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After giving yourself and your wardrobe a makeover, why not do so for your home?

If you happen to be looking for fresh design ideas for 2009, perhaps you can take a cue from Real Living magazine, which happens to have a light, airy new look.

"Our redesign comes on the heels of our fifth anniversary, and it's just right for ushering us into the next five years," says Editor-in-Chief Rachelle Medina. "Everything is airy, cozy, but still lovely. It's a suggestion to our readers on how they should live, and what would be comfortable and attainable to them."

From 2009 design trends and decorating tips from fashion editors, to feng shui basics in time for the Chinese New Year, the all-new Real Living is packed with easy style ideas that will be useful in giving your home a makeover without breaking the bank.

Stickers, for instance, are a better alternative to wallpaper, as contemporary wall decorations that are easy to apply and remove are now available in the market. Even 2009's love for bright colors extends to your home, as jewel-colored glass and plastic, black crystals, emerald green accessories, and deep blue tones make a comeback among the hottest addition to your home. And if you must zero in on giving your abode a fresh new look, RL has a simple tip: go yellow!

Before you start your home makeover, check out RL's tips for organizing and clearing clutter. This will not only clear space for a new decor, it can also make you feel more at ease in your new, organized surroundings.

Meanwhile, the staff of RL brought their style ideas to life through living room and dining room displays in various malls. Get live inspiration for your living room's new look with the His & Her Home living room display by assistant stylist Coni Tejada, located at the ground floor of Glorietta 4, or Colored by style editor Gwyn Guanzon in TriNoma. Associate stylist Issa Villar clues you in on giving your dining room a dual look with the Day & Night display at the Alabang Town Center. His & Her and Day & Night are on display until February 19, while Colored can be viewed until January 31.

The January-February issue of Real Living is available in newsstands, bookstores, and supermarkets nationwide.