This homeowner was looking for a way to elevate their living room. When they bought this home in Florida, they knew they wanted to add a Fireplace somewhere and give themselves the same cozy feelings they are used to from their northern home. We advised on location, placement, and style of this beautiful feature wall. All they needed was the perfect tile, a fantastic piece of live-edge wood, a pop-in fireplace, and a man-approved TV. We worked in partnership with Start to Finish, Inc in Parrish, Fl. Photos by Visual Edge Photography in Sarasota, Fl.

615 Begonia Corona Del Mar

Building Worx,Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized country formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Handcrafted Mantels

Reclaimed Wood San Diego

Reclaimed Douglas Fir Mantle
Photo of a country formal living room in San Diego with white walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Lakeside Cottage

At Home Design LLC

Photo of a small country open concept living room in Bridgeport with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and no tv.

Pinehurst Farms 1.5 Story Modern Farmhouse

Rautmann Custom Homes

Design ideas for a large country open concept living room in Milwaukee with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a concealed tv, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

LEYLAND PARK DRIVE

Tomlinson Kitchen and Bath

Design ideas for a large country open concept living room in San Francisco with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, grey floor and exposed beam.

Flower Streets

Blackband Design

Build: Graystone Custom Builders, Interior Design: Blackband Design, Photography: Ryan Garvin
Inspiration for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

HOUSE AND STUDIO, CHILMARK

MacNelly Cohen Architects P.C.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country formal open concept living room in Boston with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Salón Comedor

Misture - Interiorismo y Paisajismo

Design ideas for a small country open concept living room in Madrid with terra-cotta floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround and orange floor.

VanAken Renovation - Hardwood, Cabinetry, Quartz, Tile & LVP

Cochrane Floors & More

Perfect for busy families and styles that embrace the beauty of nature, this character filled rustic hardwood is the way to go. Large filled knots with a matte finish really showcase the style of this stunning white oak hardwood.

Margaret - Farmhouse

Visbeen Architects

Builder: Homes by True North Interior Designer: L. Rose Interiors Photographer: M-Buck Studio This charming house wraps all of the conveniences of a modern, open concept floor plan inside of a wonderfully detailed modern farmhouse exterior. The front elevation sets the tone with its distinctive twin gable roofline and hipped main level roofline. Large forward facing windows are sheltered by a deep and inviting front porch, which is further detailed by its use of square columns, rafter tails, and old world copper lighting. Inside the foyer, all of the public spaces for entertaining guests are within eyesight. At the heart of this home is a living room bursting with traditional moldings, columns, and tiled fireplace surround. Opposite and on axis with the custom fireplace, is an expansive open concept kitchen with an island that comfortably seats four. During the spring and summer months, the entertainment capacity of the living room can be expanded out onto the rear patio featuring stone pavers, stone fireplace, and retractable screens for added convenience. When the day is done, and it’s time to rest, this home provides four separate sleeping quarters. Three of them can be found upstairs, including an office that can easily be converted into an extra bedroom. The master suite is tucked away in its own private wing off the main level stair hall. Lastly, more entertainment space is provided in the form of a lower level complete with a theatre room and exercise space.

Modern Farmhouse in Minnetonka

Destiny Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized country formal open concept living room in Minneapolis with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor, grey walls, a concealed tv and a tile fireplace surround.

The Sunroom Project

Farmer's Daughter Interiors & Design

Photo of a country living room in Other with ceramic floors, a tile fireplace surround and grey floor.

Tall Cedar - Living Room

SketchPad House Plans

This is an example of a large country open concept living room in Grand Rapids with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Coach's Quarters

Irwin Construction, LLC

Darby Kate Photography
Design ideas for a large country open concept living room in Dallas with grey walls, slate floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Reclaimed rustic style mantel, hewn beam mantels

Custom Corners LLC

This mantel we built to fit over an existing mantel. Shipped out and installed by the home owner. Thank you for the picture!
Inspiration for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Other with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and beige floor.

Sequoia - Ten Trails Model Showplex

Lennar Seattle

Cozy living room space with gas fireplace and large window for a ton of natural light!
Design ideas for a mid-sized country formal open concept living room in Seattle with beige walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

111430 Beggs Ct

Molly's Marketplace, a home renovation's paradise

Molly's Marketplace custom built this Farmhouse Coffee Table from poplar hardwood and finished it in white and espresso colors.
Photo of a mid-sized country open concept living room in Orlando with grey walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and grey floor.

Contemporary Farmhouse

Cedar Hill Home and Design

This is an example of a country living room in Dallas with brown walls, vinyl floors, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Interior Design Inspiration

Hammer Design Build Remodel

Design ideas for a large country open concept living room in DC Metro with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and a tile fireplace surround.

Country Living Room Design Photos with a Tile 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.