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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 Modern Bathroom

Just like in the rest of your home, a modern bathroom is sometimes synonymous with minimal and clean lines. Here’s how to get that simple, but fresh look:

- If you’re going to really splurge somewhere, put your money into an updated vanity like a freestanding sink with an attached glass counter. (Picture the bowl actually sitting on top of the counter.)

- Open shelving underneath your vanity will look modern but, yes, that does mean you’ll have to keep things pretty neat.

- Natural accents, used correctly, can give the right contrast to the clean, white lines of a modern bathroom. Think: Pebbles in the bottom of your sink or grass growing in a simple box.

- In terms of color, keep it -- what’s that catch phrase again? -- minimal, with a few bold accents, either with accessories or maybe one painted wall.

- If you don’t go the natural route, try industrial hardware accents.

- Stainless steel style is also very modern -- try using this material for sink legs and accessories.

Nestpert: Minnesota designer Jay Nuhring writes at reseedesign.blogspot.com

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