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A Blah to Beautiful Living Room Makeover

Boring, boxy rooms with zero personality: Raise your hand if you've got one. Better Homes and Gardens decorating editor Amy Panos did. Take a peek at how she and BHG remodeling coach Meredith Ladik turned a 1970s suburban room into something special.

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Blah Beginnings

Lacking architectural detail with the blank walls, no trim and popcorn ceilings, this room was in desperate need of a facelift. Decorating editor Amy Panos asked makeover maven and Better Homes and Gardens editor Meredith Ladik to help her with this project. First order of business -- add character.

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