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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 Dress Up Your Radiator Space

Robert and Cortney Novogratz from Sixx Design (and Bravo's 9 By Design) take this nook from rehab to fab.

The Challenge: Help! I can't stand my clunky radiator taking up all this space and blocking the heat. --Crickett088

The Solution: "Everyone knows it's a radiator; don't try to hide it, embrace it!" says Cortney. First, remove the window seat and wood casing around the radiator to open up the space and make the room feel larger.

Paint: Paint over the entire wall and the exposed radiator to unify the space. A fun and unexpected color really brightens the room -- especially for this nook that gets light only in the late afternoon.

Curtains: Dress the window in a soft black-and-white-striped fabric panel for a modern look. The bold stripes will pull your eye up and away from the radiator and the pattern plays up the radiator's lines.

Lightin: Hang an elegant chandelier on the left side of the window. Not everything should be centered in the room -- items that are askew or asymmetrical create a more dynamic space.

Read on for more DIY tricks from The Nest.

-- Sarah Newell

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