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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 Personalize Your Bedroom

So...your newly decorated bedroom looks a bit cookie cutter? Here's how to fix that fast.

Photo: Ellen Silverman

Personalize: Turn your own photos into art. It's easy -- just upload your favorite photo and have it reprinted poster-size (maybe even on canvas). There are a number of online print giants that can do a great job for a lot less than you'd think. Add a simple frame…and voila.

Mix it up: Toss something old and slightly imperfect into the mix. Whether it’s a blanket passed down from your grandmother or a dresser your parents had when they first moved in together, a one-of-a-kind piece will make the space feel more like home.

Stop being so serious: Include something whimsical. You and your guy should each pick one not-so-traditional object d’art, a la Jonathan Adler ceramics.

Get sentimental: Display a few keepsakes. No, maybe not the blue ribbon you won in your third-grade science fair. We’re talking ticket stubs from your favorite concerts or postcards from your travels -- something that speaks to the cool life you lead now.

-- The Nest Editors

May 04, 2010

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