Home Decorating: Portraits in Living Room

Dear Dr. Dave and Dr. Dee,

Is it considered inappropriate to have personal portraits in a formal living room?

Signed,

Etiquette for the home

Dear Etiquette for the home

It is fine to have personal portraits in a formal living room. The portrait can be coordinated with the furnishings. For example, if the room is very formal, then the portrait can be formal with a frame and matting that reflects the formality of the room.