This living room got a total make over. Beautiful new gray laminate flooring. A fresh coat of paint on the walls. Paint color is Sherwin William Agreeable Gray. The fireplace used to just sit flush against the wall without a mantel. We added this beautiful gray patterned tile. Made a wood mantel, and then added shiplap. We ran the shiplap vertically to carry your eye all the way up to the ceiling.

Saint Helena Modern Farmhouse

Matt Friend

Photo of a large country open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, concrete floors, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Little Eden

Unique Homestays

Unique Home Stays
Small country enclosed living room in Glasgow with white walls, a freestanding tv, grey floor, a wood stove and a metal fireplace surround.

Ross House

Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized country formal open concept living room in San Francisco with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, grey floor and brown walls.

Modern Farmhouse

Infinite Home

Photo of a large country open concept living room in Atlanta with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Modern Farmhouse Living Room

Jenna Sue Design Co.

Jenna Sue
Photo of a large country open concept living room in Tampa with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and grey floor.

Vermont Residence

Touloukian Touloukian Inc

Anton Grassl
Inspiration for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Boston with a library, concrete floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

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Marc Loustalot - Feelink

This is an example of a mid-sized country open concept living room with brown walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, no tv, grey floor, exposed beam and decorative wall panelling.

Rustic Living Room

Photo of a mid-sized country open concept living room in Other with carpet, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround, grey floor and brown walls.

Organic Modern Mountain Home

Living Stone Design + Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Other with white walls, carpet, no fireplace and grey floor.

Mullan Trail Road, Coeur d'Alene

Nest Designs

For the living room, we chose to keep it open and airy. The large fan adds visual interest while all of the furnishings remained neutral. The wall color is Functional Gray from Sherwin Williams. The fireplace was covered in American Clay in order to give it the look of concrete. We had custom benches made out of reclaimed barn wood that flank either side of the fireplace. The TV is on a mount that can be pulled out from the wall and swivels, when the TV is not being watched, it can easily be pushed back away.

Old Farm Road Project

Yvonne Christensen Design

This is an example of a country open concept living room in Salt Lake City with a music area, blue walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, no tv and grey floor.

Bovina House

kimberly peck architect

The goal of this project was to build a house that would be energy efficient using materials that were both economical and environmentally conscious. Due to the extremely cold winter weather conditions in the Catskills, insulating the house was a primary concern. The main structure of the house is a timber frame from an nineteenth century barn that has been restored and raised on this new site. The entirety of this frame has then been wrapped in SIPs (structural insulated panels), both walls and the roof. The house is slab on grade, insulated from below. The concrete slab was poured with a radiant heating system inside and the top of the slab was polished and left exposed as the flooring surface. Fiberglass windows with an extremely high R-value were chosen for their green properties. Care was also taken during construction to make all of the joints between the SIPs panels and around window and door openings as airtight as possible. The fact that the house is so airtight along with the high overall insulatory value achieved from the insulated slab, SIPs panels, and windows make the house very energy efficient. The house utilizes an air exchanger, a device that brings fresh air in from outside without loosing heat and circulates the air within the house to move warmer air down from the second floor. Other green materials in the home include reclaimed barn wood used for the floor and ceiling of the second floor, reclaimed wood stairs and bathroom vanity, and an on-demand hot water/boiler system. The exterior of the house is clad in black corrugated aluminum with an aluminum standing seam roof. Because of the extremely cold winter temperatures windows are used discerningly, the three largest windows are on the first floor providing the main living areas with a majestic view of the Catskill mountains.

Aspen Winter Retreat

BK Interior Design

This Aspen retreat boasts both grandeur and intimacy. By combining the warmth of cozy textures and warm tones with the natural exterior inspiration of the Colorado Rockies, this home brings new life to the majestic mountains.

Luxury Living on the Lake

Harvest Timber Specialty Products

Country open concept living room in Seattle with beige walls and grey floor.

Tall Pine Lake Cabin

Aldo Partners

Photo of a large country open concept living room in Other with concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

MM7 Ranch

rebaL design

Inspiration for a country living room in Denver with a home bar, white walls, concrete floors, no fireplace and grey floor.

Noir Peaks

The Ranch Mine

Photo by Roehner + Ryan
Inspiration for a country open concept living room in Phoenix with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and vaulted.

Ketchum Cabin Retreat

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The living, dining, and kitchen opt for views rather than walls. The living room is encircled by three, 16’ lift and slide doors, creating a room that feels comfortable sitting amongst the trees. Because of this the love and appreciation for the location are felt throughout the main floor. The emphasis on larger-than-life views is continued into the main sweet with a door for a quick escape to the wrap-around two-story deck.

Park Place

Vertical Arts Architecture

Design ideas for a large country open concept living room in Denver with white walls, concrete floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Country Living Room Design Photos with Grey Floor

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.