Living Room
Design ideas for a mid-sized country open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Updated Living room

Home At Last Decor

This living room now shares a shiplap wall with the dining room above. The charcoal painted fireplace surround and mantel give a WOW first impression and warms the color scheme. The picture frame was painted to match and the hardware on the window treatments compliments the design.

Rénovation d'un corps de ferme de 365 m2 - Le séjour

Inside Rénovation & Décoration d'intérieurs

This is an example of a country open concept living room in Paris with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and exposed beam.

Windham Lodge

Kathy Kuo Designs Inc

The clients were looking for a modern, rustic ski lodge look that was chic and beautiful while being family-friendly and a great vacation home for the holidays and ski trips. Our goal was to create something family-friendly that had all the nostalgic warmth and hallmarks of a mountain house, while still being modern, sophisticated, and functional as a true ski-in and ski-out house. To achieve the look our client wanted, we focused on the great room and made sure it cleared all views into the valley. We drew attention to the hearth by installing a glass-back fireplace, which allows guests to see through to the master bedroom. The decor is rustic and nature-inspired, lots of leather, wood, bone elements, etc., but it's tied together will sleek, modern elements like the blue velvet armchair.

Mountain Home on Lake Pend Oreille

Hendricks Architecture

Great Room with view of Lake Pend Oreille. Featuring fireplace with large stone surround and heavy timber trusses. Photo by Karl Neumann.
Mid-sized country open concept living room in Seattle with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and wood.

Bachelor Gulch mountain home

Basso Interiors Inc

Sophisticated living area to enjoy the Colorado views. Benjamin Moore Pashmina allowed us to keep the existing wood trim and update it to a fresh new look. A mix of the client's existing wood and leather accent pieces are together with a more modern chaise.

Pure Michigaas

Jaffe Architecture + Interiors

Photo of a large country open concept living room in Chicago with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Modern Farmhouse

JRP Design & Remodel

Our clients wanted the ultimate modern farmhouse custom dream home. They found property in the Santa Rosa Valley with an existing house on 3 ½ acres. They could envision a new home with a pool, a barn, and a place to raise horses. JRP and the clients went all in, sparing no expense. Thus, the old house was demolished and the couple’s dream home began to come to fruition. The result is a simple, contemporary layout with ample light thanks to the open floor plan. When it comes to a modern farmhouse aesthetic, it’s all about neutral hues, wood accents, and furniture with clean lines. Every room is thoughtfully crafted with its own personality. Yet still reflects a bit of that farmhouse charm. Their considerable-sized kitchen is a union of rustic warmth and industrial simplicity. The all-white shaker cabinetry and subway backsplash light up the room. All white everything complimented by warm wood flooring and matte black fixtures. The stunning custom Raw Urth reclaimed steel hood is also a star focal point in this gorgeous space. Not to mention the wet bar area with its unique open shelves above not one, but two integrated wine chillers. It’s also thoughtfully positioned next to the large pantry with a farmhouse style staple: a sliding barn door. The master bathroom is relaxation at its finest. Monochromatic colors and a pop of pattern on the floor lend a fashionable look to this private retreat. Matte black finishes stand out against a stark white backsplash, complement charcoal veins in the marble looking countertop, and is cohesive with the entire look. The matte black shower units really add a dramatic finish to this luxurious large walk-in shower. Photographer: Andrew - OpenHouse VC

Winnipesaukee

Bloom Architecture

View of Living Room with full height windows facing Lake WInnipesaukee. A biofuel fireplace is anchored by a custom concrete bench and pine soffit.
Photo of a large country open concept living room in Manchester with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, brown floor and wood.

Buchanan River House

Searl Lamaster Howe Architects

Hand rubbed blackened steel frames the fiireplace and a recessed niche for extra wood. A reclaimed beam serves as the mantle. the lower ceilinged area to the right is a more intimate secondary seating area.

Modern European Residence

Deep River Partners

Creating an intimate space, when the great room flows to the dining room and kitchen, is felt in the coziness of the details that define each room. The transitional background is layered with furnishing stylings that lean to traditional, with a comfortable elegance. The blue and cream palette is derived from the rug, and blue is brought up to the window drapery to focus and frame the view to exterior. A wood coffee table reflects the caramel ceiling beams, and darker leather ottoman provides contrast and offers durability. Ceiling heights are lowered by perimeter soffits which allow for beams to define the space, and also conceal an automated shade to control the level of natural light. The floor lamp and tree provide additional verticality to ground and define the space from the nearby dining room and kitchen.

Mountainside View

Backdrop Interior Design

Large country enclosed living room with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and timber.

3 Barn Farm

Elizabeth Drake of Drake Interiors Limited

This is an example of a country open concept living room in Other with a library, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

Sahlin Farms Residence

Purple Cherry Architects

The living room presents clean lines, natural materials, and an assortment of keepsakes from the owners' extensive travels.
Large country open concept living room in Baltimore with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and vaulted.

Saratoga

Melissa Nierman Designs

Inspiration for an expansive country open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor, timber, planked wall panelling and a freestanding tv.

Rocky Mountain Retreat

TEA2 Architects

Inspiration for a country open concept living room in Denver with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, exposed beam and vaulted.

New Farmhouse - In Law Apartment

DeBaker Design Group, Ltd.

First floor of In-Law apartment with Private Living Room, Kitchen and Bedroom Suite.
Inspiration for a small country enclosed living room in Chicago with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in media wall, brown floor and timber.

Modern Medina Two-Story

Swanson Homes

Tucked into the wooded conservation land of Deer Hill Preserve, this stunning residence provides scenic, spacious, and secluded living. The modern exterior of this home is met with similar organic materials and textures throughout the interior–like white oak and natural limestone, as well as soft, neutral colors like white, beige, gray, and black that blend together to create a warm and cozy atmosphere.

Winnipesaukee

Bloom Architecture

View of Living Room with full height windows facing Lake WInnipesaukee. A biofuel fireplace is anchored by a custom concrete bench and pine soffit.
Inspiration for a large country open concept living room in Manchester with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, brown floor and wood.

Walnut Grove

TOTAL CONCEPTS

Inspiration for a country open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

All Ceiling Designs Country Living Room Design Photos

A living room, often referred to as a lounge room in Australia and New Zealand, is the hub of the home. If you only have one living room in the house, it’s likely to serve multiple purposes: be it a place to watch TV, play games, spend quality time with family or hang out with friends. If you have the luxury of two living areas, one is usually a formal living room or lounge room, reserved for reading, relaxing and entertaining. A successful country living room design is inviting, has enough seating for the whole clan – a comfortable couch is a must – and encourages conversation. Browse photos on Houzz for living room layouts, furniture and decor, and strike up a conversation with the interior designers or architects of your favourite picks. For even more country living room ideas, check out the Stories section on Houzz.

Which country living room layouts will work best for you?

Every living area will have design challenges. A long, narrow lounge room, for example, risks looking like a hallway if furniture is lined up against the walls. Instead, opt for small furniture items, like a cosy two-seater couch, and create various focal points throughout the space. In square living rooms, a symmetrical layout encourages a formal setting. Place seating on either side of the room, with a focal point in the middle to pull the room together. For a truly intimate vibe, replace your couch with some occasional chairs positioned around a coffee table or ottoman. This will make the main focus conversation. An open-plan home – one where the lines are blurred between kitchen, dining and living – may require a layout that focuses on definition. You’ll want to make sure furniture doesn’t block the flow between spaces, and instead use something like an area rug to create zones.

How can you decorate your living room?

The living room can be a place in which to show off your personality, but if you want a timeless living room scheme, stick to neutral walls, couches and ottomans. Colour can be added through accessories, and is a lot more interchangeable! Rugs, cushions and throws are great for adding colour, while mirrors, lamps and ceiling lights will set the mood. Make your country living room unique by including family heirlooms and photos. For a polished look, try creating a coffee table vignette – you could use books as pedestals or group items together on a tray. Try adding a vase, a mixture of round and rectangular objects and some books.

What are some small living room ideas?

Small living room designs can be tricky to work with, but aren’t doomed to fail. Often, you just have to get creative with furniture. An open-back chaise can create a sense of spaciousness, while small side tables paired together can substitute a coffee table. Even better, an ottoman can be used as a footrest, coffee table or extra seating. Big furniture items like the couch are best kept in light colours, and if there’s room for a coffee table, a glass-top one is best. If you have two spaces in one – perhaps your country living room sits in front of a single-wall kitchen – make sure they are connected by decor, colour and style. For definition, just add area rugs, or use your couch as a dividing wall. It’s worth having a few furniture pieces, whether a bookshelf, couch or entertainment unit, in the same colour as the walls, too, so they blend into the room and visually expand the space.

Is open-plan living for you?

Today’s homes often embrace open-plan living, whereby the living room runs off the kitchen and/or dining areas. Open-plan living allows greater functionality, but can risk creating a vast, soulless space if not done right. To avoid a cavernous feel in an open-plan design, define areas with furniture, rugs and lighting, or consider using a wall divider. Also be sure to keep flooring, lighting and materials consistent throughout, for cohesiveness. Noise may be an issue – someone banging pots and pans while you’re watching TV, for example – so include lots of soft country furnishings, such as rugs, curtains and couches to help absorb the noise. You will also need to factor in plenty of storage, so mess is kept at bay.