Country open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam and vaulted.

Poco Bueno

Seven Custom Homes

Merrick Ailes - Photography
Country formal living room in Austin with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Family Room

Tindall Architecture Workshop

Photo by Firewater Photography. Designed during previous position as Residential Studio Director and Project Architect at LS3P Associates Ltd.
Large country open concept living room in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Red Ledges (Oquirrh Mountain Drive)

Timberidge Custom Homes

This is an example of a large country open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Meridian, Idaho Clark Falls Modern Farmhouse

Gardner Homes

This great room is filled with natural light thanks to the expansive windows and tall ceilings. Gorgeous beams and tongue/groove ceilings provide the perfect backdrop for the modern farmhouse esthetic. The horizontal stairway leading to the second level adds a slightly industrial touch to keep things fresh and modern, and compliments the updated gourmet kitchen. Floating built-in shelving allows the owners to personalize the space, while not detracting from the massive floor to ceiling brick fireplace that anchors the room.

Truckee - 02

MWA, Inc.

Formal living room with stained concrete floors. Photo: Macario Giraldo
Mid-sized country open concept living room in Sacramento with grey walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Puglia Farmhouse

Emily Andrews
Inspiration for a country open concept living room in Other with white walls, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace surround.

Vernacular Modern

Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.

Scott Amundson Photography
Photo of a country open concept living room in Minneapolis with concrete floors, a standard fireplace, brown walls, grey floor, vaulted, wood and wood walls.

Perfect Wall House

Rauser Design

Casey Dunn
This is an example of a small country open concept living room in Austin with a wood stove, white walls and light hardwood floors.

Lake Independence Homestead

Aspect Design Build

Douglas Fir tongue and groove + beams and two sided fireplace highlight this cozy, livable great room
Mid-sized country open concept living room in Minneapolis with white walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a corner tv and brown floor.

VZ LAKE HOUSE

JCM Architecture

Design ideas for a country open concept living room in Other with medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and brown floor.

Martis Camp Lot 584

Kelly & Stone Architects

Vance Fox
This is an example of a large country open concept living room in Sacramento with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and brown floor.

Barn Home Complete Remodel

Casino Co. Renovations

A barn home got a complete remodel and the result is breathtaking. Take a look at this moody lounge/living room area with an exposed white oak ceiling, chevron painted accent wall with recessed electric fireplace, rustic wood floors and countless customized touches.

Modern Farmhouse with views of Prior Lake

Sustainable Nine Design + Build

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.

Exquisite | Intricate

Abigail-Elise Interiors, Inc.

This is an example of a country open concept living room in Denver with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Living Room

GreenRose Design

Design ideas for a country living room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

Modern Rustic Dining Room With Unique Lighting

Eldorado Stone

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Reid Smith Architects, Big Sky Home Builders

Whitney Kamman Photography

Inspiration for a country living room in Other with brown walls, concrete floors and a ribbon fireplace.

Redding Cottage and Barn

Blansfield Builders, Inc.

Jim Furhmann
Mid-sized country living room in New York with a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

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.

All Fireplaces 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.