M&M Renovations

Why Rio Vista Isles Homeowners Choose M&M

Rio Vista — "River View" in Spanish — has been one of Fort Lauderdale's most distinguished waterfront communities since the 1920s. Whether your home is a Mediterranean estate along the New River, a modern build on one of the ten isles with deep-water dockage, or a historic property near Las Olas, your home wasn't built for off-the-shelf storage.

That's why Rio Vista Isles homeowners come to M&M Renovations. For nearly 50 years, we've built custom closets, dressing rooms, and built-in storage for South Florida's most demanding homes — from waterfront estates with private docks to historic residences with original architectural details that deserve to be honored.

Every closet is designed in your home, built in our Sunrise workshop, and installed by the same craftsmen who built it. No subcontractors. No "vendor partners." Just one family team from start to finish.

THE CLOSETS WE BUILD IN RIO VISTA ISLES

Luxury walk-in closet with island and integrated lighting in a Rio Vista Isles home by M&M Renovatio

Walk-In Closets & Dressing Rooms

Primary Suite Built-Ins & Wardrobes

The signature project for primary suites — full walk-ins with islands, integrated lighting, jewelry drawers, hidden hampers, and floor-to-ceiling wardrobes. Designed around how you actually live, not a catalog template.

Primary suite custom built-in wardrobes and dressing room in a Rio Vista Isles waterfront home by M&

Primary Suite Built-Ins & Wardrobes

For homes where the closet flows into the bedroom — integrated wardrobes, custom dressing benches, vanity built-ins, and shoe walls that match your home's existing millwork. Designed to feel like original architecture, not an addition.

Custom wine wall and bar built-ins in a Rio Vista Isles waterfront home by M&M Renovations

Wine, Bar & Entertainment Built-Ins

Rio Vista lives outdoors — boats, docks, sunset entertaining. We design wine walls, bar built-ins, and beverage centers with humidor-grade construction that holds up to coastal humidity. Cherry-finished cabinetry, wine fridges, glassware storage, and lighted display.

Custom built-in home office and library bookshelves in a Rio Vista Isles historic home by M&M Renova

Home Office & Library Built-Ins

Wine, Bar & Entertainment Built-Ins

Wall-to-wall bookshelves, integrated desks, and concealed storage — designed to feel like an extension of your home's architecture, not an afterthought. Especially suited for Rio Vista's historic homes with original moldings and detail.

What Makes a Rio Vista Isles Closet Different

Florida humidity is brutal on cheap materials. The big-box closet companies use particleboard or thermofoil that swells, warps, and peels within 5–7 years in our climate — and Rio Vista's deep-water proximity makes it even harder on cheap construction. A waterfront home along the New River deserves better.

We build with:

Solid plywood boxes with hardwood face frames — engineered to last 25+ years in Florida humidity
Soft-close hardware (Blum, Hettich) — the same brands trusted by luxury hotels
Custom finishes matched to your home's existing millwork, flooring, and hardware
Hand-finished interiors — not stapled-together flat-pack panels

If your Rio Vista home already features custom millwork, designer hardware, or original 1920s architectural details, your closet should match — not look like an IKEA install.

OUR EXPERT TEAM

Laura Ferrufino | Lead Design Consultant & Co-Owner

Santiago Munera | Director of Operations & Client Success

Laura Ferrufino is the creative force behind every M&M Renovations project. As Lead Designer and Co-Owner, she specializes in bespoke closet layouts, luxury material selection, and integrated design solutions for Sunrise and South Florida homeowners.

Santiago Munera, Director of Operations at M&M Renovations, Sunrise and South Florida.

Santiago Munera | Director of Operations & Client Success

Santiago Munera carries forward 50 years of family heritage as Director of Operations. He oversees every installation in Sunrise and across South Florida, ensuring each project meets the mastercraft standards Mario and Marina Munera built this company on.

OUR PROCESS

1. Free In-Home Consultation

Laura, our lead design consultant, comes to your Rio Vista Isles home. She measures, listens, and learns how you live — what's working in your current closet and what isn't. No pressure. No catalog flip-through.

2. Custom Design

We create a design tailored to your space, your wardrobe, and your home's existing finishes. You'll see a 3D rendering before a single board is cut.

3. Built in Our Sunrise Workshop

Every piece is fabricated in-house by our team — no third-party manufacturing. We use the same materials and methods we use for our hospitality clients (Marriott, Hard Rock, Loews, Le Méridien).

4. White-Glove Installation

The same craftsmen who built it install it. Most projects install in 1–3 days. We protect your floors, clean as we go, and don't leave until you're satisfied.

Why M&M Over the National Closet Chains

We're not the cheapest option in Rio Vista Isles, and we don't try to be. Here's what you get when you work with us instead of a national franchise:

50 years of family ownership — same workshop in Sunrise since 1976
Zero subcontractors — every closet built and installed by our team
Hospitality-grade materials — the same construction trusted by Marriott and Hard Rock
Direct access to ownership — Laura, Santiago, Mario, and Marina, not a 1-800 number
Free in-home consultations — anywhere in Broward, Miami-Dade, or Palm Beach

"M&M built our entire primary closet and pantry. The craftsmanship is on a different level than what we'd seen from the national chains. Five years in and it still looks brand new." — Verified Google Review (★★★★★)

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Custom Closet Questions, Answered

How long does a custom closet take from design to install?

Most projects take 4–6 weeks total. About 2–3 weeks for design and approvals, 2–3 weeks for fabrication in our workshop, and 1–3 days for installation in your home.

Do you serve Rio Vista Isles specifically?

Yes. We serve Rio Vista Isles and all surrounding Fort Lauderdale waterfront neighborhoods — Las Olas Isles, Harbor Beach, Colee Hammock, and Victoria Park. Most projects are within 25 minutes of our Sunrise workshop.

Can you work with the historic architectural details in older Rio Vista homes?

Absolutely. Some of our favorite projects involve matching original 1920s-era millwork, crown moldings, and built-in details. We custom-match stains, paint colors, and hardware so new construction looks like it has always been part of the home.

What's the difference between M&M and a national franchise?

National chains use particleboard, ship from out-of-state factories, and rely on subcontractors. We build with solid plywood and hardwood, fabricate locally in Sunrise, and install with our own team. That's the difference between a 5-year closet and a 25-year closet.

Craftsmen Trusted by Hard Rock & Marriott Since 1976

★★★★★ 5.0 · 240+ Google Reviews · Family-Owned Since 1976

Custom Closets in Rio Vista Isles

Why Rio Vista Isles Homeowners Choose M&M

THE CLOSETS WE BUILD IN RIO VISTA ISLES

Walk-In Closets & Dressing Rooms

Primary Suite Built-Ins & Wardrobes

Primary Suite Built-Ins & Wardrobes

Primary Suite Built-Ins & Wardrobes

Primary Suite Built-Ins & Wardrobes

Primary Suite Built-Ins & Wardrobes

Wine, Bar & Entertainment Built-Ins

Wine, Bar & Entertainment Built-Ins

Wine, Bar & Entertainment Built-Ins

Home Office & Library Built-Ins

Wine, Bar & Entertainment Built-Ins

Wine, Bar & Entertainment Built-Ins

What Makes a Rio Vista Isles Closet Different

OUR EXPERT TEAM

Laura Ferrufino | Lead Design Consultant & Co-Owner

Santiago Munera | Director of Operations & Client Success

Santiago Munera | Director of Operations & Client Success

Santiago Munera | Director of Operations & Client Success

Santiago Munera | Director of Operations & Client Success

Santiago Munera | Director of Operations & Client Success

OUR PROCESS

HOW MUCH DOES A RIO VISTA ISLES CUSTOM CLOSET COST?

Reach-in closets: $2,500 – $5,500

Standard walk-ins: $6,500 – $14,000

Primary suite walk-ins with islands & finishes: $15,000 – $35,000+

Full custom dressing rooms: $25,000 – $60,000+

Why M&M Over the National Closet Chains

Ready to Design Your Dream Closet?

Schedule a free in-home consultation with M&M Renovations. Our team will come to your Rio Vista Isles home, measure your space, and walk you through what's possible. No cost, no obligation.

M&M Renovations

Custom Closet Questions, Answered

Craftsmen Trusted by Hard Rock & Marriott Since 1976

★★★★★ 5.0 · 240+ Google Reviews · Family-Owned Since 1976

Custom Closets in Rio Vista Isles

Why Rio Vista Isles Homeowners Choose M&M

THE CLOSETS WE BUILD IN RIO VISTA ISLES

Walk-In Closets & Dressing Rooms

Primary Suite Built-Ins & Wardrobes

Primary Suite Built-Ins & Wardrobes

Primary Suite Built-Ins & Wardrobes

Primary Suite Built-Ins & Wardrobes

Primary Suite Built-Ins & Wardrobes

Wine, Bar & Entertainment Built-Ins

Wine, Bar & Entertainment Built-Ins

Wine, Bar & Entertainment Built-Ins

Home Office & Library Built-Ins

Wine, Bar & Entertainment Built-Ins

Wine, Bar & Entertainment Built-Ins

What Makes a Rio Vista Isles Closet Different

OUR EXPERT TEAM

Laura Ferrufino | Lead Design Consultant & Co-Owner

Santiago Munera | Director of Operations & Client Success

Santiago Munera | Director of Operations & Client Success

Santiago Munera | Director of Operations & Client Success

Santiago Munera | Director of Operations & Client Success

Santiago Munera | Director of Operations & Client Success

OUR PROCESS

HOW MUCH DOES A RIO VISTA ISLES CUSTOM CLOSET COST?

Reach-in closets: $2,500 – $5,500

Standard walk-ins: $6,500 – $14,000

Primary suite walk-ins with islands & finishes: $15,000 – $35,000+

Full custom dressing rooms: $25,000 – $60,000+

Why M&M Over the National Closet Chains

Ready to Design Your Dream Closet?

Schedule a free in-home consultation with M&M Renovations. Our team will come to your Rio Vista Isles home, measure your space, and walk you through what's possible. No cost, no obligation.

M&M Renovations

Custom Closet Questions, Answered

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