Home Office Makeover (Part 2) - Secondhand Furniture Only

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Home Office Makeover (Part 2) - Secondhand Furniture Only

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Join me in the is series where I work towards creating a midcentury transitional office that my husband and I both share. I have been curating the furniture pieces mostly secondhand and taking you along as I try and iterate. Today we go over layout updates, finally get to styling, and do some detail work like cable management.
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Paint Color: 6180 Oakmoss by Sherwin Williams
Desk Cable Management Tray - amzn.to/3S01GLJ
Picture Hanging Kit - amzn.to/3PYLQ0Z
18-Outlet + usb Power Strip - amzn.to/48Racmb
Faux Leather Desk Pad Protector - amzn.to/3FjvtYc
AD at 100 Book - amzn.to/3rJHH9b
Simply Spaced Book - amzn.to/3PQnKFR
Target Curtain Rods by Project62 (I bought the black ones) - www.target.com...
Pottery Barn Emery Linen Drapes (Ivory) - www.potterybar...
Pottery Barn Dupioni Silk Curtain (Ivory) - www.potterybar...
About Melba Makes
This channel focuses on a buy “used” first approach to all things that go into making a home. Buying used as a lifestyle has allowed me to get a better value, save, and reduce waste. I create a variety of videos from interior design to following our home renovation journey. Come along for some fun thrifting for treasures, restoring pieces, decorating, and room makeovers. Also join us as we renovate our mid century California ranch house.

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@MelbaMakes 10 ай бұрын

This was so fun to work on with you all! 🤗 I hope you enjoyed this series that I may continue after some time reflecting on the latest changes. Which outer curtain panels did you prefer (silk or cotton/linen blend)?

@merylkleiman3930 10 ай бұрын

Love what you do and love seeing the thought processes that go into the experimentation and eventual set rooms (or the temporarily set rooms). It's thrilling to watch. I'm learning from you, Melba! Thank you!

@MelbaMakes 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words Meryl 🥹❤️❤️ I also appreciate the feedback on what you’ve enjoyed seeing on the channel 🙏🏽

@3TXSisters 10 ай бұрын

Beautifully designed! I have to smile as I see you change things until it seems right. I do the same. It's important that the scale and spacing feel right to me. I think the linen drapes look wonderful. Don't get me wrong, silk is my love language, but the linen feels good in the space. It's been a long time since I've gone on the hunt for pieces for our home. I appreciate going with you on your trips. Thank you so much for your peaceful videos. Take care, Linda 🦋

@MelbaMakes 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Linda! 😊❤️ Also thank you for your input on the drapes! I am leaning in the cotton/linen drape direction as well (and it seems like we both really like silk haha). I’m so happy to hear that you enjoy thrifting with Suki and I!Have a great week Linda 💕

@3TXSisters 10 ай бұрын

@@MelbaMakes 🦋

@cltinturkey 10 ай бұрын

What a transformation! Congratulations! Regarding paint color, I keep leaning towards a much lighter color than the options on the board. The room is fairly dark and with drapes and short windows there's little opportunity for sunlight or brightness. I keep envisioning the room with light walls for a feeling of openness and airiness. My preference matters none at all. Living with it for a while is smart, and I'm 100% sure you'll find the perfect solution that works for you.

@MelbaMakes 9 ай бұрын

I enjoyed the moody color-drenched green but now I am up for a complete change in the opposite direction with a much lighter color like how you suggest (I didn’t have a paint swatch for that one to put on the board)! Thank you for coming along and for sharing your ideas, I appreciate them! ❤️🤗

@cltinturkey 9 ай бұрын

@@MelbaMakes I watched this video again last week and remain awed that you have such an eye for what suits you. You're careful and deliberate in your choices and trade up or out, as more perfect items become available. I'm not sure how I found your channel--I think it was the video on how to clean and renew used couches. I'm so glad I found you and wish you an epic and creative run on KZfaq!

@MelbaMakes 9 ай бұрын

@@cltinturkey thank you for these kind words and your support, it means more than you know! 🥹❤️🙏🏽

@susanvelez6534 10 ай бұрын

Love the black desk protector I feel the curtains shut will make those tiny windows and the chairs in front look great

@MelbaMakes 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Susan! We’ve also been enjoying the added benefit of the desk protector too. Good to see you and hope you are having a great week! 🤗

@susanvelez6534 10 ай бұрын

@@MelbaMakes awe your so sweet Melba thank you. I hope your having a great week too I’m loving your videos 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️🙋🏻‍♀️

@kimhaas7586 10 ай бұрын

Nice! You have a knack for design.

@MelbaMakes 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Kim and thank YOU for your suggestion in part 1 to move that console! We are enjoying how that looks! This was so fun to work on with you all and I always appreciate your encouraging comments🙏🏽🙏🏽😊

@TheSmerickson 5 ай бұрын

well, I think this project is all done--but here is my suggestions. I would separate the two chairs and put them on each side of the room. I think each of you would enjoy soft seating for a phone call, or to read, or to relax for a bit. and I think the table will look less orange as you add accessories.

@annasandoval4837 10 ай бұрын

It looks beautiful! I think the 2 small art prints would look great next to the big one! ❤

@MelbaMakes 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Anna! 🤗💕

@BronsteinEmily 10 ай бұрын

This may seem weird but I liked your pothos pot when it was in the bowl. I thought that was to catch water and it looked cool. Didn't realize until later that it wasn't meant to stay that way. Everything is looking very nice.

@MelbaMakes 10 ай бұрын

I was using it to catch water lol I’m trying the pothos with that tray or a different tray with a little more depth (I wanted the bowl back to use for succulents). It’s cool to hear that you liked plant pot inside the bowl!

@susanmulvey6311 10 ай бұрын

I love what you’ve done with the office! Also love seeing your doggie and cat!! (Just a suggestion. I go to our library in the “buy old books room” for coffee table boxes. Really cheap. I take off the outside jacket of the books, to see what the real book color is, and chose the book from that to use for decor.) 🙋🏼‍♀️

@MelbaMakes 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Susan ❤️ and thank you for the tip to find coffee table books at the library, I will give that a try! 🙏🏽 I’m also happy to hear you enjoyed seeing Suki and Ollie 🐕 🐈‍⬛ 🐾

@michellepereira2328 10 ай бұрын

You really warmed up the space with the wooden table. Everything looks great. It’s funny that I never thought of lowering the hem on a pair of curtains that I have until you mentioned it and that’s exactly what I’m going to do.

@MelbaMakes 9 ай бұрын

I lowered the hem on accident 😂 I thought the person I bought them from shortened the hem but after I saw this panel at Pottery Barn I’m pretty sure it was just a really long hem to begin with which worked out for me and I’m glad it may work out for you too! 🙌🏽 thank you for your kind words and for coming along for this one Michelle! ❤

@pattietorres6891 10 ай бұрын

I love it! A very nice home office to work, create in or just relax with a good book. I really enjoy your videos. 😊

@MelbaMakes 10 ай бұрын

Aww thank you Pattie! ❤️❤️

@cerwelt 9 ай бұрын

Lovely turnout. The green is so inviting.

@jjdicarloutube 10 ай бұрын

I loved that you took into consideration Daniel’s design aesthetic too! So considerate. I really like when you put things all in place and then show us your process of adding, taking away and repositioning. Makes me feel better about sometimes taking steps back from some stuff that I do! The room really came together! And I loved seeing Suki and Ollie! Suki was so polite on the lead❤ What a good girl.

@MelbaMakes 10 ай бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed seeing Suki and Ollie! 🐶🐱Suki even got a treat at Pottery Barn this time! I think Daniel will enjoy having his cookbooks more accessible 👨🏻‍🍳 thank you for sharing that you like to see that I move things around, its helpful to hear! Happy decorating to you ☺️💕

@cltinturkey 10 ай бұрын

The woman's head painting or print on your side really shines on its own. The details come out crisp and it's such a great piece.

@MelbaMakes 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’m happy to hear you like it too! 💕🤗

@MDWJS 10 ай бұрын

Hi Melba, waiting for this today. Lovely as usual.

@MelbaMakes 10 ай бұрын

🥹 thank you for coming along with us! ❤❤

@janicegardner5027 9 ай бұрын

I love everything! It looks amazing. I like the lighter weight curtains - agree that it looks better without the secretary desk and without the 2 small pictures. There is something about the rattan hanging lamp that just feels off to me - a little too sixties and seventies. I think you could get a similar but classier option to either have a smoky glass hanging round orb pendant lamp or one or two glass orb or similar type lamps on your console.

@MelbaMakes 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Janice! I am a fan of smoky glass and think a pendant like that would look great! 🤗

@jennc0945 7 ай бұрын

Great job! Very peaceful and inspiring.

@snjezanasnjezana8332 9 ай бұрын

This room looks so beautiful. Love it. Everything is so nice put together. The only thing that I would change is to paint the ceiling white. I believe that will bright up the room and open much more. Overall, great job👌❤️

@MelbaMakes 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤️❤️😊

@kimberlyvillanueva5817 9 ай бұрын

Love the chairs.

@annw1395 10 ай бұрын

It's fun to watch the process. Personally, i would paint a light color; this color feels claustrophobic to me. And I would clear some of the surfaces for workspace. Where is the printer? That c onsole is nice.

@MelbaMakes 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Ann! I’m excited to test out some new paint color options in the future and share with you all! The printer is hidden away in the built-in closet! 😀

@maryharper9321 8 ай бұрын

I enjoy the results and the time and care you take

@leslie8423 10 ай бұрын

Love your taste/style!

@MelbaMakes 10 ай бұрын

❤️❤️🙏🏽 thank you Leslie!

@Alexandra-ns5te 8 ай бұрын

You never miss! 😍

@Embry639 10 ай бұрын

What about putting a smoky shade of glass on the top of the desk? It would probably be expensive, but you're pretty creative.

@MelbaMakes 10 ай бұрын

Ooo I could see that looking pretty! Now I have to go grab my smoky glass flower vase and put it on the desk with fresh flowers to get a preview of what that could look like 😃 thank you for sharing! 😊

@bluemoonbarn 10 ай бұрын

Can't wait to see this space when it's complete. Your vision and talent inspire!

@MelbaMakes 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words and for coming along for this series! 🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️🤗

@evanflood7038 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful!!!

@susanvelez6534 10 ай бұрын

Love the other curtains not the silk it’s too dressy but they are beautiful

@MelbaMakes 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the input here Susan! I agree with you and also leaning towards going with the other set of panels 🤗

@susanvelez6534 10 ай бұрын

@@MelbaMakes your welcome darling 🤗🤗

@heathersmith8549 10 ай бұрын

Looks great

@MelbaMakes 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Heather! 😊🙏🏽

@karenwhite8680 10 ай бұрын

Hi Mel🌷beautifully Done🧡🍁🍂

@MelbaMakes 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Karen! 🤗💕

@thecatandrabbit6988 9 ай бұрын

Looks great!

@user-ww9so8pe6n 10 ай бұрын

Love all😊

@MelbaMakes 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! ❤️🙏🏽

@RitaVernoy 10 ай бұрын

Fun!😊

@MelbaMakes 10 ай бұрын

🤗✨

@jyotichristo7720 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful office! You did an amazing job! Always inspired by your videos. What color did you paint the office walls? It’s a perfect green ❤

@MelbaMakes 9 ай бұрын

Aww thank you for your kind words, thank you for coming along for this series! 🥹🙏🏽 I will get back to you with the paint name!

@judyshort38 6 ай бұрын

Had a problem with the sound on both of these videos. Very low and I checked and my sound was set at the highest level and wasn't having a problem with other youtube videos.

@es4666 5 ай бұрын

You need wider curtain rods

@patriniacopeland6891 9 ай бұрын

Please, where did you get those pants. They are so my style!!! The office looks amazing. You have a great eye for decorating any space.

@MelbaMakes 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Patrina! 💕 Which pants? I am going to guess you mean the brown/cream houndstooth ones? I got those secondhand and I see the brand for those is “Tela”

@patriniacopeland6891 9 ай бұрын

@@MelbaMakes They're the ones. Thank you!

@MelbaMakes 9 ай бұрын

Thank your for your very encouraging comment and thanks for watching 🥹🙏🏽 the pants are super comfortable, I hope you find them or something similar. I randomly found these on eBay in case that helps!