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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 Organize Your Guest Bathroom

How to make your guest bathroom more inviting.

It's all about making your guests feel welcome. Add a storage area where you can keep folded towels and washcloths in plain view. Put a pretty hook or two on the bathroom door to hang wet towels or bathrobe. If you have a small two-square-foot space, consider adding a cool chair or small table. Furniture will enlarge the feel of the room (seriously!).

Also add a linen-lined wicker basket beside the toilet filled with rolls of toilet paper. Keep the vanity and sink area as clean and empty as possible. Consider a pump hand soap instead of small designer soaps that get messy. Just before your guests arrive, light a scented candle (leave the matches!) and a fresh flower in a bud vase so the room feels like an instant escape.

-- The Nest Editors

May 21, 2010

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