Do you feel like your space doesn't feel pulled together? It is likely because there isn't one clear focal point. Nothing will make sense in your space until you create the proper emphasis around the focal point. The focal point is the most important element that anchors the design and adds interest. Finding the focal point in a room is where we always start when designing a space for our clients. The purpose of a focal point is to tell our brains where to look first. If it's not 100% clear where your eye is telling you to look within about ½ a second you need to use one of the design elements listed below to add interest. Here are 8 ways to add emphasis and to help make it clear exactly where you should look first in your space. Using any of these design tricks to add interest to you space will make your overall design feel more cohesive and pleasing to the eye.