Designed in sharp contrast to the glass walled living room above, this space sits partially underground. Precisely comfy for movie night.
Photo of a large country enclosed living room in Chicago with beige walls, slate floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, black floor, wood and wood walls.

Rustic Modern Pod Home

Cannarsa Structure and Design

Inspiration for a country open concept living room with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Glen Arbor Modern Farmhouse

Wild Rose Interiors

Royal Lion
Design ideas for a country living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

Farmhouse Living Room

Design ideas for a large country open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor, no fireplace and no tv.

New house build

20andahalf

Mid-sized country formal open concept living room in Denver with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

Menlo Park

Jennifer Robin Interiors

Paul Dyer Photography
Design ideas for a country formal living room in San Francisco with white walls, a ribbon fireplace and no tv.

Herring Creek Farmhouse

Patrick Ahearn Architect

Design ideas for a mid-sized country enclosed living room in Boston with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Sausalito, CA

Urrutia Design

URRUTIA DESIGN Photography by Matt Sartain
Design ideas for a country living room in San Francisco with grey walls.

Great Room

Peace Design

Photo of a country living room in Other with a stone fireplace surround, medium hardwood floors and a standard fireplace.

THE RANCHER on IRON HORSE

Collaborative Design + ARCH406

Phil Bell
Design ideas for a small country open concept living room in Other with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

AFTER Farmhouse Living Room Renovation

Duquette and Company, Inc.

AFTER! Photography credit: JAMIE SOLOMON
Design ideas for a mid-sized country enclosed living room in Portland Maine with green walls, medium hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Barn Conversion, Manor Farm House, Glanvilles Wootton

Proctor Watts Cole Rutter

Geoff Cole - PWCR
Country living room in Dorset with slate floors.

Ridge Home

Lyn's Design Style

Large country living room in Boise with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and grey floor.

Wimberely Farmhouse

April Interiors

Living Room
Inspiration for a country living room in Austin with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Pepper Shack

Unique Homestays

Photo of a mid-sized country open concept living room in Hampshire with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and vaulted.

MDM Landscape

Paragon Residential Design

Inspiration for a country living room in Dallas.

Globally Inspired Timber Loft

Chi Renovation & Design

To create a global infusion-style, in this Chicago loft we utilized colorful textiles, richly colored furniture, and modern furniture, patterns, and colors. Project designed by Skokie renovation firm, Chi Renovation & Design - general contractors, kitchen and bath remodelers, and design & build company. They serve the Chicago area and its surrounding suburbs, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Skokie, Evanston, Wilmette, and all the way up to Lake Forest. For more about Chi Renovation & Design, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/portfolio/globally-inspired-timber-loft/

Lynnfield Farmhouse - Cummings Architects

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

When Cummings Architects first met with the owners of this understated country farmhouse, the building’s layout and design was an incoherent jumble. The original bones of the building were almost unrecognizable. All of the original windows, doors, flooring, and trims – even the country kitchen – had been removed. Mathew and his team began a thorough design discovery process to find the design solution that would enable them to breathe life back into the old farmhouse in a way that acknowledged the building’s venerable history while also providing for a modern living by a growing family. The redesign included the addition of a new eat-in kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, wrap around porch, and stone fireplaces. To begin the transforming restoration, the team designed a generous, twenty-four square foot kitchen addition with custom, farmers-style cabinetry and timber framing. The team walked the homeowners through each detail the cabinetry layout, materials, and finishes. Salvaged materials were used and authentic craftsmanship lent a sense of place and history to the fabric of the space. The new master suite included a cathedral ceiling showcasing beautifully worn salvaged timbers. The team continued with the farm theme, using sliding barn doors to separate the custom-designed master bath and closet. The new second-floor hallway features a bold, red floor while new transoms in each bedroom let in plenty of light. A summer stair, detailed and crafted with authentic details, was added for additional access and charm. Finally, a welcoming farmer’s porch wraps around the side entry, connecting to the rear yard via a gracefully engineered grade. This large outdoor space provides seating for large groups of people to visit and dine next to the beautiful outdoor landscape and the new exterior stone fireplace. Though it had temporarily lost its identity, with the help of the team at Cummings Architects, this lovely farmhouse has regained not only its former charm but also a new life through beautifully integrated modern features designed for today’s family. Photo by Eric Roth

Mountain Star Custom Home (A)

RA Nelson LLC

A curved steel trellis leads guests through a stone entry portal to a loft like entry/gallery space created by a freestanding art wall contrasted by the organic stone wall of the living room’s sculptural fireplace.

Rustic

Expert Flooring Solutions

Armstrong
This is an example of a mid-sized country formal open concept living room in Las Vegas with green walls and medium hardwood floors.

Country Green 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.