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Monic Restorations®

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🌿 | Interior Decorator
🪑 | Transforming Thrifted Treasures into Stunning Interiors
🌿 | #MonícRestorations 🕊️

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Ready to give your short-term rental a chic new look? 🌟

Check out this exclusive preview of a stunning AirBnB transformation!

Designed on a budget, every piece of furniture has been thoughtfully thrifted and restored.

I’ve revitalized this 3-bed, 2-bath apartment with a detailed renovation and a touch of style. The upgraded bedroom is especially inviting and sure to impress your guests!

I’d love to hear what you think—share your thoughts in the comments! 👀

I’m also excited to offer my decorating services across Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and the Bronx.

Feel free to reach out if you need any home decor assistance! 🏠

If you’re interested, you can reach me via email.
@Monicrestorations@gmail.com 📧

#monicrestorations
#budgetdesignnyc
#brooklyn #newyork #furnituremakeover
#ididthat #newyorkfurniture #brooklynapartments #airbnbrenovation #airbnbnewyork taken in Brooklyn, New York by @monicrestorations

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2 years ago

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5 months ago

This is the architectural side of thrifting that I love: I collect, restore, and reimagine.

When I saw this old iron fence, I didn’t just see what it was—I saw what it could become: a welcoming entrance filled with history, character, and charm.

Moníc Restorations
Collected. Restored. Reimagined.

#monicrestorations
#budgetdesignnyc
#architecturalthrifting
#architecturalthrifts by @monicrestorations

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2 months ago

The curtains were too short.
The painting was too narrow.
Apparently, they were just waiting for each other. 🤍

The thrift store only had one pair—and I needed two. To make matters worse, they were too short. But I loved the fabric, so I bought them anyway!

Armed with a seam ripper and a little patience, I opened the hems and discovered four hidden inches at the top and another four at the bottom.

That gave my curtains an eight-inch growth spurt! After serging the raw edges and washing away the old fold lines, I finally had the length I needed.

Meanwhile, the fluid acrylic painting I made and framed in 2020 had been serving a six-year sentence on wall-art probation because I thought I had made it too narrow.

Then this section came together perfectly, don't you think?

What do you think?

#monicrestorations
#budgetdesignnyc
#monicsthriftedfinds
#designonabudgetnyc
#letsmakeitworknyc by @monicrestorations

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2 months ago

After giving my Brooklyn backyard a much-needed cleanup, I could finally see my little escape in the concrete jungle again. It’s amazing what a little tidying, rearranging, and care can do for a space.

And, of course, I had to show off a few of my favorite plants—each one bringing its own shape, texture, and personality. Those beautiful pink blooms clearly understood the assignment. 🌸

#monicrestorations
#monicsgardens
#monicsperennialgarden
#brooklynbackyardnyc
#brooklyncontainergarden by @monicrestorations

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2 months ago

In a city known for concrete, traffic and skyscrapers, growing something beautiful feels a little bit whimsical.

#monicrestorations
#monicsgardens
#springrollcall
#nycgardenspaces
#monicsperennialgarden by @monicrestorations

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4 months ago

This vintage Louis XV-style armchair was falling apart—literally, it came to me with a challenge and a choice.
The client said, “If you can’t fix it, throw it away. But if you can… can you find a fabric that’s close to what’s already on there?” 🤔💬

Challenge accepted!

Moníc Restorations to the rescue!

After hours of stripping, restuffing, sanding, staining, and sourcing the fabric, she’s back to her former glory with a beautifully similar striped fabric and coordinating tapestry for a little extra flair. I had a little extra fabric, so I threw in a throw pillow.🌺

Now she’s not only restored, she’s revived.

#monicrestorations
#vintagewithavibe
#budgetdesignnyc
#Sustainabledecortransformations
#LouisXVchairtransformations
#bustedtobam
#bustedtobreathtaking
#thriftedandreimagined
#bustedtobougie taken in New York, N.Y. by @monicrestorations

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a year ago

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4 months ago

From a thrifted reject to a fabulous find. This Baroque-style armchair was on clearance, and I just had to grab it, seeing all the potential she had! Don’t miss out on the treasures in the clearance aisle, y'all!

#monicrestorations
#baroquestylechair
#Baroqueandboujeechair
#trashtotreasurechair
#vintagebaroquerestoration taken in Williamsburg, Brooklyn by @monicrestorations

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a year ago

Take a look at the before and after of these gorgeous French Louis XVI chairs that I reupholstered and enhanced with some special details! ✨

These elegant chairs now add a touch of charm to the bedrooms of an AirBnB I recently styled for a client. Transforming these chairs was the highlight of the project, and I’m thrilled with how they turned out.

I’d love to know what you think—feel free to leave a comment! ✨

Ready to transform your space?

Click the contact button and let me know how I can help.🏠

If you’re interested, you can reach me via email.
@Monicrestorations@gmail.com 📧

#monicrestorations #reupholstery #vintagefurniture #vintagestyle #newyorkfurniture #uptiqued #airbnb #airbnbdesign #ididthat #blackownedbusiness taken in New York, New York by @monicrestorations

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2 years ago

This table said: "I've seen some things... don't ask me where the scratches came from. "

Look at her now stripped, sanded and sealed.

Never underestimate what a little stripping, sanding and sealer can do for furniture and for life for that matter. by @monicrestorations

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a year ago

🛋From Busted to Beautiful ✨️

This vintage beauty was on its last leg worn, torn, and barely holding on. But with some love, patience, and a whole lot of skill, she's now sitting pretty and exuding Timeless Elegance.

At Moníc Restorations, we see the potential in every piece. Ready to bring new life to your old furniture?

#monicrestorations
#sofatransformations
#bustedtobam
#bustedtobreathtaking
#bustedtobougie by @monicrestorations

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