How to create a focal point in the living room
A living room focal point is a prominent area that captures attention and can make your space feel more inviting. Some homes have focal points built into their structure. Large bay windows or tiled fireplaces can pull in the eye and create a comfortable, welcoming environment.
But if your home’s layout is lacking these built-in features, don’t despair. You can create a focal point using some simple design tricks based on your living room furniture and accessories.
Here are five ways to create a focal point in your space.
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Play With Color
One simple way to create a focal point is through contrasting colors. If your walls are all light, for example, you can paint one wall darker to draw the eye’s attention.
The same is true of furniture. Adding a splash of color, such as the turquoise door accent cabinet, can add a focal point and give a soothing feel to space.
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Combine Large and Small
If space is no problem, consider investing in a four-piece sectional with a chaise lounge. This substantial seating area will no doubt become the focus of your room. You can increase its allure even further using small throw pillows in a contrasting color to accentuate your sectional’s size.
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Play With Shapes
Contrasting shapes are a sure way to draw attention. Try forming a tempting reading area by extending a curved floor lamp, such as the Landis Arc Floor Lamp, over a cozy chair. Or contrast and soften the angles in your room by adding the irresistible Encircle Floor Mirror by Hooker Furniture.
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Direct the Eye
Who needs built-in bookshelves when you can acquire a roomy entertainment center like the Tynecastle Two-Piece Entertainment Group by Hooker Furniture. This beauty will make your television the star of the room and allow you to tuck away your prized possessions within easy reach. The unit’s height draws the eye upward — and can even give a smaller room the illusion of spaciousness. Its size and color will help create an inviting focal point.
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Add Eye-Catching Pieces
Another way to capture the eye’s attention is by adding an eye-catching piece to your room. A large piece of art on an otherwise blank wall or an interesting fireplace, such as the Electric Fireplace Insert Signature Design by Ashley, can turn your room from mundane to elegant and give it a wow-factor that demands attention.
To view more living room furniture pieces to add to your focal point design, contact us and speak with our interior design team. We invite you also to visit our furniture store showroom or browse through our website’s furniture selections.
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