If you want to create a formal living room in your own abode, make sure that you familiarize yourself with the basics of designing one. Make sure that you know what are the pieces of furniture to be used and the kind of fabric that will match these furniture pieces. And since they are all about symmetry of design, make sure that you know the proper placing of decors and other decorations to complete the space. The following distinguishing factors may help you to achieve the living room that will match your taste, style, and preference.

1. Formal yet friendly. Make sure that it contains elements of the traditional formal living that comes with more comfortable furniture pieces. To make the living room friendlier, try to use color combinations that are bright. Vivid colors such as blue, red, and khaki may do this.

2. Highlighting the positive. Make sure that the decors and furniture pieces are highlighted carefully. For example, a fireplace should be that main accent of the wall. This should be complemented with furnishings or draperies that come in rich and heavy trimmed fabrics.

3. Complementing colors. Color is very important. They should come in vivid colors to accentuate major furniture pieces. To make it more interesting and unique, try to intersect the colors to achieve an eye-catching effect.

Here�s a step-by-step procedure to create a simple formal living room.

1. Place the sofa where the fireplace and television are both viewed.

2. Near the fireplace, place a pair of chairs flanks that come in shades of green.

3. Place an antique grandfather clock on one corner and a tall plant in one corner to balance it.

4. Put a stepstool beside one of the chairs that will serves as a side table.

5. Place a floor lamp beside the other chair to balance the stepstool.

6. On the mantel, place at least two model ships to exude an intense statement.

7. Use vibrant window treatments and make sure that these colors are above an average person�s eye level.


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