Creating a beautiful lounge space involves many different aspects, and is not as simple as it first appears. The right colour scheme and correct lighting are only two of the many overall decisions you will need to make; and will no doubt help make your lounge area stunning. However, if you want your lounge to make an impact on your guests, you will need to supply a focal point that impresses; and here are a variety to choose from that can’t fail to help your beautiful lounge be your dream room.
Feature Wall
Feature walls can be created in many different styles, and could be something as simple as a wall that is painted a more dramatic colour than the rest of your colour scheme. In fact, using your lighting to highlight a different coloured wall is often a great choice, but you don’t have to settle for that. Creating a mural on a wall, or a photo gallery, can add a personal touch; whereas for a bit more drama, you could give the wall more texture with a stone façade or a frieze. It is pointless creating such a wall and laying out the room in such a way that nobody can see it, so consider this when positioning your furniture.
Fireplace
A fireplace is a natural focal point, and you should be using it as such. Older homes come with fireplaces in place, but that does not stop you fitting a fireplace in any home. From traditional to the ultra-modern, fireplaces can have a stunning effect, and new fires can be fitted to any wall. The new range of ethanol fires, from sources such as imaginfires.co.uk, allow fitting anywhere without the necessity for a chimney, gas supply, or even a plug; and they have some incredibly eye-catching designs. The fireplace has long been a room’s focal point, and with very good reason
Statuary
A well-positioned piece of statuary in your lounge will attract comments and attention from most people, and can be easy to build a room’s layout around. The cost of a piece of fine art may be prohibitive for many people, but that does not mean that you cannot find an interesting piece or a bargain antique to use as a focal point in your room. These are items that will often accumulate dirt and dust over time, and you will need to clean your antiques and statues, but it is worth it as they can become the focal point of conversation as well as attention; and as such are ideal.
Mirror
A mirror can be a fantastic focal point, and the range of styles available will mean you can easily find your perfect mirror. If you fancy a minimalist glass piece, or a heavily framed Victorian look, the effect can be stunning, and having a one off piece crafted for you will make it yours and yours alone. Another great reason to use a mirror as your focal point is the effect it can have on the size of your room; the bigger the reflection in the mirror the bigger it will make your room look.
Any home designer will try to create some kind of focal point in your room, and you should try to do this for yourself too. Hopefully, these ideas will help you create a beautiful lounge with a stunning focal point you can be proud of.