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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 Mid-Century Modern

Clean lines, bold colors, and the use of modern industrial materials are the keys to getting this look just right.

Photo: Ellen Silverman

Get the perfect mid-century modern look by mixing and matching brightly upholstered furniture with anything from concrete to chrome. Here's how to do it:

  • Use the hallmark materials of the era -- wood veneers, concrete floors, molded plastic, and plywood chairs. Leather furniture and glass and chrome tables will help you add a bit of polish. And yes, using them all together will look great.
  • Incorporate interesting colors like fuchsia, orange, or lime green...but remember, it doesn’t have to be in huge doses. Consider adding one bright orange chair to an otherwise subdued room.
  • Treat functional items like clocks and cutlery as art -- give these everyday items the same attention you’d give larger furnishings. When it comes to mid-century, the little touches make all the difference.
  • If you’re really looking to renovate, think patio doors and picture windows covered by minimal Roman shades that are easy to roll up. Vast expanses of glass are a big part of this style.
  • Think spherical. The hanging globe -- whether an actual light or simply a suspended sphere -- was huge in this era.

Nestpert: Minnesota designer Jay Nuhring, author of the blog "Loving What You Have".

-- The Nest Editors

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