7 Formal Living Room Ideas With Tips and Accessories To Help You Design Yours

Helloshabby.com -- The formal living  room is usually positioned near the entrance of the house.  A place where you greet and entertain guests for more formal matters. Usually, the living room has its own-space, which does not blend with other areas. It's also a good idea not to have a TV in this area to make it seem more serious. 

If you want to have a formal living room, without making it look stuffy and boring, we've put together 7 Formal Living Room Ideas With Tips and Accessories To Help You Design Yours.

Create a relaxed yet formal vibe

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The formal living room doesn't have to be that stiff.  You can add bright accessories to create a relaxed atmosphere and feeling, while still having a formal vibe. Bright accessories can be in the form of wall paintings and pots filled with bright and beautiful flowers. 

Add a pieces of art

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The purpose of a formal living room is to make guests, colleagues and family comfortable when gathering. So, create that atmosphere without making it too relaxed. Choose furniture for the living room wisely. You can add a personal touch but in-line with the style of living room. For example, by adding pieces of art in bright tones to give a fresh look.

Pick the best layout

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Choose a formal living room layout that fits the dimensions of the space. You can arrange the living room in a symmetrical arrangement like this, with a cube coffee table as the center of the room. Just make sure the space to move or walk is still adequate between the furniture that's placed. 

No empty corners

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If there is an empty corner of the living room, it can become an awkward corner that asks to be filled. You can fill it with furniture and room decorations. Fill the corner with ficus plants that can add a statement of freshness in a formal living room. 

Create a warm atmosphere

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Whether it's a formal or informal living room, make sure the spatial arrangement brings a sense of comfort to you. The interior is wrapped in bone white color with wood vinyl flooring, giving the visual of a formal minimalist living room that's cozy and comfortable. Corner lighting with a shimmering effect also adds a warm atmosphere when it's lit. 

Bring throws to formal living room

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Soft throws or soft furnishings add a soft and sweet atmosphere to the room. You can take it to be a sofa companion, such as sofa cushions or other throw. Lay down a soft rug to create a warm statement in the living room.

Pick your favorite color

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The formal design of a living room doesn't mean you have to stick to official colors, such as white, gray or blue. You are free to use any color, because it is your home. Even if you like it, make pink as the official color for your formal living room. This actually gives a visual space that's so pleasing to the eye. 

Hopefully, those 7 Formal Living Room Ideas With Tips and Accessories To Help You Design Yours are useful for those of you who're looking for ideas and inspiration about living room ideas. We hope that it will be easier for you to realize your dream home. Don't forget to share it with your relatives and family.

Author      : Yeni

Editor       : Munawaroh

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