Large, framed picture as focal point in home staged living room

A focal point is the first place your eye goes when you enter a room.  Having a great focal point is a basic home decorating technique.  Having lots of points – or too much to look at is not good!  Instead of looking interesting, it looks cluttered and confusing.  Your eye doesn’t know where to stop – or go to next!  You want the person’s eye to be drawn to a certain area and then, progress around the room.

Vary the height or the width of items in your room.  Being all the same or being too symmetrical, can be boring.  By adding interesting heights, textures and colors, your rooms are enlivened and more interesting. 

• Play up a fireplace – center furniture around it.  Don’t block it with furniture, toys, or other junk.
• Do you have great windows or a spectacular view?  You should enjoy it!  Frame windows with beautiful window treatments and coordinate with your room’s furnishings. 
• Showcase your favorite artwork.  A well-chosen piece of wall art looks great over the sofa; or over a fireplace.  One or two large pieces will usually look better than many smaller pieces.

Don’t know where to start?  Find something you really love about your room.  Then, build on that.  If it’s a favorite piece of art, draw colors out of that to decorate your room.  If it’s a piece of furniture, coordinate other furnishings, artwork and accessories with that.  A fireplace or window is a natural home decorating feature!  Make the most of what your room has.

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