As an interior designer in Fort Lauderdale, I benefit from living in a diverse community that thrives on a wide range of cultural interests and pursuits. My clients consistently surprise me with their varied personal tastes. And, the most rewarding aspect of our work together resonates from the successful execution of an interior design project based on a clearly identified focal point that often stems from a personal interest.
Right now, working with a client updating a music room, we work in sync determining the items that best create a harmonious ensemble focal point. Clearly the black baby grand piano stands out as the primary focal point, yet this room benefits, too, from supporting players. These contribute to the focus for the overall design.
The piano fills the space framed by a bay window – accompanied by two abstract pieces: a colorful, jewel-toned area rug and a jazzy painting of swirling keyboards and violin scrolls take center stage. From these elements I upholster two lounge chairs with a fun and funky black and jewel-toned tweed fabric and place two lumbar pillows (covered in a burgundy and white houndstooth-patterned fabric) which playfully compliment a small lacquered, black and white houndstooth-covered 3-drawer chest. Proving, that a focal point provides focus to your plan and sets the overall tone for a successful design.
