Creating a focal point is a fundamental component of any interior design. It provides a visual anchor that ties or holds everything together. Without it, your living space can feel disjointed and cluttered regardless of your design theme. A clear and well-thought-through focal point also brings harmony and a sense of balance, making your room more cohesive and inviting. The goal is to amplify or draw strong attention to a specific area in your room by creating the right visual effect. If your interior space lacks a focal point, the following tips will help you create one.
- Use furniture to draw attention
Some furniture pieces are designed to stand out and be the main centre of attention, whether it’s a sofa, an eye-catching dining table, or an antique cabinet. The problem often is where you place your furniture. Whatever element you use as your focal point must be the first thing people see inside your living space. While some furniture pieces can be the focal points, you can also use them to draw attention to other elements in your home. Take your sofa and chairs, for example; you can place them around your fireplace to throw more attention onto the latter. And speaking of a fireplace, the next tip is also helpful.
- Build a fireplace
A fireplace is one of the easiest ways to create a focal point and bring your interior design together. Fireplaces combine utility with a beautiful visual appeal. Even when a fireplace may not seem necessary in hot or warm temperatures, it can still hold a decorative place in your home interior. Plus, your house does not need a chimney to install a fireplace. Thanks to gas and electric fireplaces, you can easily install a media wall fireplace and use it as your focal point. Even better, you can position media walls in almost any spot in your home and move them around whenever you want. You won’t get that with traditional fireplaces with chimneys.
- Choose the right feature wall
A feature wall or an accent wall is an interior wall with a design different from the other walls in your home. It is easy to create and does not require any specific design element, as you can choose what works for you. The problem for most is which interior wall to choose as the main design focus. The general rule is to pick the first wall your guests will always have in view when they enter your room as your feature wall. But suppose you have a wall with architectural clues like a traditional fireplace, architectural nooks, or built-in bookcases. In that case, it’s best to avoid walls with windows, odd niches, a door, a slope, a lack of symmetry, or a wall behind a sofa.
- Let your bed stand out
Yes, you read that right; your bed can be the focal point in your room, especially if you live in a studio apartment. And no, it doesn’t need an overly dramatic headboard to make the difference. Think more of the throw pillows you use, their colours, and design textures. Whether you have a platform bed or a bunk bed, ensure that your sheets and covers are beautiful and match your pillows. Also, the more design or throw pillows you have, the better the effect.