A statement piece is the heart of a room. It becomes a focal point in your design, drawing the guests’ eye from the moment they step into your home. It carries your style and the design of the room, so it is worth picking carefully.
So what is a statement piece, and how do you pick one for a London interior? Here are three tips from our interior designers.
1. What is a statement piece?
The term “statement piece” is a common phrase in the fashion industry, but it’s been used in most creative industries, including interior design.
Anything bold and eye-catching can be a statement piece, and it’s not limited to accent items. Colours, furniture, artwork and even lighting can be a focal point in your interior.
The main purpose of a statement piece is to add personality to a room and draw the eye to it.
NU’s top tip: Don’t be afraid to add a statement piece! We recommend adding something that reflects you and adds a personality to your home.
2. What not to do
First of all, picking a statement piece doesn’t mean you have to tone down your interior and go all beige! It doesn’t have to be the only bold or exciting factor in your home.
You have to create a stand-alone and harmonious design. The statement piece’s job is to add a bit of spice, to be the twist in a glass of Martini.
Don’t try desperately matching your interior! The time of the “all-beige and everything has to match” décor is over, and the world is more open for mismatching homes. If the result works, don’t be afraid to think outside the box!
3. How to do it
Well, don’t overdo it. We will get into more detail next week when we bring you some examples of the right statement pieces, but our top tip is not to mix too many different factors. For example, if you paint a wall a bold colour such as black, dark green or red, be careful about putting strongly coloured furniture in front of it. A matching artwork or metallic accents sit against the wall colour rather than fighting it. The goal is a statement, not chaos.
Picking the right statement piece takes thought and research. It’s not an impossible task but keep in mind that you will see this item every day. Pick something that makes you happy and feels like home.
Takeaways:
- The main purpose of a statement piece is to add personality to a room and draw the eye to it.
- Add something that reflects you and adds a personality to your home.
- Picking a statement piece doesn’t mean you have to tone down your interior. If the result works, don’t be afraid to think outside the box!
- Don’t overdo it. You can pick more than one statement piece, but the goal is a statement, not chaos.
If you want help with an interior in West London, tell us about the room and one of our in-house designers will come back to you. Next week we look at five places to make that statement, in our guide to statement pieces.
Published 28 July 2021. Written by the NU Projects studio, edited since for house style and accuracy.