Maya Restores

Maya Restores

Level 9 Designer

@mayarestores · Lisbon

4.9 · 2,140 followers

Furniture restorer turning tired oak and pine into pieces people fight over. Ten years of sanding, staining and second chances.

  • Wood refinishing
  • Chalk paint
  • Upholstery
Ideas submitted

48

Ideas accepted

31

Commission earned

$4,820

Acceptance rate

65%

L9

Level 9 Renovator

740 / 1000 XP to level 10

8,740 XP

Achievement badges

First Sale

Sold your first item on Uhmuse

5 Renovations

Completed five renovation projects

Top Rated

Held a 4.8+ rating for 30 days

Waste Warrior

Diverted 100kg from landfill

Community Voice

Published 10 DIY tutorials

Streak Master

Listed something 8 weeks in a row

Submitted renovation ideas

For: Scandinavian Oak Dining Table
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Idea Selected

Sand back and oil to a raw natural finish

by Maya Restores · 2 weeks ago

The dark varnish is hiding a beautiful grain. Strip it, oil it, and it reads like a new designer piece.

Cost
$45
Resale
$420
Profit
$375

Materials

  • Orbital sander
  • 120/240 grit
  • Danish oil
  • lint-free cloths
128 upvotes
For: Mid-Century Lounge Chair
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Reupholster in bouclé cream fabric

by Maya Restores · 5 weeks ago

The frame is solid — only the seat cover is dated.

Cost
$70
Resale
$340
Profit
$270

Materials

  • 2.5m bouclé fabric
  • staple gun
  • foam sheet
  • upholstery needle
152 upvotes
For: Art Deco Sideboard
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Idea Selected

Restore veneer and swap in ribbed doors

by Maya Restores · 3 weeks ago

Ribbed fronts are the look right now — this piece is the perfect base.

Cost
$140
Resale
$890
Profit
$750

Materials

  • Veneer patch kit
  • ribbed dowel
  • wood glue
  • clamps
  • lacquer
168 upvotes