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

Farmhouse Living Room

Inspiration for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Burlington with a metal fireplace surround, no tv, white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and beige floor.

Fenêtres "gris graphite" pour une rénovation de charme

La Fenêtre Française par Atulam

Jeff Fanet
Country enclosed living room in Paris with black walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Modern Farm House

UpperTown Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Atlanta with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Belvue Lane Residence

William Guidero Planning and Design

Contractor: Legacy CDM Inc. | Interior Designer: Kim Woods & Trish Bass | Photographer: Jola Photography
Mid-sized country formal enclosed living room in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Cougar Mountain Interior

Phinney Ridge Painting

This is an example of a country formal living room in Seattle with grey walls and a standard fireplace.

Modern Belle

Colby Construction

Inspiration for a country open concept living room in Milwaukee with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

64th Place

Rafterhouse

Photo of a country formal open concept living room in Phoenix with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Sonoma Farmhouse

Jennifer Tulley Architects

Photography by David Duncan Livingston
Design ideas for a country formal living room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and beige floor.

Franklin, TN Estate

Noble Johnson Architects

Great Room + folding glass doors that lead to a screend porch. Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
Large country open concept living room in Nashville with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

The Northfield at The Crossings at Sweetbriar

Landmark Homes

This 1-story home with open floorplan includes 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Stylish hardwood flooring flows from the Foyer through the main living areas. The Kitchen with slate appliances and quartz countertops with tile backsplash. Off of the Kitchen is the Dining Area where sliding glass doors provide access to the screened-in porch and backyard. The Family Room, warmed by a gas fireplace with stone surround and shiplap, includes a cathedral ceiling adorned with wood beams. The Owner’s Suite is a quiet retreat to the rear of the home and features an elegant tray ceiling, spacious closet, and a private bathroom with double bowl vanity and tile shower. To the front of the home is an additional bedroom, a full bathroom, and a private study with a coffered ceiling and barn door access.

Salon

Antoine Chatiliez

Salon, sol en pierre naturel Limestone, plafond caissons en sapin, et mur bardage barnwood.
This is an example of a country living room in Lyon with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Farmhouse Chic

Clive Daniel Home

Photo of a country living room with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and beige floor.

Kenwood Estate

User

Large country formal open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Tracy Smith LWP Advisory - Modern Farmhouse Remodel

Wilson Lighting

Nichole Kennelly Photography
Design ideas for a large country formal open concept living room in Kansas City with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Yellowstone Club Residence

Tate Interiors

Longview Studios
Inspiration for a country formal living room in Other with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and orange floor.

ALMADEN

Jula Cole Design

Fully renovated ranch style house. Layout has been opened to provide open concept living. Custom stained beams
Photo of a large country formal open concept living room in San Diego with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and beige floor.

Stone Interiors & Exteriors

Eagle Stone & Brick, Inc.

Design ideas for a large country open concept living room in St Louis with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

French Normandy Chateau

Bankston May Associates

Conversational seating
Design ideas for a large country formal open concept living room in Houston with light hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, white walls, a standard fireplace and beige floor.

Jackson Hole

Zoske Construction

Karl Neumann Photography
This is an example of a large country open concept living room in Other with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, beige walls, no tv and brown floor.

Country Living Room Design Photos with a Standard Fireplace

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.