When you think about it, the living room is probably the room everyone in your household spends the most time in (at least when they’re awake), and so making sure you’ve got a great focal point to enjoy makes sense – it’s going to draw attention and bring the whole space together, instantly improving it. But how can you create one? How can you even get started? Let’s look at some great ways to do it that’ll improve your living room right away and give you a focal point to be proud of; read on to find out more. 

Install A Media Wall Fireplace

One of the most popular and striking focal points you can add to your living room is a media wall fireplace that looks like a TV setup but that shows a flame effect and warms the room – it’s a modern way to have something that looks great and has plenty of practical use too, and it’s definitely easier to take care of than a traditional open fire or wood burning stove would be. 

A media wall fireplace offers the best of all worlds because it looks great and keeps the house warm, plus it’s a focal point that’s really going to draw attention, which is precisely what you want. What makes it even better is that you can use it without the heat, so just have the flame effect and you can enjoy the look of it even when it’s hot outside. 

Use Art And Mirrors 

If you’re looking for something more traditional but that’s still going to make an impact, artwork or a large mirror can make an excellent focal point for your living room – you can start by choosing a big, bold, bright painting, for example, or perhaps framing a favorite photo after having it blown up so it’s huge, or even hanging a gorgeous statement mirror over your sofa (or your medial wall fireplace if you prefer), and you’ll definitely have something there that draws the eye and even set the tone for the rest of the house. 

When it comes to art, go big! The fact is that if you want a focal point size matters, and the bigger the image or mirror, the more likely it is you’ll capture people’s attention with it, and that’s what you’re going to want when you’re creating a focal point for your living room. 

Create An Accent Wall

Accent walls (or feature walls) are another fantastic way to create a stunning focal point in your living room, and you can do so much to make this happen that you’re sure to come up with something amazing that you love (and in the end, as long as you love your focal point, that’s what really counts). 

You could paint the wall, wallpaper it, or even cover it in a massive mural – do whatever it is that makes you happy. If you’re going for colors, make sure they’ really bold ones, like a deep blue, rich green, or even a warm terracotta – it’s got to create a dramatic backdrop. Then you’ll also need to make sure you keep your other walls nice and neutral so the feature wall really stands out.