How To Choose Statement Furniture Pieces For Your Home

Meta Description: Read on to find out how you can choose your next piece of statement furniture. 

Statement furniture has been a design trend for multiple decades now. Adding pieces to a space not only captivates the eye and imagination but also uniquely adds to the space. Here are a few tips for choosing statement pieces, as well as how they can transform your space.

What is Statement Furniture?

The concept of statement furniture is relatively simple: It is a unique piece that stands out in a space, able to complement or set itself apart from the rest of the furniture in a room.

Statement pieces typically include couches, bed frames, chairs, or other larger and more functional pieces of furniture. Items such as side tables or bedside tables aren’t normally considered statement pieces as they are usually much smaller and become part of a space instead of standing out.

Your Design Intent

The first thing you need to do when choosing a statement piece is decide on your design intent. Ask yourself why you want it, what message you want it to convey, how it will add to the space, etc. 

You should also decide on colors and textures, as when this is combined with the above, you will have a clearer picture of what piece you should purchase. 

Your Taste

This one is fairly self-explanatory, but it is important to pick statement pieces that still fit your taste. Firstly, it should be a piece that you like, that you enjoy looking at, and one that fits into what you want to have around. 

The second reason this is important is because it still needs to fit into your home and the aesthetic you have. For example, a large steel, industrial-inspired bedframe is most certainly a statement piece, but would look completely out of place in a Victorian-styled bedroom. 

The Purpose of the Space

Another thing you need to consider is the purpose of the space and how the statement piece will change or improve that purpose. For example, a large sculpture or a one-person couch or chair may not be useful in a space that you use for entertaining. 

To get around this, simply decide if the piece is going to add or take away from the space. This is especially important if you are needing to remove an existing piece of furniture to make space. 

Functionality vs Just-for-Looks

Statement furniture and pieces fall into one of two categories; they are functional or they are something you look at. In bigger houses and spaces, this isn’t an important distinction, but you need to remember it if you have a smaller space. 

Furniture needs to be functional if you are in a house that is short on space, as you can easily fill a room with something that you can’t use that often, if at all, and it just gets in the way. 

Choose Primary Pieces

To get the most bang for you buck, and have the biggest impact, stick to primary pieces when choosing statement furniture. For example, a large couch is a primary piece of furniture, and a side table in the bedroom is a secondary piece. 

This is simply because primary pieces have more impact and will give you the statement you are looking for. This is also a better way to spend your money if you are on a budget, as multiple smaller statement pieces just don’t have the same impact as one larger piece. 

How Statement Pieces Transform a Space

Now that you know how to choose a statement piece, here are a few ways they can transform and drastically improve your space and home. 

They Add Interest

Statement pieces can add a ton of interest and eye appeal to any space. They are a great way to turn a simple space into something far more memorable without changing anything else, except for adding a piece of furniture. 

Maximize Impact with Minimalism

One mistake some people make is that they try to add more impact to a space by adding more things to it. The problem with this is that you often end up with a cluttered space, which takes away from its appeal. 

On the other hand, you can easily add a ton of impact with one statement piece, even in the simplest or most minimalistic room. Depending on your taste and style, this could be the middle ground you are looking for. 

They Can Be More Than Just Furniture 

Finally, don’t put yourself in a box and think that statement pieces just have to be couches, beds, or something similar. Art, sculptures, and even plants can be statement pieces in a home and add a ton of appeal. 

If you are short on space, you can also think outside the box. A book shelf or shelving can be used as the base for a statement piece, and you can adorn the shelves with art, pictures, a collection you have, etc. 

As you can see, statement pieces are brilliant for adding new life to your home, and no matter your taste, budget, or the amount of space you have to work with, there is something for everyone.