Welcome!
Thanks for visiting Sober Lane Studio - the place where creativity and sobriety collide!
Sober Lane Studio creates fresh, new looks from worn out and tired furniture and works with the people of the NSW Northern Rivers to create one-of-a-kind pieces for homes and businesses - and can show you how to do it too!
Refinishing made easy
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Ready to go pieces
Whether it's a statement or functional piece you're after, Sober Lane Studio has a selection of ready-to-go pieces available now.
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Commissioned work
Looking for something in particular or have a tired, old item that no longer suits your decor? Sober Lane Studio can work with you to update it and add new life.
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Blank canvas prepping
Want to skip the boring stuff? Sober Lane Studio can complete the most important step for you, the prep, so you can do the fun stuff and bring your vision to life!
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Design & project consulting
Sober Lane Studio can guide you with advice on design, products and techniques to achieve your desired look for your furniture, home or retail space.
Customer and client reviews
Interested in working with Mara? Get in touch now-
After losing everything in the 2022 floods and working hard to rebuild our home, we wanted to find furniture that brought joy back to our space. We found Mara through a friend and she worked with us to source quality wooden items and recreated them with beautiful designs and colours. Everyone that visits asks where we got them from.
- Pauline, South Lismore
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Mara does such a fine job on her furniture. She brings to life old pieces that would otherwise be tossed. After buying two pieces we commissioned Mara to refinish a TV cabinet we already had. She did such an amazing job! We have another space ready go now now and are just waiting for the right piece - can't wait!
- Candice, McLeans Ridges
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Mara has refurbished several pieces for me and the finish is high quality. She has impeccable taste and flair, offering great suggestions but giving me what works in my space. Reliable, honest and punctual.
- Christine, Lismore NSW
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Our new bedroom looks so stunning with Mara's pieces in it. You do such a great job. We wish you every success, dare say it won't be our last purchase, such a seamless process. Very, very happy!
@Alana and Dae, Ballina
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I contacted Mara to help me with our old wooden sideboard that I wanted to do up but wasn't sure where to start. She came and made some repairs for me and talked me through the process and also recommended tools and products to use without making me feel silly. It's beautiful now and I'm proud of my handiwork - just needed a little help.
- Jane, Wollongbar
A sobering thought (Blog)
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Sober Lane Studio is born!
From personal crisis to creative confidence, as new doors opened in my life recently, I’ve reflected deeply on how to integrate two crucial elements of my journey – both imbued...
Sober Lane Studio is born!
From personal crisis to creative confidence, as new doors opened in my life recently, I’ve reflected deeply on how to integrate two crucial elements of my journey – both imbued...
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From spirit bottles to sandpaper: 10 more reaso...
Remember when I shared my journey into furniture flipping, how it became a beacon of creativity and purpose in my life amidst the challenges of sobriety? Well here's ten more...
From spirit bottles to sandpaper: 10 more reaso...
Remember when I shared my journey into furniture flipping, how it became a beacon of creativity and purpose in my life amidst the challenges of sobriety? Well here's ten more...
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From wine glasses to paintbrushes: 15 reasons f...
15 reasons furniture flipping became my sober saviour and why you should try it too. What truly caught me off guard was how vital hobbies become in the realm of...
From wine glasses to paintbrushes: 15 reasons f...
15 reasons furniture flipping became my sober saviour and why you should try it too. What truly caught me off guard was how vital hobbies become in the realm of...
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Questioning your relationship with alcohol? Hon...
Honest reflections to 5 commonly asked questions for women seeking positive guidance. Dive into the heart of the matter with compassion, honesty, and a hefty dose of positivity.
Questioning your relationship with alcohol? Hon...
Honest reflections to 5 commonly asked questions for women seeking positive guidance. Dive into the heart of the matter with compassion, honesty, and a hefty dose of positivity.