Naturally, you want your home to look great, but you may not have the time or the money to create a fully cohesive interior design theme throughout your house. Fortunately, there are almost always design strategies you can use to make any room in your house look beautiful and expertly designed, no matter what you have to work with.

Here are a few ideas for functional and beautiful design options to get you started.

Living Room Design Options

When it comes to your living room, you want to create a feeling of both community and space at the same time, in addition to comfort. Cool colors like blues and greens can help with this, along with some pops of brighter colors, like yellow or orange, to inject some energy into the room.

Your sofa arrangement can be a key element in your living room design. A U-shaped sectional sofa, perhaps with chaise lounges at the end, can stimulate conversation while also giving you, your friends and your family a place to relax.

And don’t forget that little accent pieces scattered throughout your living room, such as a unique statue on a small table, can affordably give your living room a distinctive touch.

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It’s long been known that people have a psychological reaction to colors. When decorating your home, you of course, want to choose colors that you like and that you think look great, but you may also want to consider what the psychological effect of various colors will be.

Here’s a quick rundown to get the creative juices flowing!

Red

Red is a warm color — the color of passion and strong emotions. It’s a color that should be used sparingly, as it can have quite a dramatic effect. There’s a reason why the expression “seeing red” came to prominence. Red can be used to warm up a room with a lot of cool colors, like blues and greens, or to add life to a smaller space, like a bathroom or a small kitchen.

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Ambiance Window Coverings of Omaha offers the finest selection of Hunter Douglas contemporary window treatments in Omaha, but even we know there’s more to great interior décor than just window treatments. It’s your personal style that informs the type of window treatments you’ll choose. A modern style calls for modern window coverings. Omaha homeowners who prefer a more traditional décor may opt for a more vintage look over modern curtains.

Omaha homeowners have so many styles to choose from, though, that you may be a little confused. Here’s a quick rundown of all the major styles to help you make your choice.

Art Deco Design Style

The Art Deco style is characterized by sleek, geometric shapes, rounded fronts, mirrored accents and lots of wood, chrome and glass.

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