Every room needs a focal point — it’s a basic design principle. Think fireplace, window, artwork, or wallpaper. Your eye needs somewhere to land, and a focal point draws you into a room. Keep in mind, while an area’s focal point usually dictates furniture placement, your seating arrangement does not have to face it. Also, some spaces have more than one focal point.
The improvements you make to the family room interior design of your home has many benefits and add value. There is a real purpose to remodeling a room, other than making it visually pleasing or luxurious. A focal point not only helps you establish your furniture arrangement, but it also draws you in and sets the tone and mood for space. To get you started, we’ve put together 4 focal point ideas for your family room.
1. Fireplace
One of the easiest and least expensive ways to spruce up a tired fireplace is to paint it. If your fireplace surround is traditional red brick, paint it white to brighten up space. You can also paint the fireplace mantel to really make it pop. If you want to go all out and change your fireplace (think shiplap, stone, etc.), you’ll need a little DIY know-how and elbow grease.
2. Large Mirror
Mirrors are among the most beautiful and timeless objects for home decoration. Gone are the days when they were considered just utility items. Nowadays, mirrors are given their due attention when planning home decor. The overall look and feel of a room could depend on the size, shape, and positioning of a mirror. Plain or decorative, mirrors are a fantastic way to add extra light as well as visual space and depth to any room.
3. Artwork
To bring in another level of attraction, consider using abstract wall art that doesn’t have a concrete theme or picture, but has colors and hues that you love. Abstract art can be a focal point by tying your elements together beautifully. Often time’s abstract artwork will be the glue that marries the textiles, the furnishings and finishes together without you even trying. If you’re having a difficult time figuring out what the finishing touch of a room is, look to abstract artwork, and you may just complete the puzzle.
4. Wallpaper
Add some personality to the room by adding something like library-style wallpaper. Putting in a couple of authentic decorations and combining them with eye-striking colors is a perfect way to make a real impression.
