Decorating 101

Beatrice says she desperately needs design help before her houseguests arrive for the holidays. She called on Nate to help her transform her cluttered family room into a classy living space!

Beatrice's number one problem is her sectional sofa, where her kids spend most of their time. Unfortunately, the sofa's fabric is not very kid-friendly and every stain seems to stick.

The next issue is her media center, which does nothing to disguise the snarled wires and unsightly electronics. Storage is also a big problem for Beatrice. She has resorted to stashing stuff behind her couch to get it out of the way—but not out of sight.