Doral Interiors

My long search for fabric for this project I’ve been meaning to do was wor th it. I found this gem of a store looking for fabric stores. The owner and her son were beyond amazing helping me look for what I needed. They even gave me a great deal on this gorgeous golden fabric. The owner also generously gave me remnants at NO COST! We will definitely be back! Thank you for such a great experience!

To be fair I have to be honest and complete a statement on my overall experience with Doral. Overall they suck but let me finish. I found out her name finally and it’s Doris. I knew that but brain fart I guess. Believe it or not I showed up to the business one last time and guessssssss whattttt. No one there. I called hours later and told Lena Doris has to call me or else it’s not going to be pretty. I don’t know what that means but a small threat never hurt anyone. Doris calls and after being on the phone for 45 mins arguing back and forth who is right and who is wrong, we settled on $ 75. I didn’t want it. I’d prefer my windows done or my $ 150 back but take what I can get because I can’t let her win completely. I’m the loser in this situation but I took just about the only thing I can get. I wish there was an apology, some sort of acknowledgement that I was neglected. Wish they said they would do what it takes to get my business, you now have our undivided attention but I guess business is good and they didn’t need mine.

We have 20 year old dining chairs with perfect condition ivory metal frames and the original and therefore stained and worn ivory fabric seats and backs that had two strips of padded fabric separated by thin metal strips in between. So each chair had four surfaces to be reupholstered including the backs. We went to Doral because we live in Bay Ridge and have seen their store in the neighborhood for so many years, and often see beautiful examples of their work in progress in the window that looked like brand new pieces once they were done with them (couches/​chairs etc.) Doris, the wonderful owner, showed us many different fabrics and was very helpful because she understands what types of fabric hold up best on seating surfaces, and has a wonderful eye for what works and what doesn’t. We signed the contract and they came that week and picked up the chairs. We were a little nervous because we were then without any chairs, so any delays would have been really inconvenient. But they delivered them exactly when they said they would and we were thrilled. The fabric offset perfectly with the frames but also added a nice extra dimension because of the peach thread going through the ivory. The work was flawless. We really examined those chairs because of the four surfaces to be sure everything was right and let me tell you, they do fantastic work. Those chairs are perfect. Every edge was smooth and well finished.
We are now getting ready for Doris to help us with two more rooms: bedroom with window treatments and custom throw pillows and dust ruffle to coordinate with the new comforter set, and also the living room with window treatments. We know that the work will be done beautifully.
Thanks, Doris!