Richard Downer This Georgian property is in an outstanding location with open views over Dartmoor and the sea beyond. Our brief for this project was to transform the property which has seen many unsympathetic alterations over the years with a new internal layout, external renovation and interior design scheme to provide a timeless home for a young family. The property required extensive remodelling both internally and externally to create a home that our clients call their “forever home”. Our refurbishment retains and restores original features such as fireplaces and panelling while incorporating the client's personal tastes and lifestyle. More specifically a dramatic dining room, a hard working boot room and a study/DJ room were requested. The interior scheme gives a nod to the Georgian architecture while integrating the technology for today's living. Generally throughout the house a limited materials and colour palette have been applied to give our client's the timeless, refined interior scheme they desired. Granite, reclaimed slate and washed walnut floorboards make up the key materials. Less

Tezel Farmhouse

Ingram Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Austin with grey walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Photography: Chic Farmhouse - Sabetha, KS

Imagemakers, Inc

Imagemakers, Inc. - Colin MacMillan
This is an example of a small country formal enclosed living room in Kansas City with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and no tv.

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4th Avenue Carpentry & Construction

This is an example of a country open concept living room in Seattle with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and vaulted.

Custom Home: Hastings 2

Westridge Homes

Inspiration for a large country open concept living room in Other with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and timber.

Lowell New Home Build

Hauschild Custom Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized country formal open concept living room in Grand Rapids with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Modern Farmhouse

Owen Homes LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Kansas City with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Highland Village Transitional Farm House

Sterling Brook Custom Homes

Transitional farm house great room.
Photo of a large country open concept living room in Dallas with grey walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Chalet independiente Conde Orgaz

Bernado Luxury Houses

Gran salón con biblioteca
Photo of a large country living room in Madrid with a library, grey walls, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Brittwood

KCG Luxury Homes

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

Brittwood

KCG Luxury Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor and no tv.

Farmhouse Home with a Fashionable Interior

Noble Classic Homes

Ariana with ANM Photography
Inspiration for a large country open concept living room in Dallas with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Manor

Lisa Gabrielson Design

Lauren Rubinstein
Photo of a mid-sized country open concept living room in Atlanta with a library, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Traditional Farmhouse

McKinney Homes LLC

David White Photography
Inspiration for a large country open concept living room in Austin with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Modern Farmhouse Living Room

Jenna Sue Design Co.

Jenna Sue
This is an example 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.

Modern Farmhouse

Kathie Karsnia Interiors

Large country open concept living room in Minneapolis with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and vaulted.

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Tony Herring & Associates, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized country formal open concept living room in New Orleans with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and exposed beam.

Country Living

DFPPlanning&Design

Photo of a large country open concept living room in Minneapolis with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Réalisation 2018

GuillaumeH

Country enclosed living room in Angers with grey walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Farmhouse Chic

Aubrey Costello

Salvaged barn wood was transformed into these rustic double sliding barn doors that separate the transition into the master suite. Photo Credit - Studio Three Beau

Country Living Room Design Photos with Grey Walls

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.