5 Ways Your Interiors Can Make a Statement

We hear the term “statement piece” all the time, but what does it really mean? Although statement pieces come in all kinds of shapes, colors, and sizes, essentially it’s the star piece that forms the main focal point of the room. A statement piece is something that anchors a room, creating a guide to style the rest of your decor around.

From artwork to lighting, anything bold and eye-catching can make a statement. It’s an object that adds personality and character to a space. You can use a statement piece as the inspiration to form the rest of your decor around, or you can bring it to an already ready space to elevate your current decor.

Whichever approach you take, here’s how to take your room to the next level.

Artwork

Because art is a spectactor sport, it has the potential to totally dominate a room; an artwork’s primary function to be viewed, absorbed, and admired. The larger the artwork is, the bigger the statement it makes! Art adds visual interest to a room without cluttering it, making it a great choice for those looking to make a bold statement while with more minimalist interiors. It may feel like a big commitment to highlight your room with just one piece of art, but a larger work is more effective at creating a focal point than a series of smaller pieces across the room.

Rug

Set the groundwork for greatness by adding a dose of drama to your flooring! A big, bold, and brave rug can anchor and unite a room or create a designated area within a larger space. For example, a statement rug under the dinng table helps to delineate the area with a different function. To create a focal point in a smaller area, a small but textured rug can lift the space and add textured interest.

Mirror

Both functional and decorative, mirrors provide an easy, decorative focal point above a console table or sofa. In addition to being practical, a mirror makes your room look bigger and brighter by reflecting light. Giving it a striking frame and finish adds definition and drama. The eye is always looking for contrast, so mirrors that are rounded or unusually shaped are particularly interesting when set amongst all the straight lines in a room!

Wall Decor

In addition to the adding to the walls, a decorated wall itself can create a beautiful feature or backdrop. A large slab of marble, wood, wallpaper, a bold wash of paint, printed tiles, or other decorative textures and techniques bring attention to a plain wall and transform it into an eye-catching element.

Lighting

A beautiful lighting fixture is often regarded the ‘jewelry’ of the room! Statement lighting comes in many shapes and styles, but an eye-catching design instantly draws the eye and gives confidence to an area. It can also dress a room up or down and anchor an interior scheme. Whether you’re working with a chandelier or tiered pendant, a light fixture can make as much of a statement as a colorful painting. The only ‘rule’ is for it to become a focal point, it needs to be large and stand out in your space!