About

The Berkshire House

The Berkshire House is an interior design blog founded by designer Tucker Donnelly.

Tucker Donnelly

Tucker Donnelly owns Tucker Donnelly Design in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Trustworthy. Real. Seasoned.

“Tucker carefully listened to all our needs and wants for our space. She understood our vision and was committed to getting our room exactly how we wanted it. She is easy to talk to. Clients can open up and be real with Tucker. She’s a mom. She gets it.”

After 5 long-haul moves in my adult life, I have a deep understanding of the importance of home. For me, home is where life happens - and all the craziness and happy moments.

Feeling at home means your space is comfortable, warm and inviting. It should be functional and beautiful, making you feel relaxed and rejuvenated, no matter where in the world you are.

Creating a space that is functional and beautiful is my goal for every client. Whether their style is casual, colorful and easygoing or sleek, sophisticated and modern, I find a way to make the space that feels like a genuine expression of the family that lives there.

Curated. Timeless. Refined.

“Tucker specializes in listening to the underlying functionality needs and developing usable living spaces. Then she creates a gorgeous space!”

In this busy stage of life, young families want a space that looks unique, makes them feel at home without much upkeep or fuss. I look for practical, yet beautiful solutions for your design needs. I easily fix common room layout issues with in-room design solutions. My goal is always to create optimal flow and tame clutter by finding smart storage. I help my clients create rooms that feel like them, but with a more refined and sophisticated feel. My design experience will elevate your personal design style for the distinctive look you’ve been dreaming of.

I make sure that my client’s personality and interests are valued, celebrated, and highlighted in everything we create for the space. I sometimes encourage my clients to go outside of their comfort zone. However, my clients always have the final voice in the overall look and feel.

Energy. Enthusiasm. Empathy.

“Tucker is invested in the well-being of others - it is important to her to make her clients happy. In fact, she wants them to be more than just satisfied with the work.”

Good design can increase the space and functionality of your home. Once you feel that your room is working for you instead of against you, you have a sense of calm - rather than chaos, when you are at home.

As a mother of two young boys, I understand how a home can feel like it is burying you in all the “things” that your young family has. I have some very creative and resourceful ideas for increasing the flow and usability of space. Making your home more livable is my #1 priority.

Organized. Detail-Oriented. Enterprising.

“Tucker’s warmth and encouraging nature helped me get “unstuck” when I had difficulty making design decisions. Her empathy helped me move through the challenge. Her humor and focus kept the process moving forward.”

Creating a new look for a space means there will be many details to look after. I know these “little” details can either make or break the project. If you are looking for someone to take charge, you can relax because I will take the project tasks off your list. I will competently drive the project forward to completion, with your voice and opinion informing the decisions as we go.

Your interest and vision are my top priorities, so you can feel at ease that we are working toward the same goal.

I take pride in the fact that I exhaust all options for my clients so they can feel that they have looked at everything before decisions are made.

Bold. Passionate. Caring.

“Forward-thinking design is what I love about Tucker.”

My style mixes antiques and modern design for a one-of-a-kind feel. I love to create harmony among different pieces for an overall effect that is totally unique, classic, and has lots of character.

Designing for the comfy lifestyle of the modern family means making the most of the pieces you already have on hand but you just haven’t thought of using in a new way. You will be surprised by how your room can be transformed with just a few strategic decisions.

I’m dedicated to telling your story through the spaces we create together. I want you to feel empowered and elated when you walk into your space. Together, we can make this happen!

Designer. Mom. Wife.

Just like you, I am balancing life as it happens! Here’s a little more about me:

I’m an Arkansas native. I went to school for interior design at Western Carolina University. From there I moved to Chicago (move #1) where I had the amazing opportunity to work for a very talented interior designer.

Then my husband and I moved to Raleigh, NC (move #2), and I had my first son. I adored being a mom and took a break from work to raise our family. Then we moved to Peoria, IL (move #3) where we had our second son who needed some specialized care, so much of my focus was on helping him get the right medical attention. We moved to Denver, CO (move #4) where I continued to love caring for my boys. In June of 2018, we moved to Charlotte, NC (move #5) to finally put down roots with my husband Bradley, sons Asher and Whitt, and our dog Piece.

Now that my kids are becoming more self-sufficient, and my younger son is making great progress and we’re not moving anymore (hallelujah!). I am finally getting back to what I’ve known I wanted to do since I was 11, interior design.

The joy I get from creating livable living spaces for my clients fuels my passion and talent. I treat every project as if it were for my own family because if you are a client of mine, I DO consider you family!

Reach out today to have a quick and friendly chat about your space and let’s get started!

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