Charnwood Island II in a traditional brick fireplace
Inspiration for a country living room in Other with brick floors, a wood stove and a brick fireplace surround.

Una casa senza tempo

ELENA VIDA ARCHITETTO

ph. Aurora di Girolamo
This is an example of a mid-sized country open concept living room in Other with brick floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and white walls.

Wohnen im alten Pferdestall

Geipel Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized country living room in Hamburg with multi-coloured walls, brick floors and brown floor.

Una casa senza tempo

ELENA VIDA ARCHITETTO

ph. Aurora di Girolamo
Mid-sized country open concept living room in Other with beige walls, brick floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Residence at La Crema

ramsay photography

Beautifully restored wood burning stove. © 2016 ramsay photography
Country living room in San Francisco with brown walls, brick floors, a wood stove and a brick fireplace surround.

Dune Crest

VanderMeulen Builders

Large bay window
This is an example of a country living room in Grand Rapids with brick floors, a brick fireplace surround and red floor.

Breakfast room

Tim Bowdin Bespoke Furniture & Cabinets

An unloved space leading from the kitchen has been transformed into a cozy breakfast room by adding beautiful dressers and bookcases. Integrated led lighting soften the room making it warm and inviting.

Spring Farmhouse Remodel

Wilhite Millworks

Inspiration for a country living room in Austin with brick floors, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

Columbus, Ohio 2

Behal Sampson Dietz

Country enclosed living room in Columbus with brick floors.

Vinton Stone

United Masonry Systems

We still had clean up pending but as seen in the pictures all was well.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country open concept living room in New Orleans with a music area, multi-coloured walls, brick floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, multi-coloured floor, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

Barrio Libre

Interior Trends Remodel & Design

Design ideas for a large country open concept living room in Phoenix with brick floors.

Accacias

Cocottes Studio

This is an example of a mid-sized country living room in Paris with white walls, brick floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and exposed beam.

Tupper Lake Residence

Dillon Kyle Architects (DKA)

Casey Dunn Photography
This is an example of a large country formal living room in Houston with white walls, brick floors and red floor.

Tupper Lake Residence

Dillon Kyle Architects (DKA)

Casey Dunn Photography
This is an example of a large country formal enclosed living room in Houston with green walls and brick floors.

Rustic Living Room

Country living room in Baltimore with brown walls, brick floors and a standard fireplace.

My Houzz: 140 year old mud brick home

Jeni Lee

Dune Crest

VanderMeulen Builders

Open concept living room into the kitchen/dining room area.
This is an example of a country open concept living room in Grand Rapids with brick floors, red floor and exposed beam.

Dune Crest

VanderMeulen Builders

Country open concept living room in Grand Rapids with brick floors, a brick fireplace surround, red floor and exposed beam.

Dune Crest

VanderMeulen Builders

Country open concept living room in Grand Rapids with red walls, brick floors, a brick fireplace surround, red floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

The Alaska Farmhouse

William Merriman Architects, LLC

Copyright 2017 William Merriman Architects. Photograph by Erica Rose Photography.
Mid-sized country formal enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, brick floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and red floor.

Country Living Room Design Photos with Brick Floors

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.