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Restore With Rachel

Heirloom Restoration Studio |
Menomonie, WI. Specializing in custom fine furniture restoration, cabinet refinishing & select interior projects.

Serving Western Wisconsin & accepting nationwide projects via shipping. I believe that while the right furniture truly can make or break the flow and functionality of a space, it doesn't have to break the bank OR be something that everyone else has, either! As a mom of 3, I KNOW how important it is to have a place for things to be stored away but as an individual, I also know that it is important

and refreshing to be able to express your personality in the spaces you love most! Why not have BOTH?! We help close that gap for you by offering affordable customized furniture for your home or office by restoring, refinishing or refurbishing old and forgotten pieces into one-of-a kind designs for you to love & enjoy. Whether it be something you already own, an idea you'd like to create, or something we have remade, functionality, uniqueness and timeless beauty are at the front of importance for these pieces created for you. You can find our finished available pieces right here on our page or on our website www.restorewithrachel.com. You can also view finished pieces in our storefront locations based out Locale Makers Market in Stillwater, MN and out of The Homemade Market in Eau Claire, WI. We are located full time in Menomonie, WI and love a good road trip to offer both delivery and pickup of items for you if/when needed. We have also helped customers with home improvement projects like repairing kitchen trim damaged from dogs chewing, painting walls, organizing & decorating spaces and updating built in items like kitchen cupboards, bathroom vanities, fireplace mantles and hearths, built in cupboards and more! Send me a message with details on what you'd like help with including any photos of the item or space you have or would like to have, ideas in mind and any important information such as known structural repairs that are necessary. I'll take a look and send a no-obligation quote back to you, and together we will make your vision come to life! If you or someone you know would like help with services or items like ours, please follow our pages, visit our website or in-person locations, and send me a message letting me know what you would like help with or any questions you may have. Thank you for looking!

-Rachel

05/27/2026

Attention local (ish) friends! 🏕️

If you are looking to rent a camper this summer, we officially have TWO available to use!

The first is a retro 1989 pop up camper!

The second and most recently finished is our triple bunkhouse hardshell camper!

Both have been modernized, cleaned, refinished and thoughtfully updated! Both come with all amenities including linens & kitchen supplies, basic bathroom supplies, lawn chairs, citronella, a few games, and more! Basically all you need to pack are your clothes & for!

We can help with delivery and pickup as well for an additional fee based on destination distance or will allow renter transportation with a safe reliable driver.

If you or someone you know are looking for something like this, follow our link in comment box or send me a message for details and rates on your dates!

Thank you for looking!!
-Rachel

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05/07/2026

These items will all be available at our family garage sale locally starting tomorrow, 5/7-5/9, 2026 along with of course local honey & many great items for the home, family & kids! We will be open 8 am - 4 pm each day.

Newly refinished, antique & project furniture will be available! 🙂

Stop by the Cedar Falls garage sale area to
Shop our sale!

Thank you for looking!

04/22/2026

Hello! Hi! It’s been so long since I’ve been online because we have been SUPER busy! Furniture flips, a quick family getaway, home projects, another camper to flip and TWO store flips are both completed and underway! 🎉

Here’s a sneak peek at all we’ve been up to! 🙂

If you’re looking for some fresh furniture flips, cosmetic home or store improvements, please follow our page and send me a message to let me know how we can help you out!

Thanks for looking!!
-Rachel

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02/26/2026

These tables are now refreshed, renewed and ready to be loved again by my customer!

She had painted them herself a while ago and wanted them to feel lighter, crisper & cleaner in her space.

She sent me a photo of something she liked, and then I got to work to make her vision come to life!

I stripped the paint off the tops, then sanded from 80 to 220 grit. I did a custom water based stain wash, then sealed in 4 coats of polycrylic with a light sand between each coat.

For the bases , I simply cleaned, lightly sanded, cleaned again and then sprayed in 3 coats of an enamel black for a flawless, solid & strong finish.

If you or someone you know is in need of services like ours, we’re stationed in Menomonie, WI and offer nationwide pickup and delivery services.

Please follow our page and send me a message to let me know how we can help you out! Thanks for looking!
-Rachel

02/25/2026

SOLD- Thank, you! 🥰🙏

🎉Just finished this solid wood dining set transformation and it’s ready for a new home.🎉

This set was stripped down to raw wood and completely refinished with a custom warm stain that brings out the natural oak grain while keeping a timeless, updated look. The table and seating surfaces are sealed with multiple protective coats for a smooth, durable finish made for everyday use.

The chair frames were professionally sprayed in a rich onyx enamel for a clean contrast, and I custom-built the matching bench to make the set even more functional and versatile.

Solid wood pieces like this are built to last for decades, and refinishing them gives them a whole new life.

Measurements:
Table: 60” L × 36” W × 29.5” H
• 12” Leaf Extension

Bench: 48” L × 12” W × 18.5” H

5 Chairs Included
Seat Height: 17.25”
Seat Depth: 17”
Back Height: 39.5”

Available in Menomonie,WI
Delivery available 🚚 (total based on your location)

This is a high-quality refinished set — comparable new sets sell for $2,200+, but this one has the character and durability of real wood.

🏷️ Listed price: $1,395 OBO

Comment or Message if interested & please follow Our page or send a message if you’d like help with a refinishing project of your own!

Thanks for looking!
-Rachel

02/24/2026

It’s time to talk about the elephant in the room. 🐘💕
This elephant, to be exact!

This awesome little lady got a glow up and is featured front and center in the new Tickled Together space inside of the Eau Claire !

This is a super cool space where makers can gather and create together! Be sure to stop in, hang out and get your artsy side front & center.

Thank you TP for allowing me to be a part of another fun project in your amazing mission & atmosphere!

This also makes me want to find tons of other statues and give them a glow up. What should I find next?!

If you or someone you know is in need of making something you own truly YOUR style, follow our page and send me a message to let me know How we can help you out! Thank you for looking!

-Rachel

02/23/2026

When you get an incredible review to kick off the week!

“Trusting Rachel to refinish an entire bedroom set, a cherished corner hutch passed down from my grandmother, and three additional pieces was one of the best decisions I could have made.

Rachel is a true artist. Her attention to detail, craftsmanship, and care for each piece result in a truly amazing final product. She has an incredible ability to honor the history of a piece while transforming it into something beautifully refreshed.

My only regret is not utilizing her services sooner. I couldn’t be happier with the results and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for exceptional furniture restoration.”

“Trusting Rachel was one of the best decisions I could have made.”

This client entrusted me with:
• An entire bedroom set
• A sentimental heirloom hutch
• Three additional pieces

And the result? A fully transformed collection that honors the past while elevating the present.

My goal is never just to refinish.
It’s to restore craftsmanship, preserve story, and create pieces that feel intentional in your home.

If you have heirloom pieces sitting in storage, outdated but meaningful, or family furniture you can’t part with — let’s transform them into something beautifully refreshed while protecting their legacy.

✨ Limited project openings
📍 Based in Menomonie, WI | Nationwide projects welcomed
📩 Message me to begin your custom consultation

02/19/2026

When a client says, “I want it to look like automobile paint” … you don’t grab a brush — you build a finish.

This guest bedroom set was designed to honor my client’s years as a mechanic — and their love for deep gloss, metallic depth, and that unmistakable pearlescent shine you only see on custom cars.

These solid wood pieces started completely outdated.
They were fully stripped, professionally sanded, and prepped for a flawless sprayed finish.

To create that custom automotive-inspired look:
• I mixed a custom enamel blend (equal parts green + black)
• Sprayed multiple smooth coats, sanding between layers for clarity and depth
• Applied a semi-translucent copper color-shifting pearl for movement
• Finished with three high-gloss clear coats
• Then polished to enhance that glass-like shine

The result?
A rich, dimensional finish that shifts in the light — bold, personal, and impossible to replicate off a showroom floor.

Custom hardware and select lined drawers completed the transformation.

This is what true custom refinishing looks like.
Not just paint — but layered, intentional craftsmanship built around your story.

If you have a piece you love but want something completely tailored to you, let’s design it together.

Message me to start your project.

— Rachel

02/18/2026

Another blue beauty to add to this refinished bedroom set!

From dated 90’s orange ➡️ to a layered, moody deep blue.

This dresser is proof that “outdated” doesn’t mean disposable — it means potential.

As part of a full bedroom transformation, this piece was taken back to raw wood, sanded meticulously from 80–220 grit, and custom stained to create a finish that feels bold yet timeless — dramatic in color, but still honoring the natural grain.

The vision:
✔️ Rich color
✔️ Visible wood movement
✔️ No paint
✔️ Depth without losing character

To build this dimensional tone, I:
• Applied a water-based conditioner for even absorption
• Layered a deep blue water-based stain
• Added an oil-based navy for richness
• Introduced black gel stain to enhance depth and shadow
• Sealed everything with three sprayed protective topcoats

The drawers were lined in velvet, and updated hardware was selected to elevate the design while maintaining the original spacing — because thoughtful details matter.

I’ll be honest — blue stain is always a risk. But when the layers settled and the grain came alive? Magic. The movement. The dimension. The custom feel.

Now my clients have a one-of-a-kind statement piece designed specifically for their home — not something pulled off a showroom floor.

That’s the difference with custom refinishing.
Intentional. Elevated. Built around you.

If you’re ready to transform something you already own into something extraordinary, send me a message. Let’s create your next heirloom.

— Rachel

02/17/2026

From 90’s orange ➡️ to a rich, dimensional deep blue stain.

This dresser proves that “outdated” is just a starting point.

Part of a full bedroom set transformation, this piece was completely stripped, sanded from 80–220 grit, and custom stained to achieve a tone that feels bold, refined, and timeless — without covering the wood’s natural beauty.

My client wanted:
✔️ Color
✔️ Visible wood grain
✔️ No paint
✔️ A deep, rich finish

To achieve this layered tone, I:
• Prepped with a water conditioning application
• Applied a water-based deep blue stain
• Layered an oil-based navy
• Finished with black gel stain for depth
• Sealed with three sprayed coats of protective topcoat

Drawers were lined in velvet, and new hardware was carefully selected to elevate the piece while working with the original spacing.

I’ll admit — I wasn’t sure how blue stain would translate at first. But the depth, the movement, the character? I’m obsessed. And more importantly, my clients now have a one-of-a-kind piece tailored specifically to their home.

That’s what custom refinishing should be.
Intentional. High-end. Uniquely yours.

If you’re ready to reimagine a piece you already own (or rescue one you love), follow along and send me a message. Let’s create something beautiful.

— Rachel

02/16/2026

This antique corner hutch — a treasured heirloom from my client’s grandparents — has been fully restored and brought back to its original character and warmth.

Years of wear had left the exterior chipped, scratched, and peeling. Instead of covering its history, we honored it.

I preserved the original finish on the bottom three drawers and custom-matched that tone throughout the rest of the piece to ensure continuity and authenticity. Each step was intentional: hardware and doors carefully removed, finish chemically stripped, surfaces hand-sanded, stained in layered tones, and sealed with multiple coats of durable polyurethane for long-term protection.

The original hardware was restored — not replaced — using a gentle cleaning process and hand polishing to revive its character. Interior drawers were conditioned and custom-lined in velvet to reflect my client’s personal style.

This isn’t just refinishing. It’s restoration with respect for craftsmanship, history, and the generations who will enjoy it next.

If you have a meaningful piece that deserves to be restored — not replaced — I’d love to talk with you.

Follow along for more transformations, and send me a message to start your custom project.

Thanks for looking!
-Rachel

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