How to Establish Focal Points in Your Apartment

By Kylie Exline on October 30, 2016

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There are various ways to decorate your apartment, as we all know. We can go for the light approach, as in a very simple arrangement. Or we can go to the extreme and calculate every single design, tiny or not.

A factor for many is creating a focal point in each room. This usually goes specifically to the room and the theme that you decide. When doing so, you attempt to have a focal point in said room.

To learn how to establish focal points, continue reading below and prepare to redesign your lovely abode.

Furniture

Every house needs furniture because without it, well, you would be sleeping on the floor and not sitting on chairs. Furniture entails the obvious bed, dresser, tables, couches and shelves. AKA the items that fill your house.

Furniture plays a major role for the décor of your house because each piece makes a large statement. You can easily place furniture in any fashion that you want, portraying the look of the room in the way you desire — unless you also have roommates, because then you may need to come to a consensus on that one.

You can make a certain room have a focal point by having a bold color combination, detailed print, or even plain layout. You then can have specific throws for the living room, bedroom, or even rugs throughout the house. This all plays a major part given they are obvious pieces, plus draw attention to where you want there to be focus. Cue focal points.

Paint

This may not sound that vital to the appearance of your apartment, but it is. It is more like an underlying message that does not need to be said, like a subtle approach to decoration. It goes the same for your floors, too. You can choose tile, carpet, or my personal favorite, wood.

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With paint, you can obviously select which color you prefer, but then go further with the details of it. For instance, the arrangement of the hues and overall theme appeals to the total room. There can be shapes painted on, or even a mural portrayed too, depending on each room.

With the walls, you can also choose wallpaper, even though that is sort of old school. But there are newer ways like applying ship-wood or actual tiles. Either way, whatever works for you and suits the vibe of your apartment. So, paint away, folks.

Artwork

A focal point of any room in your house can easily be any piece of artwork that you have. It can be a huge hanging frame, a fireplace in the living room, or even an exaggerated statue in a corner. Regardless, art is always a plus. And art is defined by what you perceive it as, so there is really no wrong here.

This then helps you support local artists, or foreign art pieces. The good thing with art is that it is unique to you, but also to people looking at the work. Most people will be intrigued and it will catch the attention of your visitors which is the whole point of this.

Artwork works as a focal point given its various purposes. Whether it is small or large, it is noticeable and can really tie in a room together nicely. The elements in any room can be very different, but then one picture can make it all work in the end. Art is on your side, people.

Technology

This may seem like an unusual focal point, but it works. I promise. When you think of your living room, does a television come into mind? Most likely, yes. But technology does not solely encompass a TV; it also includes pretty much any digital device.

For example, I have a large clock in my dining room. It really is the focus and ties in the room to the rest of the house. This can be the case with a sign that lights up, lamps, or any lights that are hanging. Some people even use Christmas lights year-round in their bedroom. To each their own.

Technology also includes speakers or a digital dartboard. Regardless, they bring attention and add to the demeanor of your apartment. Technology does not always have to be complicated.

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Establishing focal points in your apartment can sometimes be overbearing or difficult. The good news is that you can work with it and pretty much make it whatever you decide. Whether that be your furniture found throughout, paint on your walls, artwork hung, or technology used, it is completely up to you and potentially your roommates that may exist.

So, get to designing and get the attention you deserve for your décor talent. I believe in you.

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