Mid-sized country formal open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

2017 Parade of Homes

Prairieland Homes

Mid-sized country open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Bohème Chic

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Mid-sized country open concept living room in Paris with white walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Atherton Residence

Lexie Saine Design

Large country formal open concept living room in San Francisco with black walls, light hardwood floors, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and vaulted.

Grade II* Listed Medieval Barn Conversion, Cornwall

The Bazeley Partnership

One of the only surviving examples of a 14thC agricultural building of this type in Cornwall, the ancient Grade II*Listed Medieval Tithe Barn had fallen into dereliction and was on the National Buildings at Risk Register. Numerous previous attempts to obtain planning consent had been unsuccessful, but a detailed and sympathetic approach by The Bazeley Partnership secured the support of English Heritage, thereby enabling this important building to begin a new chapter as a stunning, unique home designed for modern-day living. A key element of the conversion was the insertion of a contemporary glazed extension which provides a bridge between the older and newer parts of the building. The finished accommodation includes bespoke features such as a new staircase and kitchen and offers an extraordinary blend of old and new in an idyllic location overlooking the Cornish coast. This complex project required working with traditional building materials and the majority of the stone, timber and slate found on site was utilised in the reconstruction of the barn. Since completion, the project has been featured in various national and local magazines, as well as being shown on Homes by the Sea on More4. The project won the prestigious Cornish Buildings Group Main Award for ‘Maer Barn, 14th Century Grade II* Listed Tithe Barn Conversion to Family Dwelling’.

Gallery

MWA, Inc.

This is an example of a large country formal enclosed living room in Sacramento with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

cascina Sole

D3 architetti associati

Adriano Pecchio
Photo of a country open concept living room in Milan with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a ribbon fireplace and a plaster fireplace surround.

1870's Farm House Transformation

Van Cleave Architecture + Design

Large windows provide an abundance of natural light and gives amazing views of the farmland.
Photo of a small country open concept living room in Milwaukee with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.

Villa in Collina ML | Ristrutturazione totale villa 180mq

Architetto Marco Finardi

Photo of a mid-sized country open concept living room in Milan with a library, green walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and wood.

Bright Farmhouse

Kitchens Plus MT LLC

This is an example of a large country open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, beige floor and panelled walls.

Lakeside Living Residence

VFLA Architecture + Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Denver with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and beige floor.

2017 Parade of Homes

Prairieland Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized country open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

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Lavka-Design

This is an example of a country living room in Moscow with a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, coffered and wood walls.

Kenneth Lynch & Associates AIA

Photo of a mid-sized country open concept living room in Atlanta with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace surround.

Goldsmith

Duet Design Group

French Country Farmhouse Living Room, Photography by Susie Brenner
Photo of a large country open concept living room in Denver with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a concealed tv and brown floor.

Living Room

Amy Elizabeth Interiors

This complete living room re-design captures the heart of this four-bedroom family home. Using check fabrics, navy and soft green tones, this living room now portrays a cosy country feel. The room is brought to life through accessorising, showing off my client's personal style. Completed November 2018 - 4 bedroom house in Exeter, Devon.

Interior Doors

ELEVATIONS | Design Solutions by Myers

Visit Our Showroom 8000 Locust Mill St. Ellicott City, MD 21043 Metrie True Craft Interior Door - Designer: Donna Guerra, ASID Dallas, Texas, USA This room invokes a cozy, rustic feel with the beautiful look of vertical grain Fir from the True Craft Scene III elements. Large, wedge-shaped mouldings create a unique style around the room, including the crafting of the fireplace treatment. The custom oil finish was applied using a dry brush technique which highlights the Fir’s natural graining. The chair rail installed vertically, creates a unique wainscot that draws in your gaze. Finishing Details Gray finish uses a "white" oil and a dry brush gray stain technique Panel Moulding and inverted baseboard were layered together to form header over barn door hardware Doors painted in a grey satin finish with a muted green undertone The warmth and honesty of authentic, utilitarian design. There’s nothing quite like the aesthetic created by the Craftsman, Mission and Prairie Style movements. Simple, linear, direct. Use these elements as the setting to create a Southwest Style with sun-washed tones. Go Mountain Modern by dry brushing a cool grey stain. Create a mid-century Bungalow feel by letting the Fir grain show through a warm whitewashed paint. So many places to land when you start here.

Westport Custom Post & Beam

Segerson Builders

Custom sliding barn door with fireplace wood storage.
This is an example of an expansive country open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Shaw Floors

Baggett Carpet Service

Photo of a mid-sized country formal enclosed living room in Orange County with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and grey floor.

Hulls House

Create Perfect

Design ideas for a mid-sized country formal enclosed living room in Gloucestershire with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

Country Living Room Design Photos with a Plaster Fireplace Surround

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.