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Mona Lisa Living is a housing & hospitality company founded by sisters since four, Monique & Elyse. We’re developers, designers and general contractors that make art to be lived in. Together, we create neighborhood masterpieces.

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Not every reno project includes an architect on the team, but hey that just means we get the opportunity to flex a little design muscle with our clients! This one said “let’s modernize but make it fit in with the historic beauty of the ho
Work with us…you’ll be glad you did 💪🏽 If you’re debating whether or not to update that dingy space in your house, visit the link in our bio for our FREE pre-renovation checklist and guide to help prepare you for what to expect.
100 years old never looked so good 🤩 Bathrooms are such an important piece of a home. They are where we start and end our days most of the time. Relaxing in the bathtub, getting squeaky clean in the shower, a quick pee, a long 💩 and getting dolled
We did it. We put a pause on our many projects to visit Thailand with dear friends ❤️ We were inspired by the creativity of the many many micro businesses, bustling streets & night markets and being out of our comfort zone in a safe, welcoming an
It’s how we see things at Mona Lisa Living. Everyone deserves a beautiful home and the ability to get out of that home and see the world sometimes. 🌍 🏡 🧳
Who else likes to organize for fun?!? . From house to house, at each of our renovations, we set up a basement workshop only to leave it and move on to the next. One of my tasks at the moment is to consolidate our temporary workshops & scattered s
All smiles in our cozy office today because year-end accounting and tax prep is done for 2023 🤓 You know us entrepreneurs wear many hats and right now, we’re in CFO season. Cheers to a productive and organized start to the new year! #houseren
Just some more photos of @folkdetroit because we love a functional & fiinneee 😍 upgrade. The custom shelving draws you in to a great selection of curated goods. This is y(our) reminder to grab coffee, brunch, lunch or even a @detroit_rose candle
We’re thrilled when our clients are thrilled! If you’re ready to have your business or home transformed, sign up for a free consultation call at the link in our bio. Once we start working together, you’ll be thrilled too!
When @folkdetroit reached out for another quick but impactful renovation, we understood the assignment. Being a fellow small business, we get the need to adapt gracefully to the world around us. Guided by @ksmith.design, we leveraged the custom wood
We are grateful for the past year’s opportunities, our lovely residents, talented subcontractors & wonderful clients, including non-profits, businesses, homeowners & investors from Michigan and beyond. We continued to lead residential &
Serving up style and functionality at Hazelwood's heart—the kitchen! 👩🏽‍🍳 Ps. Renovating your home soon? We’ve curated a checklist to help you define your reno goals. Go to the 🔗 link in bio to get your free copy 📃 #houserenov
Qastle V home is officially off the market. 🏡 Ps. Renovating your home soon? We’ve curated a checklist to help you define your reno goals. Go to the 🔗 link in bio to get your free copy 📃 #houserenovation #houserenovationproject #HomeRenov