The focal point in design is a fundamental principle that is part of every space. It is exactly the point where the eye focuses and around which we try to create harmony. Whether it is a kitchen or a living room, creating a focal point and working around it is a must. Follow the following tips to learn how to identify focal points and work with them:
Individual
A focal point can be decorative or architectural. A fireplace, a mirror, a window, a painting can be focal points. Although each room typically has one focal point, sometimes there can be more than one. For example, if your home has a large fireplace or a striking painting, use that as a starting point to choose your color palette and the placement of furniture around it, so you can use that focal point to your advantage.
Surround it
When choosing furniture, it's a good idea to base your selection on a focal point. Instead of distracting from it, surround it with elements that draw the eye to the centerpiece of the room. Create harmony, not chaos. To do this, orient your furniture toward the focal point. It will feel natural and spontaneous for your eyes to rest on it.
Emphasize it
Adding decorations around the focal point will help you spruce up the space around it, but do so with care: too many different clutter can distract the eye and make it look like a bunch of unrelated items. For example, focus on the color combinations you can get from a colorful focal point, like a painting, and choose items in a complementary color that lends itself to the space.
Light it up
Use light to your advantage to properly illuminate a focal point, so as to make it the undisputed protagonist of the room through well-oriented light sources. We suggest using lamps and chandeliers near focal points to emphasize them, or using the light itself as a focal point around which to distribute complementary elements, such as a mirror or a vase of flowers.