Photo of a country living room in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Lark Court

Cairn Construction Group

Photo of a country living room in Denver.

Modern Farmhouse | 2019 Dry Creek Parade

Solitude Homes

Photo of a large country open concept living room in Boise with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Living Room Hardwood Floors

CMC Hardwood Floors

European Oak supplied, installed, sanded and finished on site with Rubio Monocoat custom blend finish.
Inspiration for a country formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Farmhouse Family Room Update

Moore House Interiors, LLC

Photography by Grace Laird Photography
Photo of a large country enclosed living room in Houston.

Piedmont Renovation

The Brooks & Studio

This is an example of a country living room in Atlanta.

Spacious Modern Ranch

A la Maison Home and Lifestyle LLC

Country open concept living room in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.

North Lincoln Hinsdale

Plain & Posh

The homeowners wanted to open up their living and kitchen area to create a more open plan. We relocated doors and tore open a wall to make that happen. New cabinetry and floors where installed and the ceiling and fireplace where painted. This home now functions the way it should for this young family!

Modern Farmhouse with views of Prior Lake

Sustainable Nine Design + Build

Inspiration for a country formal living room in Minneapolis with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and no tv.

Modern Farmhouse

JRP Design & Remodel

Our clients wanted the ultimate modern farmhouse custom dream home. They found property in the Santa Rosa Valley with an existing house on 3 ½ acres. They could envision a new home with a pool, a barn, and a place to raise horses. JRP and the clients went all in, sparing no expense. Thus, the old house was demolished and the couple’s dream home began to come to fruition. The result is a simple, contemporary layout with ample light thanks to the open floor plan. When it comes to a modern farmhouse aesthetic, it’s all about neutral hues, wood accents, and furniture with clean lines. Every room is thoughtfully crafted with its own personality. Yet still reflects a bit of that farmhouse charm. Their considerable-sized kitchen is a union of rustic warmth and industrial simplicity. The all-white shaker cabinetry and subway backsplash light up the room. All white everything complimented by warm wood flooring and matte black fixtures. The stunning custom Raw Urth reclaimed steel hood is also a star focal point in this gorgeous space. Not to mention the wet bar area with its unique open shelves above not one, but two integrated wine chillers. It’s also thoughtfully positioned next to the large pantry with a farmhouse style staple: a sliding barn door. The master bathroom is relaxation at its finest. Monochromatic colors and a pop of pattern on the floor lend a fashionable look to this private retreat. Matte black finishes stand out against a stark white backsplash, complement charcoal veins in the marble looking countertop, and is cohesive with the entire look. The matte black shower units really add a dramatic finish to this luxurious large walk-in shower. Photographer: Andrew - OpenHouse VC

Cuervo Paluxy Ranch

Jan Jones LLC

Inspiration for a country open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, a standard fireplace and grey floor.

Upper Emerald Lake Modern Farmhouse • Atelier Noël

Atelier Noël, Inc.

Inspiration for a country open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Farmhouse Living Room

Photo of a country formal living room in Austin with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

California Dreamin'

NUMI Build

The Salty Shutters
Country open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Greener Pastures | Oregon City Home Addition

Mountainwood Homes

Living to the kitchen to dining room view.
Design ideas for an expansive country open concept living room in Portland with a library, white walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, brown floor and exposed beam.

Cottagewood Gables

Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.

Contractor: Kyle Hunt & Partners Interior Design: Alecia Stevens Interiors Landscape Architect: Yardscapes, Inc. Photography: Spacecrafting
This is an example of a country living room in Minneapolis with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

The Destination

Younger Homes

Design ideas for a large country open concept living room in Austin with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Mahogany Project

Remedy Design Firm

Inspiration for a country living room in Salt Lake City.

Walnut New Construction

Fiorella Design, LLC

Large country open concept living room in San Francisco with yellow walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Black and White and Neutral All Over

Lauren DeBello Interiors

Country living room in Nashville.

Country White Living Room Design Photos

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.