You can get a pair of L brackets to fix that wobbly coffee table. Believe me, the $5 you spend will save you years of frustration dealing with a wonbly table
@lilynote20162 жыл бұрын
What's L bracketts? Like are they at Home Depot or could I find them at Walmart?
@AllOfMyLoveTess2 жыл бұрын
@@lilynote2016 They're at basically any hardware store and you can also find them online pretty easy and cheap. They're basically L shaped pieces of metal with screw holes on each arm of the L to allow you to connect two items together at a 90 degree angle. Think of those wall shelves with the little metal pieces under to hold it up, those metal bits are L brackets. They come in all kinds of sizes for all kinds of uses. Super handy!
@DawnOldham2 жыл бұрын
Another cute idea I’ve seen is to add 4-5 inch chunky chair legs to book cases that have been turned on their sides. It makes them look like a real piece of furniture and gets the bookcase off of the ground!
@jolenerodriguez65742 жыл бұрын
Wow very nice
@0rangebanana2 жыл бұрын
Omg duh! Why didn’t I think of that
@dianeb53802 жыл бұрын
There needs to be a "Furnish a room for $500" challenge". I would watch all of them!
@egcarswell2 жыл бұрын
Definitely!
@grayonthewater2 жыл бұрын
Right?! I was thinking the same thing
@thebusybeanhomecafe40352 жыл бұрын
Yes!!
@woomeebly2 жыл бұрын
Yep. Should do it here in the UK. Know it is an easy do, as you will always find something amazing online or on street. I bought a secondhand mahogany habitat wardrobe for £25. Massive hulking thing. Loved it, but I had to leave it behind when I moved due to lack of space.
@shannontate84832 жыл бұрын
Yes need a playlist of these!
@tessiemiller12122 жыл бұрын
For future reference... When painting pieces like you bought you should lightly sand before painting and add something on top of the paint (poly, wax, etc) to protect your paint job so it will last longer. As is, you may find scuffing and peeling to be an issue with normal use.
@noemitellez30982 жыл бұрын
Thanks !
@noiz17622 жыл бұрын
thanks sister
@dawnmelanson Жыл бұрын
or just buy a furniture and cabinet paint, and save a step!
@lizam38462 жыл бұрын
I REALLY hope she cleaned thoroughly everything she bought especially furniture with fabric!
@DemureDarlings2 жыл бұрын
YES 👏🏽 I’m itchy as F
@robbb4162 жыл бұрын
Well you don't have a like from her so I'm assuming not lmfao. 🤣🤣
@strawberrreh2 жыл бұрын
all I can think about especially with the couch. Hoe do you even go about cleaning such items ?
@pennyf.63242 жыл бұрын
@@robbb416 😫
@LaughingInTiny Жыл бұрын
What a weird comment. Why do people assume used furniture comes from dirty or undesirable homes? I never understand this mentality. Is your furniture gross? If you sell me your sofa should I wear a Hazmat suit to collect it? Ffs.
@joyceshang99202 жыл бұрын
I love that Rachel made the effort not only to buy affordable, secondhand pieces but also to select pieces that go with her style. I furnished most of my furniture secondhand, but it looks like a college student's apartment. Definitely will use this as inspiration to make my next place feel more like a home!
@user-pt1cz4ot1e2 жыл бұрын
That’s exactly what I did when I was younger. The mistake, that is. Lol. I regretted it over the years as I’ve paid to replace it all. 🤦🏼♀️
@RenaGoss2 жыл бұрын
U can always revamp anything u have.. u can get supplies @ the dollar store or just grab some paint @ walmart!!
@user-pt1cz4ot1e2 жыл бұрын
@@RenaGoss but, you shouldn’t shop at either. Lots of small, affordable stores to choose from.
@poodlegirl552 жыл бұрын
One can of pale gray chalk paint and two yards of fabric and my daughter made her miss matched furniture look great.
@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep2 жыл бұрын
See I find it the opposite. A big turn off she actively went out of her way to get someone elses used garbage instead of just buying new stuff that's cheap and would have looked much nicer. Biglots for example I've seen a leather couch for 100-200 dollars. Far less all the other stuff she got. She basically wasted her money. Just fyi you can spraypaint new stuff to match also...
@MerleONeal2 жыл бұрын
THE BUDGETING QUEEN CANNOT AND WILL NOT BE STOPPED!
@h4jr0052 жыл бұрын
@@yuriko7655 stop 💀
@eburns04162 жыл бұрын
Girl my whole house is furnished with stuff we found in the trash. The only items we bought new were 2 couches!! Love this video. It's so unnecessary to spend money on new furniture these days. Just drive through a wealthier town and you'd be amazed what kind of gems people leave on their curb.
@GreatBunny7 ай бұрын
Literally same
@frenchartantiquesparis4247 ай бұрын
Exactly... the amount of wealth in the USA is incredible... and rich people always want to buy new things so they trash or CL the old, which isnt even old.
@scootermom17916 ай бұрын
Exactly! I LOVE free furniture finds. Fabric is easy to clean up. It just takes a little time.
@Noone739022 жыл бұрын
For those of you afraid to buy used furniture because of bed bugs- remember that even library books can have bed bugs. They are all over, that’s why you inspect things before you bring them in the house (much like you look at a hat for lice before you try it on). Clean things well. Also look at the skin of the person you are buying from. Bed bugs leave marks on the skin, if they have nice clear arms and legs then you should be ok. 💖
@satan94872 жыл бұрын
Aaaaad that's why I buy books or use ebooks.
@amarketing8749 Жыл бұрын
I don't think bed bugs are generally worth the risk.
@Yesica19937 ай бұрын
EEK, LIBRARY BOOKS?! I mean, I usually do wipe them down anyway. But ugh! I had no idea that was possible!
@scootermom17916 ай бұрын
Or live in a climate that doesn't have them.
@scootermom17916 ай бұрын
Not everyone is an expert. I've volunteered in libraries. When they check books back in, they also check its condition. If there are any issues, they trash the book. Don't believe everything you read. It's not worth the energy panicking over something like that.
@calibby852 жыл бұрын
THIS WOMAN DESERVES A REGISTRY. We need to start celebrating more things in society that aren't just getting married and having a baby. Being a single woman and moving into your own apartment and not sharing bills is a big accomplishment, and not cheap. Getting a new job and moving to a new city, completing higher education, buyi g a home,, adopting a pet -why don't we celebrate and financially support these milestones?!
@Secretzstolen2 жыл бұрын
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
@DelilahZoe2 жыл бұрын
Hopefully it's for HAND ME DOWNS. The purpose is not to hurt the environment!
@TrasieHemingway2 жыл бұрын
I firmly support and celebrate these endeavors. I have accomplished most of your list and I firmly celebrate ME!!!! And, support those in my circle.
@bezymjannaja2 жыл бұрын
People out of the USA does.
@chrystallee55282 жыл бұрын
We do. It's called a house warming party (and parents).
@chloegregory-pendley86362 жыл бұрын
Getting mismatched furniture and painting it the same color is what I did! It makes everything look like it goes together and is very cost-effective.
@sav20402 жыл бұрын
This! Another thing I do is order cheap hardware online so anytime I buy stuff in white (my room color) I change the hardware to match and voilà a match ☺️
@lunarcorpse2 жыл бұрын
I prefer everything not to match. But I would like a theme in my bathroom.
@hxhdfjifzirstc8942 жыл бұрын
@@lunarcorpse My bathroom theme is beer on the throne, but I'm not too into decorating.
@amethystle2 жыл бұрын
I'm genuinely jealous of that TV stand. That looks exactly like something that would fit with my aesthetic, and I've been looking to buy a similar new one for $400. If I found it for $100, I would jump on that. Nicely done. I did have a friend once who, after their divorce, furnished their whole new apartment using the free section of Craigslist and just paid the cost of the truck rental and gas. Yes, she did spend an entire day driving around the entire extended Portland Metro area, from Salem to Vancouver, WA, but in the end, she basically furnished her studio for $50. Which blew my mind.
@cathycoryell23512 жыл бұрын
Really impressed with getting units, side table, and immediately painting. So many people are refusing to take a few hours and paint. Color - It's literally what can make your space feel pleasant to you. Well done to care for your home, and therefore you.
@markita.hardenhome2 жыл бұрын
The bookcase is super cute. I suggest buying some brushed gold legs to add to it. It'll tie to your gold lamp and gold handles on the side table plus give it a little more height. If you wanna go the extra mile to make it look even more custom...add a strip of reclaimed wood (have a friend cut to size) to the bottom then add the legs. Stain the wood a walnut color. $20 bucks max for a semi custom piece. Otherwise awesome job. DIY artwork next?🤔😬🤷🏾♀️
@MNeathway2 жыл бұрын
Great suggestions
@lindapeters54972 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea. It would really make it blend better with the rest of the room.
@ashleyguthrie5722 жыл бұрын
Brilliant ideas!
@kayv58402 жыл бұрын
That sounds pretty!
@lonesparrow2 жыл бұрын
Yes I agree that legs would elevate the look of the bookcase... no pun intended
@TheSecretChateau2 жыл бұрын
One word for you Rachel: Freecycle. I furnished my entire 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, and 3 reception rooms with items I got for free on Freecycle. My budget was $500 and I spent $135. That $135 went on delivery fees because some items wouldn't have fit in my car, such as 3 large book cases, a vintage dining table and six chairs, 2x 3 seater sofas, a Smeg fridge-freezer (only 4 months old and free) and two large bed frames. I restored furniture items with paints (also free on Freecycle). With the left over cash I purchased a steam cleaner and some thrift store framed art.
@thebonniewong2 жыл бұрын
I've done Buy Nothing but haven't explored Freecycle! Now I must. Thank you!
@mariamkashif90642 жыл бұрын
Are these items durable for atleast 15-20 year of use?
@TheSecretChateau2 жыл бұрын
@@mariamkashif9064 - Yes, they were all antiques, apart from the Smeg fridge which was four months old and the two sofas which were only about a year old and in perfect condition except for a broken zip on one cushion.
@vaderladyl2 жыл бұрын
Yes and Craiglist and Nextdoor too are great options.
@mariamkashif90642 жыл бұрын
@@TheSecretChateau I'm sold! Why spent so much money on every little thing!
@prissilou2 жыл бұрын
Love your little challenge, and think you did great! My only caveat is one I learned the hard way...be careful, some of the stuff you might buy might be from a house infested with...bedbugs! Yes, bedbugs have made a major comeback. My best advice is for any smaller items like pillows or single chairs, put in a huge black trashbag and sit out in the sun for a few days. Bedbugs can't take the heat and will die if they are in 115 degrees. Or if its just a few pillows or some linens. throw them in the dryer. If its a couch, you might need a black tarp. But trust me, this technique works well! Of course, the best is if you don't buy anything infested....
@studymate84692 жыл бұрын
It's heartwarming to see how beautiful it turned out. It feels so homey and cozy. Great job there.
@justg12262 жыл бұрын
Great challenge. One thing I would do is put legs on the book stand that are similar to the side table. I am astonished at how much you got for 500 dollars. GO YOU!
@cdugral2 жыл бұрын
That’s what I thought immediately.
@lemondrizzlecake77662 жыл бұрын
I was about to write the same, and then I scrolled down and found this comment. Absolutely I would also do that, lifting it off the floor would make it look a lot more expensive!
@glammaof38712 жыл бұрын
My sentiments as well !!! ☺️
@KJong-gz5hv2 жыл бұрын
Same!
@irenes86892 жыл бұрын
Looked fine the way it was
@cd26592 жыл бұрын
No, don't haggle the deal when you get there. Do it before you go. It's really rude to do it when you show up. It looks really nice. Good job!
@MandyRoy4252 жыл бұрын
Unless the condition is not as it was described when you agreed upon a price.
@laurentlasnier2 жыл бұрын
@@MandyRoy425 well in that case, a table wobbling more than you thought isn't reason enough to haggle any further when it was clearly mentionned that it was wobbly...
@Kt-cn2rq2 жыл бұрын
@@laurentlasnier exactly if they said like new or doesn't mention something broken then yes if it's expensive but true do it before you go there if your on a budget.
@veemes2 жыл бұрын
You do it once you see them in person, so that they're more likely not to deny the negotiating lol.
@cd26592 жыл бұрын
@@veemes no, that is considered rude.
@paulaprice69492 жыл бұрын
Girl YES!! You understand my vibe. After I got married, and my husband moved into my place, I wanted everything updated. Well... I had to set a crazy low budget and did what you did! I am super excited you got creative to revamp your space on a budget!
@charpnatl2 жыл бұрын
This was SO MUCH FUN to watch! This reminds me of the way HGTV used to be when they actually showed people how to do things. You did really well!
@bobbirahmirres36382 жыл бұрын
I wasn't planning on buying used because it takes a lot of time and coordination but this makes me feel actually excited about the process. Great vid.
@AlmondJoie2 жыл бұрын
@Bobbi Ramirez ... Be very careful in buying used furniture. Bed bugs can come along for the ride and lead to an infestation. One unfortunate girl shared her sad experience online and how she had to throw out most of her possessions because of it. Bed bugs can survive in furniture, mattresses, and bedding for up to a year. A whole year!😱
@bobbirahmirres36382 жыл бұрын
@@AlmondJoie That's important to note.
@AlmondJoie2 жыл бұрын
@@bobbirahmirres3638 I hope you'll consider making your own vid when you furnish your new place.👍
@jellenp2 жыл бұрын
Think of the work and time you gave to this project as an actual job. The huge amount of money you saved is your income/pay that you paid yourself for your time and effort. This is such an exciting and encouraging video!
@jasminet50192 жыл бұрын
@@AlmondJoie i’d say invest in a good couch & bed, the rest can be secondhand
@coagulatedsalts47112 жыл бұрын
love the idea but when painting wooden furniture with a glossy/smooth finish, please sand it slightly so that the paint sticks on better and won't flake as easily.
@bubby50502 жыл бұрын
seeing her not sanding it hurt my soul lol
@rosehughes67602 жыл бұрын
Good job! Plus you don't get chemical off gassing from used stuff. I'm glad to see more people thinking ethically and frugally. I've found really great furniture, rugs, etc. the same way though a lot of the thrift shops in my city have disappeared due to development and rising costs. But there's still online and thanks for the reminder.
@jennyjumpjump2 жыл бұрын
I did the same thing you did. I made a major move across state and decided I wasn't hauling my old falling-apart crap with me. I did a Goodwill haul and painted almost everything the same color. I saw that recommended by someone on HGTV. All the mismatched furniture looks like it goes together when it's painted the same. That TV stand was a good find!
@NervousVlogmathster2 жыл бұрын
In terms of what's "too much" for a Buy Nothing group, in my experience, you can't *expect* to definitely get big items based on an in search of but if you're willing to ask, you might. I've gotten everything from a food processor to a full recliner to a bed frame. Especially in dense cities, people are always trying to get rid of bigger items to make space in their apartments.
@NervousVlogmathster2 жыл бұрын
Update: Just got a stand mixer from a Buy Nothing group to give a family member for the holidays so definitely stand by this
@fthurman2 жыл бұрын
I literally got a 52" tv for free. I looked it up and it had been >$3,000 brand new.
@LadyLawAlly2 жыл бұрын
My local group is full of toddler moms, so always baby clothes and items.
@Due1522 жыл бұрын
Take an advice from somebody with two green thumbs: put your green plants together in one group close to your window, because they need light, not just tlc. Try to match their natural habitats. And the impression is better, if they are in one group. And your living room is just beautiful! You did everything right!👍🏻
@WafflesandCiderXD2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this! Some people don't realize there is so much waste, period. ....And when the waste is furniture... that takes up more so much more space than just everyday garbage. Totally will be doing this when I get my own home!
@asyanicole34562 жыл бұрын
If you have a five below near you (or you want to order online) that’s a great way to get pretty nice decorations for really cheap. Also it could be really fun to buy a canvas (also available at 5 below) and have your friends decorate it or buy a few and have a paint party with a theme
@strangersontheinternet2 жыл бұрын
I got soooo much free and super cheap stuff when I went to yard sales. Most people barely sell anything and are just glad that anyone is even coming & give u free stuff. I bought a 15$ (new!) office desk and got a chair for free
@stunnaboy30212 жыл бұрын
Garage sales are the best! I’ve gotten so many new William Sonoma pots and pans for like $5 each
@katcuzzi2 жыл бұрын
Whenever I sell stuff I always list it for more than I’m willing to take in order to give people to option to negotiate. People are more likely to buy things when they feel like they’re getting a discount. :)
@ah57212 жыл бұрын
Yep but you also want to see if it's comparable to simular prices
@agirlisnoone59532 жыл бұрын
Exactly, same here.
@jaspersgarden50152 жыл бұрын
OMG I spent well over 12 thousand on my living room, and here you are outdoing me with 500, I really need to hire you! Amazing work!
@MJ-qn2gy2 жыл бұрын
this was probably the most interesting videos i’ve watched in months. id love to see more series of this or people doing this challenge
@kaitlincrane_2 жыл бұрын
Love love LOVE bringing up the important information about the excess waste generated by getting new furniture. I was dreading this video thinking it was going to be getting new cheap furniture that falls apart in 2 years, but I was wonderfully mistaken. We need more trends like this?! 👏👏👏
@lavane262 жыл бұрын
Despite all the beige and browns are not my favorite palette, I think Rachel did a really good job and it looks pretty stylish and cozy. Love the green bookcase and side table, and the lamp.
@melaniec11182 жыл бұрын
Been thrifting for years but shopping location makes a huge difference in your selection. Living in a small town can be very limiting but it also gives your creativity an opportunity to shine! It really helps to have a vision or Pinterest board for how you want things to look. That way when you see something for sale you can jump on it. Way to go!
@chlod93422 жыл бұрын
I’m working on doing the same for my apartment! So far we have a coffee table, a tv and stand, a couch and some plants done for $250!
@Kt-cn2rq2 жыл бұрын
If want to paint and tilesometimes you can get good deals from people havent extra stuff after working on their homes..
@a1ntcry1noveru2 жыл бұрын
can I ask, what places/websites did you use? I'll be moving to my own place soon, so this stuff is very helpful!
@jennysnook2 жыл бұрын
@@a1ntcry1noveru she mentions each one specifically in the video.
@rishitamisra7192 жыл бұрын
WE NEED MORE OF THESE PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEE.....YOU GUYS SOULD DO THESE FOR OTHERS,ITS AMAZING
@patriciastaimee2 жыл бұрын
Was thinking the same thing..times are difficult this is amazing...
@Kasino80 Жыл бұрын
Thrifting is so much fun. You can get some truly unique items, so your house doesn't end up looking like an IKEA catalogue.
@deborahgrantham73872 жыл бұрын
My old pappy taught me that there is nowhere that you cannot negotiate. I used a 20% off coupon on a very expensive piece of cookware, then they told me that the only one was the display pot with no box….. I asked for that one discounted, paid 30% less than listed price. Also learned that if one person says no, ask someone else😏. I am never embarrassed to ask for a better price. It’s fun.
@johannapenry45122 жыл бұрын
Had so much fun picking up these items with you Rach! The room looks amazingggggggg I'm impressed.
@ilickgrandmas28542 жыл бұрын
I don't think I'd be comfortable getting anything with fabric from other people. Unless you know them and know their living condition, it'd be a much bigger expense to replace everything with possible bed bugs in it
@MrsMeekins2 жыл бұрын
My concern as well.
@rebeccamartin18582 жыл бұрын
You're more likely to get bed bugs from a library book or a dresser actually. 90% of all bedbugs live in the 5ft space AROUND the bed. They don't live inside of fabrics, they are flat bugs so they live in cracks like those in dresser drawers or even between book pages. For fabrics all it takes is a shampooer that has hot water to get rid of anything yucky and a quick visual inspection will identify any bedbug signs.
@meh50692 жыл бұрын
Bed bugs aren’t generally my concern because it’s rarer than you’d think with soft furniture since bed bugs can’t burrow down into fabric. My concern is usually pet debris/smells/stains that you can’t see or smell until you get it in your space. ESP because I’m not a pet person, I have allergies to cats and dogs, and pet smells are disgusting lol
@kings981242 жыл бұрын
I know what you meant, not to mention the pandemic. But maybe Rachel had already got that sorted and disinfected/vaccumm cleaned everything before using them.
@misslilytoyou2 жыл бұрын
@@meh5069 beds are soft furniture
@lindapeters54972 жыл бұрын
I never heard of offer up. I wish I had known about it. I just had to furnish my new apt with stuff. I paid way more. I'm still gonna check it out. You did a good job on that budget.
@amandaanobile79202 жыл бұрын
It looks awesome. The only minor addition I would make is add gold legs to the book shelf and spray paint the legs/handles on the side table gold too so everything ties in together. (That's just the perfectionist in me talking lol) Even if you didn't it's beautiful.
@LittleDergon2 жыл бұрын
I like how the matching painted bookcase matches the side table as it helps pull the room together. Also all the gold highlights 👍😊
@judywilliamson20682 жыл бұрын
Good for you! I’ve been desperately trying to teach my grandchildren the art of resale but they don’t seem to be learning. They seem to think everything is dirty; I know they’ve heard of soap and water but… can’t get that through their heads! As you go through Goodwill and Salvation Army just run through the pillows and feel them. You will find there are good quality feather and down inserts in some of the better quality pillows. All you have to do is rip the cover off and inserted it into the pillow cover of choice. For about $30 you can get four pillow covers on Amazon with handy-dandy zippers that you can slip your new insert into.
@jamiewilliams34712 жыл бұрын
Things aren't how they used to be. There is also an issue of safety. I'm not willing to trade my safety to get a "deal" on something secondhand.
@champagnemommy Жыл бұрын
For artwork, some ideas are to hang a small pretty rug you find at the thrift store as a tapestry. Use leftover paint on a piece of flat cardboard to cover it complete in that green, and then use scrap wood from the hardware store (cheap or free) to make a frame. Or get a secondhand large coffee table book that has pictures you can pull out and put into frames.
@JijjysMaison2 жыл бұрын
This was fun to watch as a thrift fan. Space now looks like a cozy home. It's awesome if we can all contribute to saving our environment ....
@adabaquero20912 жыл бұрын
I love that you saved this furniture from the land fiil. Bed bugs are a concern. Colors are a little dark for my taste but you can add more plants eventually. Money spent was great!!
@morganmitchell95482 жыл бұрын
My husband and I have been collecting furniture for over 3 years now and only TWO things in our entire house did we actually pay for! All of our other items were either given to us or I built them lol.
@cornypinkuni95192 жыл бұрын
Well done!
@victorialove91042 жыл бұрын
Good job! The livingroom looks cozy and inviting. I inherited my childhood home and originally was going to donate the furniture and buy new. Just not my style. Then I realized it was solid mahogany very well made furniture and there would be no way I could afford furniture of such high quality. So glad I kept it. I just added my own style with accessories and it looks great. I feel good about not discarding perfectly good furniture so I'm happy I came to my senses. Just needed more lights. A friend of mine was redecorating and gave me his gorgeous high quality lamps. Needed a coffee table because the legs were badly broken on the old one. The only coffee tables I saw that I liked were over 1000 dollars. No way! I had a dream one night and the next morning I took the marble top off the old coffee table and put it on my vintage piano bench which I spray painted black. It looks so beautiful! I like it better than the expensive ones I saw. I even had the spray paint in the garage. So I have spent zero dollars and my home looks great. I love what you did and really like the look. Very inspiring.
@a1ntcry1noveru2 жыл бұрын
that's amazing! did you adhere the marble top to the piano bench in some way, or does it just simply lay atop it?
@claretanner33262 жыл бұрын
When my husband and I got married, we got a 525sqft apartment (that number included the outside porch). We budgeted our entire apartment (kitchen, living room, and bdrm) for 500 dollar. Ikea is a blessed place. Five years later, most of our stuff is thrifted but that Ikea furniture is still the main pieces throughout the house, lol.
@thehungrygoldfish2 жыл бұрын
$500? Yikes. Are you two trust fund kids? I budgeted 11 cents for my entire damn country. Beat that, Becky.
@claretanner33262 жыл бұрын
@@thehungrygoldfish During college, I lived on the healthy diet of day old walmart bread and questionable cheese spread for most of the last two years with the odd actual meal thrown in every once in a while. My then-fiancee saved during his Korea rotation so we could have funds for us to move in together after we got hitched. We've been married for five years now, and that apartment sucked but at least we figured out we could live off of peanuts for a hot minute.
@marylhere2 жыл бұрын
I furnished my entire house for $750….$20 MCM dressers were easy pickings twenty years ago. A few inheritance pieces thrown in over the years….I bought a huge dresser “antiqued” teal for $39. Everyone asked when I was going to refinish it…..now every one loves the pop of color. This was all before on line shopping.
@SuzanneOlsson2 жыл бұрын
Here in Jacksonville Florida we have an abundance of elderly people on a fixed budget...and an abundance of local Thrift Stores , Goodwills, and Salvation Army every few blocks...Your apartment looks stunning! Very well done, girl. You rock!
@mariamontana15752 жыл бұрын
Well now you need some artwork!! You did a wonderful job.
@kennialopez267 Жыл бұрын
This video cured my depression 💜 No but fr I love this so much. It was so satisfying and put me in the mood to clean my apartment. Would you do a book tour? I wanna see what’s on your shelves ♥️
@kings981242 жыл бұрын
I love watching Rachel's video! She did an amazing job decorating her place. I also re-furnish the things I use to own to give them a new vibe instead of throwing them away and buying new one. ❤️
@kennedyeckels44922 жыл бұрын
Can we have more content exactly like this?
@hilton26006 ай бұрын
Almost my whole living room is secondhand items as well and I love it. Some stuff is also from my childhood that I kept and it’s nice to be able to still use those things. I love my living room so much. This is such a good idea it’s fun and saves so much money.
@heartsfaith70772 жыл бұрын
Honestly, it turned out alot better than I thought it would as I was watching, I didn't have much hope that anything would look good together.... But surprisingly, it all does. And looks pretty great! On that note, you have a good eye for interior decorating.
@MrsMeekins2 жыл бұрын
I loooooooved this video! My apt has never been fully furnished bc new furniture is expensive, my only hesitation with buying used pillows and couches is the fear of bed bugs. Someone I know who did this had that issue and it always creeped me out! How do you ensure the furniture is bed bug free? ALSO YOUR UPDATED APT LOOKS GREAT!!!👍👍
@EllenBeal2 жыл бұрын
This has always been my concern as well!
@TrishTruitt2 жыл бұрын
I once picked up something upholstered and put it in the basement w/it enclosed in a clear garbage bag (hard to do w/big stuff) and then dowsed it w/a powder mix of baking soda and tea tree oil (Tea Tree can fade fabric so test it on a patch) and left it there- with the plastic bag tightly sealed w/tape - for 3 days. At the end of that time, I inspected the bag for any buggies and once I saw that there were none,. opened it up, vacuumed it off and set it in it's place.
@malindarayallen2 жыл бұрын
@@TrishTruitt That was really smart. Great tip!
@mallorytaylor62032 жыл бұрын
Additional tips: If you purchase furniture in the winter, if possible leave it in your garage or under a covered area where it will reach freezing temps for 7 days. That should kill the bugs plus help air out any smells from previous owners. Hard furniture should be fine with a good hot + soapy water scrub, but if you want to be super safe you can spray the nooks and crannies as well. Also, bedbugs don’t handle heat well so if you bring in a bed or couch and find it infested, you only have to throw the linens, blankets, etc. in the dryer on the highest heat setting possible for a couple of cycles. This will kill any bedbugs that may be on them. Be sure to treat the furniture as well with a bedbug trap or diatomaceous earth.
@bellesliva97592 жыл бұрын
Buy or borrow a steamer! There are several effective, yet inexpensive models out there and it’s a great way to clean and disinfect!
@juanmacias59222 жыл бұрын
Rachel needs her own channel! This was so wholesome.
@kings981242 жыл бұрын
She has but her videos involves skits and some very old school YT stuff. She recently made another channel which has no content yet.
@juanmacias59222 жыл бұрын
@@kings98124 ooooh no, hopefully she’ll start a vlog. 😁
@g0d5m15t4k32 жыл бұрын
I live for this type of person. I finally started making enough money that I can just GIVE my old furniture away to friends in need. Just before this, I would have "pay what you can" online yard sales. I'd take pics and offer them to my friends. The only catch being that I wouldn't deliver items. Rather than me having to try to haggle over selling it. The time and stress of haggling isn't worth it for me.
@red_velvetcake17592 жыл бұрын
That's a great tip!
@potocatepetl2 жыл бұрын
This was exciting! I really like the big chair. The purple plant loves sun, so put it next to a window and it will grow like crazy and keep being purple. Without sun it will get green and stop growing.
@guaspr2 жыл бұрын
I love my local Buy Nothing page, got a whole harp for free! Thanks for the inspo, loved how you furnished. Especially in awe of that side table.
@ovrjoyd4u22 жыл бұрын
I might suggest purchasing some legs and raising up the book case. You can spray them in brass/gold. It would elevate that piece even more. You did a great job.
@helenatkinson4730 Жыл бұрын
Your living room looks really nice. I'm not sure what the time frame was for you furnishing the room but you can save even more money when not in a hurry. Also, I have to give a big thank you to you for reminding me about the Buy Nothing Project! I tried to join one a few years ago but there wasn't one in my area. I have since moved and, because of your video, I checked again and there is a group in my new neighborhood!!
@DraciaNightcat2 жыл бұрын
I considered doing secondhand furniture when I moved out on my own, but I didn't want to risk bed bugs. I love the idea of furnishing a room for $500 but I'm not sure it's worth the risk lol.
@dawnriddler Жыл бұрын
There are a bunch of companies that do deep cleaning, and it costs around $30.
@minilea1449 ай бұрын
@@dawnriddlerbed bugs are very stubborn. Even deep cleaning may not get them. And they multiply FAST. Just look at France and the crap they're doing to try to get rid of them.
@syedalmas972 жыл бұрын
Would love to see more room transformations? Maybe the dining room next?
@momistaken2 жыл бұрын
You did an awesome job! I am also a thrifter, and moved 3 months ago, into a larger space. I’m happy to report that I only have 3 pieces that were new, a few years back; and anything that I needed for the new floor plan was thrifted! I agree that there are great values out there, but I didn’t know about some of the websites you used. Thanks for the honest presentation, you rock!
@tropezando Жыл бұрын
You can also get free paint and cleaning supplies from recycling centers! Look there next time you have a project, could save yourself a ton of money on paint. Some of them even have lawn chemicals.
@cisburns.fabideas614 Жыл бұрын
Girl I am NYC, you can get anything Wherever you are. Thrift store, consignment, creativity it's all it takes. No complaining allowed
@Jeca62802 жыл бұрын
I love this. If I was moving and needed furniture I’d do the same. Not gonna lie… I wouldn’t have paid anything and especially not that much on decorative pillows. 🙈 We have a lot of those “free your stuff” groups here in Germany where people give away their things for free. I also do that a lot… I almost never sell things after I decluttered them. I am giving most of the items away to whoever needs them.
@PrincessCakemon2 жыл бұрын
this was nice to watch and gives great ideas how to think outside the box and make the most out of a budget. I liked your repainted furniture the most! I understand that people are worried about bed bugs, but for example where I live they are totally uncommon. Still I would opt for removeable and washable covers.
@darlenepurcell2 жыл бұрын
You did great! Wonderful finds on a small budget! Good quality furniture too! I just bought my elderly mom a 55'" ROKU TV last month on sale for $400. It's an awesome TV with free programming as long as you have WiFi to connect to it. The only thing that I personally would add to that room is a mirror behind the TV to open the space even further and a large painting or even a tapestry behind the sofa for a pop of color.
@bluelilly222222 жыл бұрын
One's trash one's treasure....you did amazing work 👌👍❤
@lavernepuller30802 жыл бұрын
Good job, love the transformed side table! I think that the bookcase would look better if you put legs on it. Lowes, Home Depot, or online will have lots of choices. Hopefully, you took the covers off of the cushions, and sprayed them, and the sofa and chair with a disinfectant. I know that you wanted to do everything secondhand, so please clean those throw pillows before you lay your face on them. What area are you going to tackle next. I'll certainly be watching for the video.
@karlataylor70032 жыл бұрын
I have always loved the idea of saving money and the landfill. But recently, a couple of friends had some bad luck getting "BEDBUGS'" from some used furniture!! After that we learned a resurgent in these critters.
@cathidebernardi65972 жыл бұрын
A super easy way to fluff up used pillows/cushions is a big bag of batting from Walmart. You can use it to fill in the flat spots on a major budget! It’s easy and works amazing!
@3996cb Жыл бұрын
You guys deserve this soo much! Not only are you an amazing artist but you are entertaining and lovely. Plus you and husband Dave are a great team, and do what you love, THIS is true couple goals!
@rosemarmalade24442 жыл бұрын
"Unless you have a truck or a friend who lets you borrow theirs" Me, every time I need to move furniture: //CRAMMING THINGS INTO MY FORD FOCUS AND DRIVING WITH THE TRUNK OPEN
@pranjalibhagwat20552 жыл бұрын
Congrats on your new place Rachel! You're the best!
@numberoneappgames2 жыл бұрын
A steam cleaner, vacuum, and a little compressed air, and you got cleaned furniture. Also, an alan key for that table would definitely help.
@st.yvonne48512 жыл бұрын
you know ur growing up when stuff like this excites u.
@jasminegore12392 жыл бұрын
Brilliant ...I've decorated my place from charity shops and reclaim and Rachel has done wonders ...it's so much fun .
@RottenlyMoodyChild2 жыл бұрын
"A chair I got from Merle" - Priceless!
@seitanbeatsyourmeat6662 жыл бұрын
You can forage for plants, even in the city… I walk my dog and will pick up creeping ivy, ferns, etc. They transfer and grow well. Pots for plants can be almost anything, just make sure the bottom has a drainages hole
@bitchtoastx17932 жыл бұрын
I furnished my entire 2 BR home via mainly FB market place, some thrift shopping. Saved me so much money and wow doing DIYs on older furniture was so fun!!!
@ThrivingNotDying2 жыл бұрын
This inspires me! I will be moving soon and the thought of furnishing a place on my own is intimidating.
@belled47782 жыл бұрын
How much did you clean/sanitize the stuff??? 🤔🤔🤔
@podersa2412 жыл бұрын
My favorite is the green end table and bookcase. FYI you should bless everything in your home because you do not know the persons energy prior to your purchase. Just remove any negative energy.
@gloriastroedecke27176 ай бұрын
I love how the color palette was very harmonious though the items came from various locations. Everything ended up looking like the pieces had always been together.
@aneshalefebre61382 жыл бұрын
YES! This what i do for my own apartment. Plus your local Fb market has great stuff as well. Love to repaint stuff and make everything have it's own personality. Very affordable way to go.
@alainadacosta12222 жыл бұрын
Wow this turned out so good!! I was worried about the couches being slightly different colors but it looks great. My current apt came furnished but I'll definitely come back to this video for inspo in the future
@annamaxflair2 жыл бұрын
awesome video, if you decide you'd like to make cubes to fit some of the bookcase spaces down the road & if you sew, you can use foamcore boards, pillowcases to create your own & they'll be sturdier than $1 shop ones + give yourself whatever unique style suits you, looking forward to seeing other videos
@lmsteller97369 ай бұрын
EXCELLENT JOB! Looks warm, inviting and so comfy cozy. Thank you for breaking the myth that you must consume brand new!!! Enjoy your beautiful home. ♥️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@dbguat.12132 жыл бұрын
Your house is AMAZING! (A little side note...you can cruise through affluent neighborhoods on trash day and find treasures they place on the curb for the garbage truck! My neighbor got 2 brand new full-sized bedroom suites that were curbed when her kids went to college.) I always ask the householders before l load up, just to make sure they are actually throwing things away and l make it a point to never leave a big mess. You found some great bargains. My favorites are the TV, the TV stand and the chair and sofa. Well, actually, my favorites were🤔 EVERYTHING!
@heatherinparis2 жыл бұрын
Hi Rachel...your living room set up turned out looking beautiful
@desireer69157 ай бұрын
You did a PHENOMENAL JOB!!! Ahhh!! I'm so excited to decorate my OWN apartment now!! 😄❤🥰 I didn't know it was possible to decorate and furnish a room and make it actually LOOK GREAT at such a low cost! ❤❤❤ Truly thank you so much for sharing this!
@soccermommyNPC2 жыл бұрын
Secondhand is often actually better quality nowadays compared to new material furniture. I had to get new furniture by myself for my 3 sons and I a few years ago. I bought new stuff because I figured it would last longer. The bed frames I got us for around 300 on Amazon broke apart within less than a year. I only buy new things now if they are large appliances. Another thing I do is check the “mis-mixed” paint section every time I go to the hardware store. Sometimes you can get the highest quality, $85 gallons of paint for as little as $10. If you’re just doing an accent wall or small room, it’s a fun way to make a huge change on a budget. Occasionally you can find gorgeous designer colors.
@momof2momof22 жыл бұрын
That's easy. I did it for years. It's amazing what people get rid of. In my last home our neighbors put out, for free, two big oak lighted corner china cabinets, just what I was looking for, but didn't want to pay $3,000 for. I furnished that home for very, very little money. Much came either free or from the thrift store. Put the word out and people will just give you things .