Vance Fox
Photo of a large country open concept living room in Sacramento with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Bragg Hill

MaMo Architects

Jeffrey Totoro Photography
Design ideas for a large country living room in Philadelphia with medium hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround and a standard fireplace.

Classic Cotswold Home

Gasson & Phillips Interiors

This listed property underwent a redesign, creating a home that truly reflects the timeless beauty of the Cotswolds. We added layers of texture through the use of natural materials, colours sympathetic to the surroundings to bring warmth and rustic antique pieces.

Drawing Room

Nefarious Design

Small country formal enclosed living room in London with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

Living Room

Trilogy Construction, Inc.

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

Morningview

Emily Dyer Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Nashville with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Living Room

CS Thomas Construction

Reclaimed timber beams, hardwood floor, and brick fireplace.
Photo of a country living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Litchfield County Farmhouse

Joshua Smith Inc

This is an example of a country enclosed living room in Bridgeport with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and beige floor.

Evergreen Design and Decor

MARGARITA BRAVO

Our Denver studio designed this home to reflect the stunning mountains that it is surrounded by. See how we did it. --- Project designed by Denver, Colorado interior designer Margarita Bravo. She serves Denver as well as surrounding areas such as Cherry Hills Village, Englewood, Greenwood Village, and Bow Mar. For more about MARGARITA BRAVO, click here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/portfolio/mountain-chic-modern-rustic-home-denver/

The Magnolia - Great Room to Kitchen

Drewett Works

WINNER: Silver Award – One-of-a-Kind Custom or Spec 4,001 – 5,000 sq ft, Best in American Living Awards, 2019 Affectionately called The Magnolia, a reference to the architect's Southern upbringing, this project was a grass roots exploration of farmhouse architecture. Located in Phoenix, Arizona’s idyllic Arcadia neighborhood, the home gives a nod to the area’s citrus orchard history. Echoing the past while embracing current millennial design expectations, this just-complete speculative family home hosts four bedrooms, an office, open living with a separate “dirty kitchen”, and the Stone Bar. Positioned in the Northwestern portion of the site, the Stone Bar provides entertainment for the interior and exterior spaces. With retracting sliding glass doors and windows above the bar, the space opens up to provide a multipurpose playspace for kids and adults alike. Nearly as eyecatching as the Camelback Mountain view is the stunning use of exposed beams, stone, and mill scale steel in this grass roots exploration of farmhouse architecture. White painted siding, white interior walls, and warm wood floors communicate a harmonious embrace in this soothing, family-friendly abode. Project Details // The Magnolia House Architecture: Drewett Works Developer: Marc Development Builder: Rafterhouse Interior Design: Rafterhouse Landscape Design: Refined Gardens Photographer: ProVisuals Media Awards Silver Award – One-of-a-Kind Custom or Spec 4,001 – 5,000 sq ft, Best in American Living Awards, 2019 Featured In “The Genteel Charm of Modern Farmhouse Architecture Inspired by Architect C.P. Drewett,” by Elise Glickman for Iconic Life, Nov 13, 2019

Victorian Country House

Laura Passey Interiors Ltd

Drawing Room
This is an example of a large country enclosed living room in London with pink walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and wallpaper.

Greenlea

Visbeen Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized country open concept living room in Grand Rapids with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

Northwoods Home

Luxe Nest

Photo of a country living room in Chicago with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and wood.

Transitional Rustic Custom Home-Great Room, Fireplace

Payne & Payne Builders

Great room with fireplace
Large country open concept living room in Cleveland with grey walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Lakeside Retreat

City Homes, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized country enclosed living room in Minneapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a concealed tv and brown floor.

Maison de montagne

User

This is an example of a small country enclosed living room in Toulouse with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and wood walls.

Rose Valley Renovation

Showhomes of the Main Line

Design ideas for a large country enclosed living room in Philadelphia with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Jack Pine Lodge

Dan J. Heid - Planning & Design

Jack Pine Lodge - Nisswa, MN - Dan J. Heid Planning & Design LLC - Designer of Unique Homes & Creative Structures
This is an example of a mid-sized country open concept living room in Minneapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

The Barn

Paul Uhlmann Architects

This residence was designed to be a rural weekend getaway for a city couple and their children. The idea of ‘The Barn’ was embraced, as the building was intended to be an escape for the family to go and enjoy their horses. The ground floor plan has the ability to completely open up and engage with the sprawling lawn and grounds of the property. This also enables cross ventilation, and the ability of the family’s young children and their friends to run in and out of the building as they please. Cathedral-like ceilings and windows open up to frame views to the paddocks and bushland below. As a weekend getaway and when other families come to stay, the bunkroom upstairs is generous enough for multiple children. The rooms upstairs also have skylights to watch the clouds go past during the day, and the stars by night. Australian hardwood has been used extensively both internally and externally, to reference the rural setting.

Kellogg Farmhouse

Murphy & Co. Design

Inspiration for a country living room in Minneapolis with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround 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.