When designing your kitchen, you’ll carefully select all the different elements, such as a lovely color scheme, functionality, and smooth flowing lines to maximize efficiency. But, there should be one key feature that brings all the design elements together, captivates the eye, and sets the mood for the ambiance of the room. And, that’s your focal point. This single feature can add the “Wow” factor. It is artistic, bold, vibrant, draws attention, and perhaps, becomes a conversation starter. The focal point can be anything, a piece of furniture, cabinets, hood, backsplash, or even, a beautiful crystal standing elegantly on the kitchen table or island. Interested in learning more about how to make that happen?

You could have a minimalistic kitchen, but the focal point adds character to the interior decor. It’s where you show off a little bit of your personality. Look for a standalone area that receives lots of natural light, but if you can’t have that, up-lighting can do the trick. You could choose an attractive design or a pop of color in an otherwise monochromatic color scheme. If you’re short of space, an elegant piece of art depicting food on one wall could do the trick. Or, you could try creating an accent wall with interesting wallpaper, tiling, or stucco art. Textured paint is another exciting option.

The backsplash is an essential element of any kitchen since it protects your wall from food and drink splatters. But, with a little creativity, it could become the focal point of your kitchen. Choose bold colors or patterns that stand out from the rest of the decor. If you’re going with tiles, pick from an array of shapes such as rectangular, square, herringbone, chevron, hexagonal, and penny tiles. Add interest by combining patterns that seem all different but follow a specific theme. If you like the vintage look, go with open brickwork. Aside from ceramic tiles, you could also get glass, mirror, metal, travertine, and stone veneer, to name a few.