This has been said before, and it will probably be said again, but this is the key issue when choosing how to decorate a room or other area of your house or garden. Take a look at a person’s face. Their eyes are the focal point, and your eyes will automatically be drawn to them. The same will happen when furnishing a room.
You could automatically have a focal point in the room ready, in which case you want to highlight and/or enhance the attraction of this feature. Here is a list of things that could be a focal point, or help create/improve a focal point;
- Fireplace
- Windows
- A Painting or Photo on the wall
- A mirror
- A vase with flowers
- A wine rack
And, of course, it doesn’t always have to be inside the house. Here are some tips and ideas for creating a focal point in the garden:
- Water fountain
- Bird Bath or Bird Feeder
- A nice tree or shrub, especially a colorful one
- A garden path (leads your eye to a point)
Something to remember: keep the focal point in line with your theme/decor. It will enhance the effect when it blends and yet stands out at the same time. (Does a Japanese Bonsai tree in a cemented back yard REALLY count as a focal point???)
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