Interesting Neo Classical Rooms

I am a complete believer that rooms which are 'too formal' are also uncomfortable.  I learned the hard way.  When we first moved into our house years ago I treated the rooms very formally - after all it is a old country plantation house with a formal floorplan & classic details.  I've since taken a different view and 100 percent believe in the mix of old/new & formal/casual.  When decorating an old room with classic details, 'too formal' can be uncomfortable & all to often 'too formal' can be boring.  The key is to keep it interesting.  These room do just that.