Library Goals: Home Reading Nooks & Libraries by Tuck!

A warm, inviting living room featuring a mix of contemporary and classic design elements. Three light beige upholstered sofas are arranged around a circular coffee table on a rich red Persian-style rug. The backdrop includes built-in navy bookcases with a sliding ladder, a dark-painted fireplace adorned with lit taper candles and a mirror, and wallpaper with a botanical motif. A vintage chandelier hangs overhead, while a mid-century bar cabinet and framed art add charm to the space. Natural light filters through a tall window dressed in soft drapes, and hardwood floors complete the look.

There’s no hiding it. We’re all library lovers at Tuck! The design opportunities that come from having shelves upon shelves of graphic print novels, decorating books, bold fonts, and brilliant pops of colour are excellent. In addition, home libraries are a treasure of sentimental items, heirlooms, and those special pieces we hold dear. In our…

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To Match or Not to Match? A Great Room Lesson in Design Balance

A sophisticated great room featuring two matching fireplaces adorned with black and gold botanical wallpaper, creating a sense of balance and symmetry. The walls are painted a rich charcoal, and each fireplace mantel is styled with candles, mirrors, and sconces. The room includes a mix of cream and camel-toned seating, layered rugs, and a round wood coffee table. Decorative accents feature mixed metal finishes, books, and plants, creating a warm and curated atmosphere.

In the design world, knowing when to match, and when not to, is the secret that transforms a space from simply styled to artfully curated. Too matchy and the room can feel cookie cutter whereas the opposite can feel unbalanced and lacking a clear design intention. Take John & Catherine’s Great Room makeover, featured in…

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Before You Buy a Sofa: Five Questions We Always Ask at Tuck

Stylish living room featuring a dark grey sectional sofa with layered neutral and navy pillows, a tan leather armchair, and a vintage-inspired red area rug on warm hardwood floors. A marble-top coffee table sits at the center, flanked by two sculptural wood side tables—one topped with wine and glasses, the other with a trailing plant. A dramatic black fireplace with gold-accented wallpaper and mirror sconces anchors the left wall, while a large mirror and floor lamp reflect light from tall windows dressed in soft drapes. The space exudes a cozy, elegant ambiance with a mix of traditional and contemporary elements.

Choosing the right sofa can feel overwhelming, especially when every option looks good on the showroom floor. At Tuck Studio, we know it’s about more than just picking something pretty. The right piece should work for your space, your lifestyle, and your real-life chaos (hello, juice spills and dog hair). That’s why during our in-store…

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TUCK IN – June 2025 The Great Getaway

TUCK IN Issue Seven cover showing a styled living room with a black fireplace, gold wallpaper, and design feature highlights.

In the June issue of Tuck In magazine, see the Great Room of the historic Cleasby House, an iconic Gothic Revival home in Rothesay. The multi-functioning living room is transformed by Tuck Studio into a cozy multi-functional retreat. Join John and Catherine as they reimagine their summer home with bold wallpaper, rich textures, and timeless…

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Beyond the Bedroom: The Versatile Graphic Dresser by Ethnicraft

Modern living room setup featuring the Ethnicraft Graphic Dresser in black with geometric carved wood pattern. The dresser is styled with decorative objects including black elephant figurines, a woven planter with trailing greenery, ceramic vases, and stacked coffee table books. A flat-screen TV is mounted above the unit on a dark charcoal wall, with light hardwood floors providing contrast.

The Ethnicraft Graphic Dresser styled as a media unit in John & Catherine’s Rothesay Home, featured in the latest issue of TUCK IN. At Tuck Studio, we’re always looking for pieces that do more than just fit—we love furniture that adapts, surprises, and performs beautifully in every room. You may have spotted it in our…

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At Home with Catherine & John: A Tuck In Conversation on working with Judith & the Tuck Team to renovate their historic Rothesay Home

Elegant living room with dark built-in bookshelves and a black fireplace featuring gold Cole & Son Bocabec wallpaper, vintage sconces, and an arched mirror. A cozy fire burns in the wood stove, with a neutral armchair and a round black side table on a red Persian-style rug completing the sophisticated, moody interior design.

John & Catherine’s historic Rothesay home is full of colour, character, and bold design choices — and in our newest Tuck In blog, they’re sharing what it was really like to work with Judith and the Tuck team. From wallpaper hesitations to puzzle-perfect parlours, it’s a warm and inspiring read. We sat down with John…

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Say Hello to Volare — The Trica Dining Table You’ll Love for Years

Photograph of a light wood dining table with rounded edges and light wooden plank style legs. Dining Table is on top of a Persian style rug in a retail showroom setting and there is a vase with flowers on the table top.

Canadian-made, endlessly customizable, and now at Tuck Studio! Looking for a dining table that’s equal parts beautiful, functional, and built to last? Meet the Volare Dining Table by Trica — the latest arrival to our showroom, and already a staff favourite. Proudly made in Quebec, Trica furniture is known for quality craftsmanship, sustainable practices, and…

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