Missing the Focal Point?
Every room must have a focal point. The eye needs a place to focus upon as the main feature of the room. Some rooms simply have no architectural focal point such as a fireplace or window with a view.
To help you when your room is lacking a distinguishable focal point; use these tips to create a focal point in any room:
Add a large mirror.
Find a mirror that is large enough so that you can lean it against a wall. Place it opposite the door.
Use a bunch of different pieces of artwork.
Cluster them on the wall so they take up at least two-thirds of the wall. To make it more dynamic, paint a rectangle behind the artwork that is different but complimentary to your wall color.
Make your couch the focal point.
Dress up an ordinary couch adding some colorful accent pillows and a throw.
Paint an accent wall.
If you have a large piece of furniture or couch, paint the wall behind it an accent color to draw your eye to it.
You can make your bed into a focal point by dressing it up to the nines.
Add lots of accent pillows, starting with large pillows in the rear and gradually using smaller pillows as you add to the bed. Place a large piece of art of the bed to complete the look.
Have a collection?
Group the collection together whether it be a on a few shelves or in a bookcase.
Don’t have a fireplace?
You can buy an electric fireplace that are just as good as real ones for adding ambience to your space and draw your eye to them. They also make ones that are wall mounted to really spark the eye’s interest.
Using these tips will create a focal point in a room that was lacking. Just remember that your focal point must be balanced by all the other things in your room.
If you think you need help implementing some of these tips, I'd love to be able to help you. Just contact me today to book a free design consultation and we'll talk.