25 Easy Focal Points For A Contemporary Space

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We’ve already shared some focal points for living rooms – built-in and usual ones but most of them require many changes and much effort to integrate them unless you have planned it beforehand. If you have a blank space right now and wanna create an accent without any radical changes, this roundup is for you. Take a look at the ideas we’ve prepared!

Accent Wallpaper

Accent walls done with wallpaper is a very easy and cool idea to create a focal point, and even if you are renting – there’s removable wallpaper, too. Choose the wall with the most visual impact as you walk into the room. Then, use a bold, graphic paper to draw the eye and anchor other elements like furniture, lighting and artwork.

a part of the wall done with accent wood-inspired wallpaper shows where the living room finishes and the dining space starts

a part of the wall done with accent wood-inspired wallpaper shows where the living room finishes and the dining space starts

a kid's room accented with a statement wall with catchy printed wallpaper for a boho feel

a kid's room accented with a statement wall with catchy printed wallpaper for a boho feel

a starry nursery can be accented with navy constellation wallpaper on one of the walls

a starry nursery can be accented with navy constellation wallpaper on one of the walls

a mid-century modern living room accented with catchy printed wallpaper on one of the walls

a mid-century modern living room accented with catchy printed wallpaper on one of the walls

make your entryway bold and catchy with accent wallpaper on one of the walls and highlight your decor style

make your entryway bold and catchy with accent wallpaper on one of the walls and highlight your decor style

a tiny home workspace accented with removable banana leaf wallpaper for a blam and fun touch

a tiny home workspace accented with removable banana leaf wallpaper for a blam and fun touch

a green and gold polka dot accent wall will refresh your mind durign work and catch an eye

a green and gold polka dot accent wall will refresh your mind durign work and catch an eye

highlight a white ultra-minimalist kitchen with a teal accent wall plus a gallery wall on it

highlight a white ultra-minimalist kitchen with a teal accent wall plus a gallery wall on it

Gallery Walls

A gallery wall is a very popular decor feature, which requires some effort to build with style but still not too much. You may go for any pieces and colors that fit your space: mix up art, things you’ve picked up on vacation, wood signs and even framed tickets or maps. Add decorative baskets, plates, your own family pics and other items you like. Grouped together, your stuff makes a bigger visual impact and can act as an anchor point for your furniture.

a stunning boho gallery wall with mismatching frames and various signs and works of art

a stunning boho gallery wall with mismatching frames and various signs and works of art

a super colorful gallery wall with multiple colorful works of art that feature different styles

a super colorful gallery wall with multiple colorful works of art that feature different styles

an awkward nook can be easily turned into a gorgeous space with a large gallery wall

an awkward nook can be easily turned into a gorgeous space with a large gallery wall

a large gallery wall on ledges is a perfect idea for a rental and you may place not only pics or artworks

a large gallery wall on ledges is a perfect idea for a rental and you may place not only pics or artworks

a monochromatic gallery wall for accenting a simple black and white space

a monochromatic gallery wall for accenting a simple black and white space

make your entryway bold and cool adding a gallery wall there and mixing artworks with decorative plates

make your entryway bold and cool adding a gallery wall there and mixing artworks with decorative plates

a catchy floor to ceiling gallery wall with mismatching frames and a very narrow artwork will make a statement

a catchy floor to ceiling gallery wall with mismatching frames and a very narrow artwork will make a statement

Oversized Mirrors

Mirrors are a simple way to draw focus and make a room look much bigger than it is. Look for mirrors with interesting frames from estate sales and antique stores or make a proper frame for your mirror – there are tons of DIYs that will tell you how. And remember that mirrors always look smaller when you put them in a space, so go larger than you think you need.

a welcoming boho living room with an oversized framed mirror that reflects light coming from the windows

a welcoming boho living room with an oversized framed mirror that reflects light coming from the windows

a superb large mirror doubles the natural light coming and makes the living room look larger

a superb large mirror doubles the natural light coming and makes the living room look larger

a large mirror in a bedroom isn't only a functional piece but also a cool statement

a large mirror in a bedroom isn't only a functional piece but also a cool statement

place a large mirror in your bedroom to double light and visually enlarge the space

place a large mirror in your bedroom to double light and visually enlarge the space

Urban Jungle

If you love an organic look, use plants as your room’s main focal feature. It’s a great way to pull in color and texture, to refresh the space and make it feel like outdoors. Try pulling focus by grouping plants of different heights together. Use pots and stands to change up the heights until you get it just right and can ensure each plant gets the sun it prefers.

plants in pots add color and freshness to this mid-century modern living room

plants in pots add color and freshness to this mid-century modern living room

a boho open layout with lush greenery separating spaces and decorating the areas

a boho open layout with lush greenery separating spaces and decorating the areas

a real urban jungle aroudn a non-working fireplace will make you feel like outdoors

a real urban jungle aroudn a non-working fireplace will make you feel like outdoors

an open shelf with potted greenery and soem vines climbing up the wall is a great idea for a boho bedroom

an open shelf with potted greenery and soem vines climbing up the wall is a great idea for a boho bedroom

a ladder with hanging planters and much greenery for your own bathing oasis

a ladder with hanging planters and much greenery for your own bathing oasis

open shelving with potted greenery and some plants on the bathtub to feel like outdoors

open shelving with potted greenery and some plants on the bathtub to feel like outdoors