Picture the difference in sitting in a comfortable chair or sofa and facing a bare, white wall and facing a colorful painting, majestic fireplace or beautifully hand tooled armoire. Finding the focal point of a room can be easy if the obvious exists. A picturesque window or fireplace makes the task simple but you might have to use a little creativity and ingenuity to make a focal point on your own.
Furniture and Focus

Over sized pieces can become the perfect eye catcher in any room. A large armoire which can double as a hiding place for your entertainment center will draw focus with doors opened or closed. If you are a book nut or just love displaying your collectables, built in book shelves will do the same for your room.
Using a sofa table teamed with a flashy, colorful piece of artwork hung above will draw the eye to an otherwise aimless arrangement of furnishings.
Having something to look at while seated in a room will allow your guests to take in the natural landscape of your home. You need only take the time to do minimal planning and with an objective eye “see” your room.
Color Your World
Focal points don’t have to revolve around furniture. Any bold, bright and interesting use of color is a good place to start. A tapestry or painting of bright color or interesting design will add depth and character to your space.
And don’t forget the use of area rugs ….color and design rich, these inexpensive accessories just may do the trick.
Placement matters and can be as important as tone and color in defining a room
Using valances and curtain or drapery panels of color and differing texture frame the view your window already provide you. Rich, vibrant color will only enhance the scene.
Boldly painting one wall of your room can be the beginning of a great focal backdrop. Adding an array of wall art or wall sconces or a combination thereof will be an eye catcher for sure. When teamed with a beautiful wood entertainment center, your room will revolve around a dynamic arrangement.
The important thing to remember here is don’t allow your room to exist without direction and focus. How you make that happen is entirely up to you and your individual style and creativity. Keep an expression of yourself in everything you do. Find your own style and express yourself.