Photo of a mid-sized country formal open concept living room in Gloucestershire with beige walls, a wood stove and brown floor.

Caserío Omagoieaskoa

BI BIlbao Interiorismo

Design ideas for a country open concept living room in Bilbao with a library, white walls, painted wood floors, a wood stove, a freestanding tv and grey floor.

Classic Fire Places

Afterglow Energy

Inspiration for a mid-sized country formal enclosed living room in Bridgeport with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Thatched Cottage

Fawn Interiors Studio

Our second project for this thatched cottage (approx age: 250 years old) was all the reception rooms. The colour palette had been set by the kitchen project and it was our task to create synergy between the rooms but, as one room leads on to another, create distinctive areas. As the relaxing sitting room existed, we could turn the living room into a cinema room, with large TV and 5.1 surround sound system. We chose a darker grey and harmonious colour palette for an optimum viewing scenario. And, thanks to the length of the room, we were also able to create a nook for listening to music, with interesting artwork and a place for the owner's unique valve amp. Storage needs were solved with mid-century modern sideboards and a bespoke slimline shelf under the TV made from eclipsia marble.

Go Home Bay Cabin

Ian MacDonald Architect Inc.

Tom Arban
Inspiration for a country open concept living room in Toronto with dark hardwood floors and a wood stove.

Hotel Alpenrose Arabba

melle-metzen architects

La stube con l'antica stufa
Mid-sized country living room in Venice with a library, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a wall-mounted tv, beige walls, beige floor, coffered and wood walls.

Village House

Glow Design Group

Fireplace at the Village house by GLOW design group. Photo Jack Lovel
Mid-sized country open concept living room in Melbourne with a home bar, white walls, carpet, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Victoria Beach Cottage

Monteyne Architecture Works Inc.

Lindsay Reid Photo
Design ideas for a small country enclosed living room in Other with white walls, ceramic floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround and grey floor.

Stufe collizzolli

Stufe Collizzolli

Inspiration for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Milan with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

The Dairy

Rendall & Wright

Images by Rachael Smith www.rachaelsmith.net
Mid-sized country formal open concept living room in London with grey walls, light hardwood floors and a wood stove.

wohnhaus s2

sebastian kolm architekturfotografie

sebastian kolm architekturfotografie
This is an example of a large country open concept living room in Nuremberg with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Grade II Listed Cottage: Sitting Room

Natalie Davies Interior Design

Currently living overseas, the owners of this stunning Grade II Listed stone cottage in the heart of the North York Moors set me the brief of designing the interiors. Renovated to a very high standard by the previous owner and a totally blank canvas, the brief was to create contemporary warm and welcoming interiors in keeping with the building’s history. To be used as a holiday let in the short term, the interiors needed to be high quality and comfortable for guests whilst at the same time, fulfilling the requirements of my clients and their young family to live in upon their return to the UK.

Hummingbird

Unique Homestays

Inspiration for a mid-sized country formal enclosed living room in Sussex with white walls, carpet, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround and beige floor.

Teme Cottage 3

Oliver Grahame Photography

Photo of a large country formal open concept living room in Gloucestershire with yellow walls, laminate floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

Living Room and Dining Room Makeover

User

Chris Snook
Small country open concept living room in London with white walls, carpet, a wood stove and a plaster fireplace surround.

The Barn

Mark Hardy

Mark Hardy
This is an example of a country living room in Hampshire with a wood stove.

LIVING ROOM | Open Plan Living Room

Studio Mônty

Reclaimed oak from a local architectural salvage yard was purchased for the floors. The wall lights and armchair are vintage. The chair was reupholstered in Designers Guild velvet and a hand-printed cushion was designed in bespoke colours. Original ceiling beams and exposed brick chimney breast add texture. The items on the shelves were all found in local antique shops.

RedHouse

Misiaszek Turpin pllc

The 800 square-foot guest cottage is located on the footprint of a slightly smaller original cottage that was built three generations ago. With a failing structural system, the existing cottage had a very low sloping roof, did not provide for a lot of natural light and was not energy efficient. Utilizing high performing windows, doors and insulation, a total transformation of the structure occurred. A combination of clapboard and shingle siding, with standout touches of modern elegance, welcomes guests to their cozy retreat. The cottage consists of the main living area, a small galley style kitchen, master bedroom, bathroom and sleeping loft above. The loft construction was a timber frame system utilizing recycled timbers from the Balsams Resort in northern New Hampshire. The stones for the front steps and hearth of the fireplace came from the existing cottage’s granite chimney. Stylistically, the design is a mix of both a “Cottage” style of architecture with some clean and simple “Tech” style features, such as the air-craft cable and metal railing system. The color red was used as a highlight feature, accentuated on the shed dormer window exterior frames, the vintage looking range, the sliding doors and other interior elements. Photographer: John Hession

Threshold Close Living Room

Dean Frost Photography

Dean Frost (Dean Frost Photography)
Mid-sized country living room in Other with grey walls, carpet, a wood stove and beige floor.

Heaters

Solid Rock Masonry

Inspiration for a country living room in San Diego with a wood stove and a stone fireplace surround.

Country Living Room Design Photos with a Wood Stove

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.