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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 Structure a Garden

The secret to a beautiful garden is form. Read on and find out how to pick the best spot for your buds.

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Perennial flowers bloom for only a month or so, but the plants stick around all year. So, when you’re picking out a flowering plant, think about how it complements your garden in its entirety -- don’t get too distracted by the beautiful blooms. Just because a flower is pretty, doesn’t mean it’ll work in your space.

Look at the size of the plant to see how it fits in with the rest of your garden, and look at the texture and foliage to see what kind of aesthetic appeal it would bring to your yard. Even when a plant isn’t in bloom, its leaves can be incredibly captivating and a great frame for other blooming flowers.

Nestpert: Thomas McClain is a Minnesota landscape designer and owner of GrowWithDesign.com.

-- The Nest Editors

May 12, 2010

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