How I Furnished Our Entire Bedroom Secondhand Only (Except Mattress)

[@annw1395]

Keep the blue wall! It's gorgeous, and highlights the lines of the headboard. If you paint it light, you won't notice the headboard, and I think the room might look blah. You've got such a good design sense.

[@reneefooks9206]

The bedroom is beautiful and very serene, all the pieces blend so well together! Your dog is adorable too!

[@MelbaMakes]

Thank you Renee! 😊🙏🏽💕

[@nicoladurrant8163]

I love your bed! Thank you for sharing your journey and the trial and error approach. Not being afraid of getting it wrong makes room for happy surprises, a very good lesson. I think the whole space works really well together Melba ❤

[@MelbaMakes]

Great to see you today Nicola! 🤗 thank you for saying that, I definitely want to share that I’ve gotten so much value from trial and error. Hope you have a happy Sunday and that you are doing well! 💕

[@neggyforever]

Can lights installed at the edge of the room floods the room with light without shining on your eyes, even when you are lying in bed. I've always loved the look of those... Love your bed and those dressers. *swoon*

[@MelbaMakes]

Hi fellow Melba and thanks! 🤗 that is so good to know about the can lights! I was worried they could be hard on the eyes when laying in bed!

[@drvinipereira]

Your videos are amazing and really have inspired me to change a few things in my room.

[@MelbaMakes]

Thank you for sharing that! 😊

[@arosemorose]

AHHHH Suki did such a good job!! Shes amazing, what a good girl

[@MelbaMakes]

Suki wanted me to tell you that she says thank you very much!! She said she hopes to get many treats for her efforts 😂🐶🦴

[@annasandoval4837]

Melba- you did a wonderful job. You have a great eye for furniture and design. Only buy what you love. I think decorating your home is a work in progress. As you find art, furniture and accessories you love you can switch them out. I think that’s what I love about decorating my home, Im always looking for beautiful treasures. ❤

[@MelbaMakes]

Thank you Anna 💕 I 100% agree with you on it being a work in progress, cheers to us all finding those special treasures that bring us joy! 🤗

[@shariburns6263]

Good doggy. I also believe in inherited furniture and buying second hand. There is always good quality furniture left on the last day of estate sales.

[@MelbaMakes]

Suki says thank you 🐶 I also have found some pieces I still have today on the last day of estate sales!

[@dwfaught]

You found some awesome piece and it looks great. It looks like you lean plain and elegant. I'd put up some lined linen curtains to cover the entire closet wall. It would add softness but also hide the clutter of the closet.

[@MelbaMakes]

Thanks David! That’s a great suggestion to experiment with 😊🙌🏽 a linen similar color to walls sounds very pretty!

[@gretchennesmith9538]

So far I love your house can't wait to see what else you do. I never see anything on Facebook market maybe I just don't have the patience, yeah that's it I don't have the patience lol.😄😄😄

[@MelbaMakes]

Thank you Gretchen! 💕

[@Embry639]

I like the chairs you already have in your bedroom. The headboard is perfect.

[@MelbaMakes]

Thank you Laura! 🙏🏽

[@sandrawinchester1138]

Absolutely stunning bedroom and your Dog as well. She is absolutely beautiful. Great job. I purchase second hand also but you are teaching the ins and outs of it all. Look forward to your videos!

[@MelbaMakes]

Thank you Sandra and I’m glad you are enjoying the channel, thank you for being a part of the community! 🤗💕

[@katbyrd9299]

You are a second hand rockstar !! And yes, LOVE the Waterford ! 🩷💚

[@MelbaMakes]

Hi Kat! 🤗 thank you and I’m glad you liked the Waterford piece!

[@lilianagarcia4378]

I love crystal too! I noticed the Waterford ring holder on your nightstand before you picked it up!

[@MelbaMakes]

Ah! I was so happy read this Liliana! It’s probably my most used Waterford piece 😊 hope you’ve been enjoying your pieces ✨

[@ninirossau2304]

I like my second hand furniture. they might have a few dings and scratches but so do I. furniture that has been preloved will probably last my use too. besides that it is the thrill of the hunt. the only new things I have are two clip-on lamps from IKEA. and a few pieces of furniture I made myself with recycled materials. looking forward to seeing you sort out your last problems.

[@MelbaMakes]

We are kindred spirits 💕 Amazing that you have built some of your own furniture too!

[@sonyabbuzz]

I just love the way you source secondhand Melba. You have a great eye. The bedroom is very nice...I still LOVE your end tables! here's an idea, you could create some "High/Low" videos showing a look with high-end prices and then low end thrifted dupes...that would be inspiring :)

[@MelbaMakes]

Thank you Sonya and thank you for the great recommendation for future videos! 💕😊

[@anblesduke6360]

So calming and sustainable 😀

[@MelbaMakes]

❤️😊

[@robertajones6427]

Your bedroom is beautiful! I got my bedroom furniture (bed, nightstand, and chest of drawers) at a garage sale for $45.00. It is made of solid Appalachian oak. I love the Waterford ring holder.

[@MelbaMakes]

Incredible find at $45!?👏🏽👏🏽 hope you are enjoying all your pieces! 😊

[@vazlet]

I love watching you. Your videos are full of wonderful ideas and your tone is so calming. Love your bedroom! I like the existing curtains and mirror, but I'm sure whatever you get next will look amazing. Oh and I love your doggie- so smart! -Lety from Chicago

[@MelbaMakes]

Hi Lety! 🤗 thank you! I also really like our curtain panels and just want to improve the rods so that the curtains close better in corner. I’ll share your kind comment with Suki 😊🐕 have a happy Sunday! 💕

[@lillianbarker4292]

I like bamboo shades but yours are more elegant

[@MelbaMakes]

I really like the look of bamboo shades layered with some drapes! 🤩

[@cltinturkey]

You have such a great eye, and you're educating us by explaining your thought processes. I'm so glad you hung the painting over your bed at a much lower level than the two small paintings. If in doubt, ALWAYS hang something lower than you think it should go. Imagine it at direct eye level when you're standing, or just a few inches (max 6-10) above the furniture while you're sitting. If you have a mix of both, there's always something interesting to look at and enjoy. When you find the right piece, you could replace that mirror with a real show stopper, or a magical grand mirror. All in all, you did a wonderful job!!! PS - I also used to hang paintings too high. Now that I have "seen the light" according to my dad, I appreciate the value of really being able to study a painting.

[@MelbaMakes]

Great tips from you and your dad! 😊 I am so excited to one day find that showstopper piece to go over the dresser, I will continue patiently searching🤗

[@MiddleEastMilli]

Thank you, Melba! Really enjoyed this video! So beautiful!

[@MelbaMakes]

I’m glad you enjoyed it, thanks for joining us! 💕😊

[@susanmulvey6311]

My favorite items in your bedroom are the bed frame, gorgeous! And the lamps scones, beautiful! I at first thought you had painted the bar cord, it matches perfect! Also, you blouse is pretty, definitely your color! 😍

[@MelbaMakes]

Thank you Susan, those are some of my favorites too! And thanks, my blouse is secondhand as well haha (brand is Madewell)! Good to see you and happy Sunday! 😊

[@beverlyarndt9986]

You are so joyful, and your decorating is beautiful.

[@MelbaMakes]

Thank you Beverly! 🙏🏽❤️🤗

[@julielozano1852]

Well done 👍🏻

[@MelbaMakes]

Thank you Julie! 🤗

[@ruckergeneration21]

Absolutely loved this video thank you so much for the inspo!!!

[@MelbaMakes]

Thank you and thanks for joining us today! 🤗💕

[@beatriz8611]

So beautiful! I am so inspired and I know the feeling of finding the perfect pieces

[@MelbaMakes]

It is a certain feeling to find the right piece! ❤️ good to see you Beatriz! 😊👋🏽

[@tamaraatkinson940]

Bravo. Thanks for sharing your process and point of view!

[@MelbaMakes]

Thank you for joining us Tamara! 🤗💕

[@champagnemommy]

I think it’s all gorgeous, including the color scheme. It looks like like an interior decorator put it all together. 😮😊

[@karisiemens4243]

I love your channel! I decorate my whole house second hand and it has been so great for my ever changing taste. I have bought and sold many pieces of furniture over the years and now it’s incredibly hard for me to buy new for anything in my home. So great to see others who feel the same! ❤

[@MelbaMakes]

100% agree! Hope you have found many great pieces!! 🤗

[@heidigresh2743]

I love the blue accent wall so much that I would paint the adjacent wall with the corner window the same color. 2 walls white and 2 walls blue.

[@MelbaMakes]

Thanks Heidi, glad to hear you like the blue wall!

[@dusty1754]

Your enthusiasm is contagious! Love your unique content. Kee up the good work.

[@MelbaMakes]

Thank you for the encouraging words and I’m happy that you are enjoying the channel! 💕🙏🏽 😊

[@MichS-ov5fp]

Really like your honesty about impulsive furniture buying. Your bedroom looks great now. The headboard and chairs are lovely as is the blue accent wall

[@ltuerk]

Merci, Melba!♥️

[@MelbaMakes]

Thank you for joining us today! 🤗

[@susanvelez6534]

Melba, I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to commend you on the fantastic work you've done throughout your home. Your attention to detail truly shines in every room. Loved this video. As you consider your options for the closet doors or curtains, I suggest exploring light off-white velvet curtains that can be easily opened and closed with a sliding rod. This approach not only adds a touch of elegance but also allows for flexibility in your space. Investing in canned lighting is a wise choice, as it can elevate the overall ambiance of your home. Additionally, I admire your commitment to finding second-hand furniture; it brings character and warmth that make a house feel like a home. Lastly, consider framing your TV and using free downloadable art to enhance your decor-it's a wonderful way to personalize your space without significant expense. Loving your decorating journey! Xoxo🙋🏻‍♀️❤️

[@bari2883]

Awww what a clever beautiful doggy.❤

[@MelbaMakes]

Thank you! ❤️🐾🐶

[@evag5041]

Love all your bedroom pieces, they go well together. Suki is so smart!

[@MelbaMakes]

Thank you Eva! Suki says she enjoys learning new things because we hang out together and she gets lots of treats! 🐶🦴

[@janetstevens1186]

What a gorgeous room! I have that Waterford ring holder too, love it ❤

[@MelbaMakes]

Hi Janet 🤗 woohoo, it’s such a useful and pretty little piece! 💕💎

[@ysach.891]

love your channel!! so inspiring!

[@katalins.murphy2825]

Awesome! I really enjoy your videos. I love that you thrift pieces but still go for that million dollar look. What's the name of the color on your walls?

[@MelbaMakes]

Thank you! 💕 I get back to you on the paint color, it was almost 5 years ago so may not be able to figure it out but will see if I have it noted somewhere!

[@filausopoako]

The bed end chairs looks perfect in the room

[@janiceheaden3820]

Love videos wish you made more 😢

[@MelbaMakes]

❤️

[@annw1395]

Looks like a magazine cover! You have such talent, and such an eye for design. I LOVE the blue wall. And the rug. And the headboard, sconces, and chairs. Don't paint your furniture; I think they look better in the wood tone. If you want a different look, I wonder if you can use a gel stain over the current finish? I think your floors look good, too, and i know floors only have so many sandings in them. I like how you explain your progression thru different pieces, and how you fine-tuned what you like in the space. I'd love to see any other projects you're working on. If you run out of areas your own house, do other people's places. You are so good!!!

[@MelbaMakes]

Thank you Ann and good to see you again! 🤗💕 I should have clarified in the video when I said “refinish the furniture” I meant to restain/re-seal it, I have no plan to paint it! I just want to remove some visible light water damage and surface scratches and maybe fine tune the color of the stain at some point after also doing the same to our floors (there are some pretty bad spots in the floor that I wish I would have shown!). Thanks again for joining us on this one and for the very encouraging words! 😊🙏🏽

[@cherylswindells3845]

Wow! Beautiful room 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼

[@MelbaMakes]

Thank you Cheryl! 💕🤗

[@holymags2495]

Looks so nice, love your style.

[@MelbaMakes]

Thank you and thanks for joining us today! 🙏🏽💕

[@lornasvideos1]

Great job! Reupholster the chairs instead of getting rid of them.Also look at ikeas ceiling rails for drapes

[@MelbaMakes]

Thanks! I’ve never reupholstered a chair, do you have a sense for what that might cost? I’m looking to into ikea ceiling rails! Have you used them before? Do you like them? So excited to improve that detail!

[@farasyahandmade7597]

You are my new favourite sub! What a lovely rokm!

[@MelbaMakes]

thank you for being a part of the community! 💕🙏🏽🤗

[@angiezaehringer8297]

New subscriber just found you. The first 2 videos I watched were the 7 day challenge part 1 & 2. I was so impressed with what you accomplished. I'm going to find more videos and watch them.😊

[@MelbaMakes]

Thank you Angie! I’m glad you enjoyed the challenge series and are checking out other videos on the channel! 🙏🏽❤️😊

[@dianepedersen8651]

Yes, I’d love to see how you do your seasonal clothes storage, organize your closet, and your solution for the closet doors.

[@MelbaMakes]

Thanks for that feedback Diane!! 🙌🏽

[@letitrejo9332]

Great job both with design and the video 👍

[@MelbaMakes]

Thank you so much Leti and good to see you again today! Have a great day!! 🤗

[@Krise343]

I keep wanting to see a vintage Pendleton wool blanket on the end of your bed. Beautiful room- you have a great eye!

[@MelbaMakes]

Thank you Kristen! That sounds lovely for the upcoming fall and winter!

[@hereweare9096]

Melba you have a wonderful eye for design. Love the wooden pieces/ great quality. They certainly do not look as if they need any work

[@rubyduck3]

I upcycle furniture and love the pieces you have found. Its worth it to refinish them back to their former glory. I also love your crystal pieces, I have some of my parents collection and add to it if I see the same pattern in thrift shops

[@YellowBug15]

Love it! Super timeless everything flows beautifully!

[@MelbaMakes]

Thank you! 🤗💕

[@mypeace101]

Just found your channel. I have been thrifting and buying second hand things for my house for years. In the process of redoing my living room. You have given me better ideas of how to find things. Love your channel!❤❤❤❤

[@MelbaMakes]

Im glad you are enjoying the channel! So fun, please do share your favorite finds with us as you work on your living room makeover! 😊

[@AmandaIsAwesome]

I love this approach to design!

[@tiffanyarmstrong6065]

Love your teak nightstands and dressers mixed with your upholstered headboard. Great rug and light sconces. You can purchase a corner curtain rod pivot connector piece, to make 2 curtain rods into 1. Thank you for sharing your adventures✨

[@MelbaMakes]

Thank you for the corner connector recommendation and thank you for your kind words Tiffany! 🤗

[@pennybowlds6689]

Really enjoy what you shared. Looks lovely. Love the simplicity❤

[@MilabeauxsPro-DemoTees]

You are so patient, waiting to find what you are looking for. I am impulsive. Though I do not have the budget to be LOL! Love your videos, as I am working with 90% second-hand furniture. I have more to get, but down here in Mississippi, we don't have the selection come up on marketplace and other lists that you seem to get in NY. Or maybe I just need to look more often. Thanks so much for your videos. I am learning a lot. PS: Love your dog! PPS: Keep blue wall, or go darker to a blue black or black for a bit of drama behind all of the neutral tones. I think that would look nice.

[@kathyorourke9273]

Good job!

[@MelbaMakes]

Thank you Kathy and good to see you again! Have a wonderful Sunday! 🤗💕

[@jaine2164]

it's beautiful.

[@MelbaMakes]

Thank you and thank you for joining Suki and I! 😊🙏🏽

[@irinesmith2574]

Thank you for sharing. I’ll be shopping my home but I will purchase one item only

[@MelbaMakes]

Thank you and happy decorating! 🤗

[@rhondagoldberg8419]

I just subscribed! You are very creative and interesting. I'm going to watch all your vlogs.

[@MelbaMakes]

Thank you Rhonda and I hope you like the other videos!

[@TMJGOD1]

You should invest in the pax wardrobes😊

[@MelbaMakes]

Thanks for the recommendation TJ! Definitely a consideration! Are there any specific configurations/accessories (like organization drawer inserts) you recommend with the PAX?

[@carolynsaunders7857]

Your furniture is gorgeous

[@MelbaMakes]

Thank you Carolyn! 🙏🏽❤️😊

[@lauriebriggs9705]

Your room is beautiful. You could tuck a cream, textured blanket over each of the chairs at the foot of your bed to tie into the bed frame color.

[@MelbaMakes]

Thanks Laurie and great idea! I had tried one I had but the color was off but you just gave me the idea to try a different little throw blanket I also have (I don’t know if you saw my estate sale video but I show it in that video and will give it a try). Thank you! 😊🙌🏽

[@lindacgrace2973]

Love your room and I agree, the swivel chairs in a lighter fabric would be a big improvement. Why don't you find a seamstress or an upholstery shop that can execute a slip cover? Slip covers are much cheaper than new upholstery. You can specify "performance" fabrics - which are indoor/outdoor fabrics that look and feel like linen and cotton but have incredible durability. When I worked as an interior designer, I sources upholstered pieces from estate sales all the time and got slipcovers for it all. The trick is to find a good upholstery shop. Best of luck, Melba - you're doing great!

[@MelbaMakes]

Hi Linda 🤗 thank you for the tips and encouraging words! Slip covers are definitely an option I’ve considered but will need to better understand what a budget for that looks like, do you have a sense of a range for how much that could cost? Im sure choosing the fabric is important too so that the dark fabric doesn’t peak through a lighter colored one so thanks for the recommendation on indoor/outdoor fabric, I assume that will be thick and will handle that concern

[@lindacgrace2973]

@@MelbaMakes Yes. Indoor/outdoor fabrics are a gift from on high! You can have the fabulous light tones you want, WITH kids and a dog. Even so, with light over dark, be sure to hold the swatch up to a light to see how tightly woven it is. I can't help you with the cost - it depends so much on where you live. New York City is a Mecca of upholsterers, but not exactly cheap. Then, it's always worthwhile to look up seamstresses who do bed linens and curtains. They have the heavy-duty sewing machines to get through thick fabric. I hate to give such a feeble answer - but whip out your computer and brush off your Google skills! You'll find somebody nearby, I'm sure.

[@MelbaMakes]

@@lindacgrace2973 this is great Linda!! Thank you, the insight into the fabric is helpful!

[@lindacgrace2973]

@@MelbaMakes You are welcome! ☺

[@jeannettelee2806]

Beautiful room.😊😊😊😊

[@MelbaMakes]

Thank you! 🤗

[@shariburns6263]

I think a curtain in a beautiful fabric that you love would be great for covering that whole closet.

[@MelbaMakes]

Definitely an option to consider! Thank you 😊

[@amyparsons1692]

Fellow youtuber Tina Le redid her bedroom awhile back with a corner window situation. Check that out it may help solve your drape dilemma.

[@MelbaMakes]

Thanks for the tip! 🙏🏽😊

[@lyndamorales559]

I love your bedroom and your style. I also furnish my home with thrifted goods. (I just found the Pottery Barn Manhattan leather chair and ottoman for $129!) Anyway, I appreciate your posts. and Suki is so smart and beautiful :)

[@MelbaMakes]

Congratulations on your awesome find Lynda!! 👏🏽 $129 for PB leather chair AND ottoman, wooh! 🙌🏽 thank you for the kind words and for being a part of the community! ❤️

[@MelbaMakes]

The pup in your photo is so cute!

[@margielopez9741]

Will you be adding doors to the closet? The room looks good.

[@MelbaMakes]

Thanks Margie and we are considering different closet options with doors. We have to look into different options from IKEA Pax wardrobe to different closet solutions out there to get some drawers in the closet too. If you or anyone has any suggestions I’d appreciate them!

[@susanvelez6534]

Suki is awesome !!!!!! Great job ! I love your bedroom too My partner had this place fully furnished . So I sold my giant pieces and have the rest in storage. I have taken over the kitchen lol and have added a woman’s touch. We need a new couch but where you live there are a lot of options. We live in the Forrest no one wants to deliver here 😢😢😢

[@MelbaMakes]

Thank you Susan! 🙏🏽 I’m sorry delivery is tough in your area 😔 it sounds like you have been making some nice changes to the kitchen (your Le Creuset finds!! 🤩)

[@susanvelez6534]

@@MelbaMakes oh I have been thrilled Melba all week 😂😂😂 that find made my month, year, rest of my life ! I keep looking on market place for a couch maybe one day I’ll score. I love your channel your doing a great job

[@leannmelloway3687]

You mentioned vase on dresser, going back and picking it up after challenge. Did I miss a challenge?

[@MelbaMakes]

Hi Leann, sorry that wasn’t clear! I meant after the “Challenge Video” - it’s the 4th and 5th video on the channel!

[@leannmelloway3687]

@@MelbaMakes you are a joy to watch and a real natural at this. 💕

[@MelbaMakes]

@@leannmelloway3687 thank you Leann 🥹 I’m glad you are enjoying the channel! I hope you have a great Sunday! 💕

[@maryjopalady4715]

It’s beautiful! And you didn’t spend a fortune on it.

[@katrinawilliamson8138]

What color is the blue accent wall in your bedroom?

[@angelicamaria6715]

I love your bed bedspread, can you tell me where did you get. Currently I have a white duvet but I want to have another to change during summer season. I found your channel this week and I loved it.❤ im a 75 yo new subscriber leaving in Miami 😊

[@MelbaMakes]

Welcome Angelica from Miami!! I found the duvet cover at Homegoods a while back so unfortunately I do not have a link I can share! I am also looking to buy a second spare, I can share what I end up going with in the future if that's helpful!

[@carol4604]

This is exactly what I’m trying to do but with a $100 budget 😂

[@BronsteinEmily]

👋

[@MelbaMakes]

Hi Nancy! 😊👋🏽

[@leeannekaden2600]

Go zuki 10:54

[@MelbaMakes]

❤️🐕

[@adriennewilliams-conover5473]

IKEA has a ceiling curtain road

[@MelbaMakes]

Yes! If you’ve personally used it would like to know how you like it / any tips! I still have to look into whether I can use it with the curtains I already have or if they only work with Ikea curtains and look into other details I haven’t looked into yet. Seems like a great option I’m excited to look into some more!

[@adriennewilliams-conover5473]

@@MelbaMakes I haven't used it yet, but will let you know.

[@alanbirkner1958]

I'm 73, between garage sales, rummage sales, and freebies, we've furnished our place. Example: a neighbor was heading to the dumpster with 2 lamps, my son rewired them. Tina, Al's wife

[@MelbaMakes]

Great score on those lamps Tina! 👏🏽

[@LalaliciousAllen20]

❤❤❤

[@MelbaMakes]

❤️

[@aliciaenikanoselu432]

👏🏾

[@karenwhite8680]

🌷🦋🌺

[@MelbaMakes]

Good to see you Karen! 😊👋🏽

[@wvover8079]

Painting your wood dressers and the other wood furnishing in your bedroom would be a big mistake... it is modern enough looking to not need to do anything to it... people always want to paint everything.... not everything needs a flip.... it adds hominess and warmth to your room..

[@MelbaMakes]

I should have clarified when I said I would refinish them - I meant with fresh stain/sealer, I never intend on painting those