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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 Place a Coffee Table

Coffee tables -- simple, no? Just set it down in front of the couch? Well, no. Here’s how to get it right.

There are a few things to consider before plopping a coffee table down between the sofa and the TV -- that is, if you want to actually like the way it looks.

First, get the height right -- a coffee table should be 16 to 20 inches high, depending on the style of your sofa. For a low-slung mid-century style couch, you should go with the lower number -- for an overstuffed contemporary version, the higher.
If the couch is the only seating, center the table on it. If the coffee table serves more furniture, make sure it's equidistant from everything.
For a room with sparse furniture, a rectangular table is ideal. If you have more furniture, go for a round table, it will make the space around it feel more open.
In general, round tables are easier to walk around while square tables are more modern.

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

-- The Nest Editors

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