?
The bold colours, the perfectly placed wallpaper, and the sheer sense of space! Despite the rooms’ size, Judith and her team have created a real sense of intimacy.
- Catherine
This wall, with its doors, trims, and two fireplaces, can seem busy, but painting it black creates a calmer look.
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The Beauty of BALANCE
THE POWER OF SYMMETRY IN LONG SPACES
Symmetry in furnishing and decorating a long space creates balance and harmony, making the room feel organized and visually appealing.
By mirroring elements on either side, it helps distribute visual weight evenly, preventing one end of the space from feeling heavier or more cluttered than the other.
This approach also enhances the flow of the room, guiding the eye smoothly through the entire area.
WHAT
WAS
THE MOST UNEXPECTED PART OF THE DECOR PROCESS?
I would say that it is being presented with pieces that I would never have looked twice at on my own but in the context of the rooms that Judith presented they work beautifully “ ”
- Catherine
OSKAR SOFA
variants & information
The EQ3 Oskar collection stands out for its sleek design, quality craftsmanship, and versatile function With modular options and a wide range of fabrics, it’s easy to customize for any space and style
SEE THE OSKAR ON OUR WEBSITE!
FLOWERING UCALYPTUS BRANCH
CITY OF SAINT JOHN
CHRIS LLOYD
BATTERY OPERATED CANDLE
SEOUL
CABOT CHAIR
OSKAR 2-PIECE SECTIONAL SOFA - VITORIA BASALT FABRIC, WALNUT LEGS, LEFT HAND FACING SOFA SPLIT
CRAFTED COLLECTED
&
Pieces with a Story to Tell
1.Catherine acquired this glass tray from Bobby’s Hospice Shoppe, where all proceeds directly benefit individuals under the care of Bobby's facility.
2.The couple picked up the quilt at a Quispamsis quilt show.
3.This old pair of bellows was left behind by the previous owner.
