Know Everything About How To Decorate To Create Focal Points In Your Home
When it comes
to presenting a room, every area in your house should have an
interest point. Another term used in this instance is "focal
point". Both terms basically refer to an element within a room
that draws your eye to a particular place. Often, these interest
points are naturally created through the architecture of a room, but
sometimes, it is up to the homeowner to create these focal points.
For those who
are not sure how to identify the interest points throughout your
home, you may be surprised what is considered a satisfying focal
point. If you should happen to have a fireplace in any of your rooms,
such as a den or family
room, this is your focal point. When you enter your bedroom and
are greeted by a large painting of the family, this may be your focal
point if no other large competing points are present. Sitting in the
den, the warmth of the sun is felt through a large picture window
that provides great views of the open sea; this is definitely the
interest point of the room. When your architecture does not
automatically provide you with a clear focal point, you can create
one by adding one or more elements to a room.
Creating a
focal point within a room can be achieved by hanging something
substantial on the wall. Some ideas to consider include flanking one
side of the room with a hanging rug of some value. Fur accents are
also interestingly eye catching. Pick a remake of a well known painting,
such as Starry Night and place it on the wall. Sometimes, creating a
row of shelves with an unusual design can achieve the same affect.
Try installing shelves
with a circular display. Often, entertainment equipment makes for a
nice focal point, especially if it is one of those fancy flat-screen
varieties that fit on the wall like a live motion painting.
Focal points
allow homeowners to create specific atmospheres throughout their
house. They complete a room and without one, the area seems rather
drab. It's like walking into a box with no life to it or interesting surroundings.
Once you have
situated an interest point for your room, now it is time to enhance
its qualities. This means arranging furniture to fit the composition
of the focal point. Sometimes, you can actually influence your guests
to pay attention or take notice to your focal point by the way you
arrange the rest of the room. Try to place furniture
in a way that creates a nice scene for communication. Items should
have several meters between them to avoid a smothering atmosphere. If
they are placed more than 3 meters from one another, conversation may
feel strained and distant. Seats should be turned to face your focal point.
To enhance
convenience, tables should be placed within a reasonable distance
from your seating options. Usually, when it comes to furniture
placement, the most common approaches are to create "U" or
"L" shaped sectional
arrangements surrounding the focal point. Once this is
accomplished, all you have to do is sit back and enjoy the atmosphere
you have created. |