The World of Westloft Interiors

Focal Point

The element that first attracts attention or gives a composition its main emphasis.

The definition

What is Focal Point?

A focal point establishes a visual centre of interest within a room or arrangement. It may be an artwork, fireplace, window or furniture group. Other elements can reinforce it through alignment, contrast or quieter supporting forms.

The Westloft perspective

In the World of Westloft

Decide what you want the eye to notice first. A strong print can establish that focus, while smaller pictures and objects support its colour or rhythm.

Further exploration

Related collections

Statement Art Prints
Statement Art Prints

The lexicon

Related glossary terms

Statement Art Scale and Proportion High Contrast