The Dos and Don'ts of Using Statment Pieces

Let’s chat about the role that statement pieces play in a home design.

When you walk into a home that feels really cohesive and visually stunning, you’ll notice your eye is drawn to specific pieces of furniture or architecture that are helping the home to feel memorable and distinct.

This special feature offered by statement pieces is a fantastic way to reflect your personal story and create a personality-rich, unique home.

The combination of rock, stucco, and the house's unique pitch and large chimney gives it a quaint cottage vibe. Sloping roof large chimney quaint cottage large windows #cottagehome #slopingroof #statementchimney

The black tiled wall behind this free-standing bathtub draws your eye to the contrast of color, making both stand out even more. Black tile bathroom freestanding bathtub Millville Utah #blacktile #blackandwhitebathroom #lizpowell

The open design of this foyer uses the stairway to draw the eyes upward and focus on the high ceilings and openness of the room. Open design foyer exposed staircase black and white #opendesignstairway #unobstructedview #grandstaircase

WHAT EXACTLY ARE STATEMENT PIECES?

Statement pieces are presented as a focal point in most rooms and are a perfect way to add character and visual interest to a space. They can communicate a whole story about your interests and style in a single glance.

Statement pieces can be either furnishings like patterned furniture or a dramatic bathtub or even integrated into the architecture of your home like exposed wood beams or a beautiful, luxurious stone fireplace. Arched doorways, vaulted ceilings, and large statement pieces of furniture draw the eye immediately upon entering a room.

Sometimes statement pieces are created through smart design and space planning, which might be a special way to emphasize a piece with sentimental meaning, like a piece of art you brought back from a trip or an item you inherited from a beloved family member. Whatever the origin of the piece, turning it into a statement piece is a fun way to bring personality to your home and start a conversation.

Chevron pattern tile draws focus to the recessed part of the backsplash and is a perfect statement piece for this white kitchen. Recessed backsplash white kitchen Liz Powell Hyde Park Utah #recessbacksplash #whitekitchen #architecturestatementpiece

This kitchen designed by Liz Powell showcases rustic architecture with its exposed beams and stone backsplash. Exposed beams lantern pendant lights Logan Utah rustic kitchen #exposedbeams #rustickitchen #pendantlights #stonebacksplash

Our team loves discussing statement pieces — it’s one of our favorite parts of the home design journey! Here are a few tips and reminders to help you select your statement pieces:

Stick to just one statement piece or feature per room — too much of a good thing can be overwhelming, and multiple featured pieces can compete for attention visually.
Go with a timeless look — trends come through like a whirlwind and leave just as quickly, and styles or pieces that are too unique can leave you with a dated-feeling home. For that reason, try to keep your selection more classic or timeless.
Choose to highlight items with meaning — your home should be a reflection of your personality and style. Choosing a statement piece with special meaning or sentimental value is a great foundation to build on for any room in your home.

WORD TO THE WISE

We’ve worked on dozens of projects where we found ourselves encouraging homeowners to go a different direction for their statement piece selection, and they’re always thanking us for our insight and clarity we bring. That’s because we understand the downfalls of choosing statement pieces that are too trendy, not special enough, or not inline with the client’s vision for their home.

Keeping your statement pieces timeless and classic will allow the rest of your home to feel cohesive with the visually-dominating focus piece.

Don’t be afraid to do something a little out-there if it still feels like “you” and suits your vision for your dream home! And definitely don’t worry about what others might thing about your decor — the only opinion that matters is yours. After all, you’re the one who is going to be inhabiting the space. Make it a space you enjoy and love!

The selection of quality statement pieces is an important part of the design process, and we’re eager for you to get started and see just what your home build journey has in store for you. We love being included in the design process and can’t wait to watch you select pieces that you love and that reflect your personality within the walls of your new home.