The Nest Magazine 2011

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makeover magic Paint it, swap it out or toss it. Try these fail-proof tips from the pros and reinvent your home’s décor. By Sarah Newell

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fill the space

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Make a narrow A cheap trick room appear for above a couch: wider with a long, Add a grid of clean, sleek shelf that white frames doubles as a displaying blackmantel. Style it by and-white photos, grouping objects says Sherry from by color for a YoungHouseLove.com. cohesive collection.

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3 update it

Colorful accent pillows revamp a sofa without forcing you to spend a fortune, says interior designer Vanessa DeLeon. Or simply paint the wall behind the sofa to add a focal point.

4 add a rug

A large sisal rug will ground a space. Want glam? Top it with a fur rug, says celebrity interior designer Michelle Workman. (Psst...she’s J.Lo’s decorator!)


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