Setting the Stage Create Focal Points for a Fabulous Interior By Vanessa Houston Every room needs an element that boasts that WOW factor – whether simply for day-today living or when prepping your home for potential buyers. Establishing or highlighting a focal point is a critical décor strategy. Not only does it attract the eye to a specific area, it also works double duty by drawing attention away from any less attractive features, allowing you to place emphasis wherever you choose.
still needs some oomph, consider aiming a
– cozy chairs and a sofa – should gravitate
spotlight on it for that little something extra.
toward it, emphasizing its importance. Its prominence can be enhanced even further
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by combining it with either the visual effect of
Grouping items – whether we’re talking
art or with another fixture, such as shelving or
baskets, photos, vases or plants – produces
sconces, to give it proper framing.
not only an attractive aspect to a space, but also an ideal conversation piece. They can either be united by a color theme or mesh together in varying complementary textures and materials. Architecture Structural details of a space, such as a gracefully shaped window, wooden joists or even a staircase are built-in focal points that can be accented in creative ways. Generate dramatic contrast with light versus dark by painting beams in a rich brown shade against a stark white ceiling, for example.
View A breathtaking vista is the obvious star of the show in some homes. Arrange the furniture to take advantage of the view and make the very most of it. It’s an ever-evolving panorama that
Feature Wall Designating one wall of emphasis with vibrant color, bold wallpaper or an eye-catching mural
Fireplace Especially if it’s used often, a fireplace is a logical main focus. Furniture in the space
is an easy way to create one dominant element in a room. The important thing to remember with this tactic is that keeping it simple and not introducing a competing component will
transforms from morning until night.
make it more impactful. Artwork A beautiful piece of art makes a wonderful
Often, a room already has a clear focal point,
focal point. An intriguing sculpture, unique
and all you need to do is draw attention to it.
painting or stunning photograph is likely to
However, if it lacks a focal point, it's important
command attention all on its own, but if it
to create one.
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