Dalantech has posted his "
facelift" templates here - which are fairly simple to install. However the latest post requires 6.3. So you'd need to upgrade.
Table wrappers generally will help you get the site looking different than "out of the box as well".
Another good place to start may be down in the "
How to/Site Help Library" for some customization tips.
But if you get lost - just ask.