EMPHASIS Is the center or focus of attention and interest within a design. It is the feature that commands attention and makes a design visually interesting.
Architectural features may be the focal point: FIRE PLACES
DECORATIVE WINDOWS
ARCHES
COLUMNS
ART WORK FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS
There are guidelines that you need to follow: For emphasis to work There are guidelines that you need to follow: * The point of emphasis should command your attention, but not dominate the overall design. * Other elements in the room should not compete for the emphasis.
Tips to create emphasis: 1. Arrange furniture around a focal point
2. Use color, texture or pattern
3. Placement of accessories
4. Use lighting
Art
lighting
Focal wall (furniture or diamond pattern on the wall)
Focal wall (furniture or diamond pattern on the wall)