Custom Work: One-of-a-Kind Builds

Sarah reached out after buying one of my racks online. She loved the aesthetic and wanted something more personal for her new home — a kitchen island that could roll, store, hang, and still look timeless. This project pushed my material choices, my design process, and my shipping logistics — in the best way.

A hand-built hemlock mailbox with solar-lit house numbers — a clean, durable upgrade that looks sharp day or night.

A custom pine frame built for Marcia’s raised relief map of Maine — designed to make the geography of mountains, rivers, and lakes both beautiful and touchable for her family.

A custom cypress mailbox for a neighbor who always lends a hand after snowstorms — built to last and look good doing it.

Monroe Trades worked with KISH, a Burlington, VT boutique, to design wall-mounted racks that save space, improve store flow, and bring natural maple details into a modern retail environment.

See how our steel fixtures are holding up in Lane Bryant stores across the country — nine years after install. From ADA-compliant fitting rooms to high-traffic display zones, this national rollout proves Monroe Trades is built to withstand heavy use and meet the demands of big retail.

When a NYC client needed more storage in a narrow space beside her bed, Monroe Trades delivered a custom wall-mounted rack that solved the problem beautifully. With shelves, a hang bar, and just enough clearance for a nightstand, this piece was built to her exact measurements—and didn’t block her closet door. A smart, space-saving solution that shows what custom work is all about.

A tour through the custom industrial fixtures I’ve built for my sister McKenzie over the years—bookshelves, bathroom bars, and even a hot pink TP holder.

We partnered with writer and creative Lexi Mainland to craft custom black powder-coated hang bars for her NYC home renovation. Clean lines, handcrafted quality, and thoughtful details.

A wall-mounted industrial rack custom-built for NYC’s Vintage Thrift West—made to handle the endless flow of fabulous finds.

A Raleigh horse barn needed storage solutions as strong as their gear. Monroe Trades delivered custom wall-mounted racks designed to hold heavy saddles and thick blankets with ease.

This one-of-a-kind fixture was built using a salvaged window frame, rewired and repurposed into a striking wall-mounted light. The aged wood, original hardware, and exposed bulbs give it a warm, industrial feel that adds character to the gallery space.

A custom take on the Ridgewood Double Hanging Shelf—designed for display, storage, and clean wall-mounting with industrial durability.

Two racks were connected with a center Z-shaped pipe for added stability, increased hanging space, and to serve as a soft room divider within the open-concept studio.

We designed a two-part rack system for a West Village boutique—one with stepped-height display bars, the other with an adjustable center for flexible inventory.