Michael Hunter Photography
Inspiration for a country living room in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Inspiration for a country formal living room in Minneapolis with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and no tv.

the great room was enlarged to the south - past the medium toned wood post and beam is new space. the new addition helps shade the patio below while creating a more usable living space. To the right of the new fireplace was the existing front door. Now there is a graceful seating area to welcome visitors. The wood ceiling was reused from the existing home. WoodStone Inc, General Contractor Home Interiors, Cortney McDougal, Interior Design Draper White Photography

Photo of a mid-sized country backyard patio in Detroit with natural stone pavers and a roof extension.

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Photo of a country living room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Large country open concept living room in Denver with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

This is an example of a mid-sized country open concept family room in Denver with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and a home bar.

This sitting room + bar is the perfect place to relax and curl up with a good book. Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com

Large country open plan dining in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, no fireplace and brown floor.

Country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, cement tiles, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Large country formal open concept living room in Denver with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and a metal fireplace surround.

The design of this home was driven by the owners’ desire for a three-bedroom waterfront home that showcased the spectacular views and park-like setting. As nature lovers, they wanted their home to be organic, minimize any environmental impact on the sensitive site and embrace nature. This unique home is sited on a high ridge with a 45° slope to the water on the right and a deep ravine on the left. The five-acre site is completely wooded and tree preservation was a major emphasis. Very few trees were removed and special care was taken to protect the trees and environment throughout the project. To further minimize disturbance, grades were not changed and the home was designed to take full advantage of the site’s natural topography. Oak from the home site was re-purposed for the mantle, powder room counter and select furniture. The visually powerful twin pavilions were born from the need for level ground and parking on an otherwise challenging site. Fill dirt excavated from the main home provided the foundation. All structures are anchored with a natural stone base and exterior materials include timber framing, fir ceilings, shingle siding, a partial metal roof and corten steel walls. Stone, wood, metal and glass transition the exterior to the interior and large wood windows flood the home with light and showcase the setting. Interior finishes include reclaimed heart pine floors, Douglas fir trim, dry-stacked stone, rustic cherry cabinets and soapstone counters. Exterior spaces include a timber-framed porch, stone patio with fire pit and commanding views of the Occoquan reservoir. A second porch overlooks the ravine and a breezeway connects the garage to the home. Numerous energy-saving features have been incorporated, including LED lighting, on-demand gas water heating and special insulation. Smart technology helps manage and control the entire house. Greg Hadley Photography

Photo: Gary Zuker
Country living room in Austin.

Welcome to the essential refined mountain rustic home: warm, homey, and sturdy. The house’s structure is genuine heavy timber framing, skillfully constructed with mortise and tenon joinery. Distressed beams and posts have been reclaimed from old American barns to enjoy a second life as they define varied, inviting spaces. Traditional carpentry is at its best in the great room’s exquisitely crafted wood trusses. Rugged Lodge is a retreat that’s hard to return from.

Design ideas for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Inspiration for a country home design in San Francisco.

Outdoor patio with gas fireplace that lives right off the kitchen. Perfect for hosting or being outside privately, as it's secluded from neighbors. Wood floors, cement walls with a cover.

Design ideas for a large country open concept living room in Boise with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Design ideas for a country family room in Columbus with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.