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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 Fake a Bathroom Renovation

No time or money for a total bathroom redo? Here's how to make your powder room prettier in a snap.

So your current bathroom isn’t cutting it, but you just don’t have the time or money for an entire overhaul? Take these easy steps to make it look better for mere pennies.

  • Replace your boring old shower curtain with something a little more bright and colorful.
  • Paint or wallpaper with a warm color (even pink!). Pick a shade that will flatter your skin -- the color will reflect in the mirror as you get ready in the morning. So it’s worth considering.
  • Buy an inexpensive sisal or grass weave rug, and cut it to fit your floor in one piece. Depending on how much of a slob your spouse (okay, or you) is, replace it every 12 months or so.

Nestpert: Kevin Lichten, AIA is a founder and principal of LichtenCraig.com, a New York architecture and design firm.

-- The Nest Editors

May 11, 2010

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