Marco Fuoco Artistic Design Incorporated

Marco, Jennifer, and Peter did an excellent job refinishing my cabinets and baseboards. Their bid was substantially below the other company that came out, they worked consistently, and the final product was a big improvement. The cabinets were original construction that I do not think had been refinished in the 35 years since the house was built. They had water damage, chips, scratches, and all the general wear you would expect. Refinishing only involves new coats of stain and lacquer, not wood replacement, so it does not get rid of problems below the finish layer. Peter pointed this out to me at the beginning of the job, but said the team could make them look ”well loved, like your grandmother’s cabinets.” They delivered on that promise. The final finish has an almost imperceptible marbling to the color scheme, which helps to hide imperfections without being obtrusive. It is also very slightly darker than the original, which helps it blend in with the baseboards (stained and installed separately). Marco also addressed a spot on my brick fireplace where a previous owner had slapped a brushfull of red paint. He hand-painted the brick and mortar colors over the red well enough that you can‘t tell the difference from ten feet away and have to know what you’re looking for if you’re closer. It’s a kind of fix I wouldn’t even have known to ask for. Marco has a good eye for color and contrast and likes to work creatively. If you want to show him a problem and ask for solutions, you will likely be happy with the result. If you like to micromanage or if you want something to have the “stamped out in a factory” look, he may not be as good a fit for your needs.