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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 Create Alternate Room Layouts

Bored with what’s going on in your bedroom/living room/dining room/whatever room? Invite a few friends (and their fresh pairs of eyes) over. Sometimes, all it takes is someone else taking a look at the same things you’ve been staring at for the last million months to get a spark of inspiration. Then, roll up your sleeves and just start moving stuff around.

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Start by flip-flopping sides and moving furniture to face opposite directions. Try centering your space around a fireplace in the cooler months and the windows in the warmer months. Don’t be afraid to “float” furniture -- not everything should be pushed against the wall. Think outside the box -- just because something generally stays on the ground doesn’t mean you can’t mount it. (Sometimes, a glass of wine first can help. Seriously!)

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