Melissa Lackey-Hughes
Owner / DecoratorA day spent painting is a good day! Melissa has painted professionally since 2000, with training and certifications from her years in a Benjamin Moore store.
Our story
Three generations. One standard.
Lackey Decorating has been around since 1948. Melissa’s grandfather, Samuel Lackey, started it in Orangeville. Her father, Tom Lackey, carried it on in Barrie from 1982, and Melissa has led it since 2006. Hence T.N.G: The Next Generation.
With roots this deep in the painting industry, and a legacy to uphold, you can feel assured that your home is in good hands.
- 1948Samuel starts the business in Orangeville
- 1982Tom carries it on in Barrie
- 2000Melissa joins the crew, starting at the bottom
- 2006Melissa takes the lead
Read Melissa’s story
I was raised in a home that always had some new colour in a bedroom and some wallpaper waiting to be hung. Guess who would always be there wanting to help! I’ve always had a creative side and a keen eye for colour and undertones.
In 2000 I decided to join the crew, and spent the early years doing all the typical grunt work. I really did start at the bottom, and by 2005 I had earned my position as part owner. Then tragedy struck our family, and my father passed away in 2006. I stepped into the sole proprietor role. My father always trusted in this business because he was driven to provide a quality job, and I take the responsibility to maintain his high standards very seriously.
In 2008 I started another chapter, working part time in a very busy Benjamin Moore store in Barrie and later one in Alliston. I was fortunate to work alongside some great colour experts and connect with many other paint contractors. That time expanded my knowledge of paint products and colour, and I still have a strong bond with the Benjamin Moore brand and my fellow paint contractors.
