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Is your home just crying for a makeover? Whether you're looking to do a total redecorating job, need help merging your styles, or just want to give a room a little pick-me-up, you're in the right place with our expert decorating advice. Choosing your decor style can be tricky territory for newlyweds, especially if you've never lived together and your home styles aren't entirely in sync. But even if you've been sharing your space for a while, choosing your decor style means incorporating both of your needs. So where to begin? If you're starting from scratch or looking to redecorate, you need to think big. Luckily, we've got expert decorating advice on key rooms, from 5 tips for a luxurious living room to 6 secrets for a sexy bedroom. Have a question about more specific home styles? You'll find stylish solutions to all your questions, from best bedding options to doing over your bathroom. Or do you just want ideas for easy (and inexpensive!) decor fixes? Spice up your living space with our tips on budget bedroom makeovers, easy decor tricks, and displaying photos and art. We've also tracked down fabulous decor finds to suit all different home styles, including shabby-chic favorites, decor picks on a budget, and colorful kitchen accents. And check out style how-tos on everything from dressing up your mantel and arranging your coffee table with flair to creating beautiful blooming arrangements and using feng shui. With our expert decorating advice, choosing your decor style is simple.

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How to Choose Succulent Plants for Your Garden

Fleshy plants make a great addition to any garden. Here’s what to look for.

Succulent plants -- or plants that retain water in their leaves and thrive in dry climates -- can bring an element of exotic flair to your garden. When you’re picking out succulents, look for plants with all different sorts of leaves and textures.

Maybe you want some aloe vera with pointy spears alongside jade -- which is more tree-like -- with sedums creeping all along the ground. Some succulents have millions of tiny little leaves while others have big fleshy leaves the size of your fist. The point of a succulent garden is more about form and texture than bright splashy colors, so really think about your plants sculpturally in combination with each other.

Nestpert: Thomas McClain is a Minnesota landscape designer and owner of GrowWithDesign.com.

-- The Nest Editors

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