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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 Nail Contemporary

What exactly is contemporary anyway? Decorate your home with this popular style by following these easy steps.

Contemporary design style is all about playing with texture and lines. Leather is also big, but not in a matchy-matchy way. High-gloss paint is also a sure sign of contemporary interior, but not semigloss -- high-gloss.

Look for key sculptural pieces to add drama to your room; this is where less is really more. Invest in a few grown-up items that you'll keep a long time, and then decorate the rest with fun, cheap, trendy items like funky modern chairs in a red lacquer or with boldly patterned pillows.

Find out how to decorate an open plan room.

Nestpert: Jennifer Bertrand, season three Design Star winner.

-- Paula Kashtan

Oct 21, 2010