The A-Z of Interior Design - W is for...

The Wow Factor!

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One of my three rules as an interior designer is to always create a wow factor in each room.   This can be a splendid piece of art, a spectacular sculpture, a quirky or eye-catching item of furniture, a pop of colour, textural effects, a wall design which shouts for attention, e.g.  hand painted art or a beautiful wallpaper, a quirky use of scale or basically anything which will demand attention and be attractive to the senses.  

This beautiful flooring creates a wow factor in this simply styled room...


Floor tiles TYPE-32 SLIMTECH by LEA CERAMICHE | Diego Grandi Colombo Ceramiche

A teepee is certain to wow young children


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A subtle recess with inset spot lighting adds a layer of interest to this space…



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A jib door… with its secret connotations adds mystery and drama…


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Wow can mean unusual or eye-catching accessories/lighting within a room


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or just a captivating view…



A wow factor is not the same as a focal point, though your wow factor can, and probably will be, a focal point in the space.  The wow factor is not necessarily the first thing you notice when you enter.