Interior Design by Pamala Deikel Design Photos by Paul Rollis
This is an example of a large country formal open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Great Room

Lauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors

Large country open concept living room in Denver with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Perfect Wall House

Rauser Design

Casey Dunn
This is an example of a small country open concept living room in Austin with a wood stove, white walls and light hardwood floors.

Durham NC Home

Dhinoy Studios

Warm white living room accented with natural jute rug and linen furniture. White brick fireplace with wood mantle compliments light tone wood floors.

Meridian, Idaho Clark Falls Modern Farmhouse

Gardner Homes

Light hardwood floors flow from room to room on the first level. Oil-rubbed bronze light fixtures add a sense of eclectic elegance to the farmhouse setting. Horizontal stair railings give a modern touch to the farmhouse nostalgia. Stained wooden beams contrast beautifully with the crisp white tongue and groove ceiling. A barn door conceals a private, well-lit office or homework nook with bespoke shelving.

Rustic Zen

Locati Architects

Rustic Zen Residence by Locati Architects, Interior Design by Cashmere Interior, Photography by Audrey Hall
Photo of a country formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors and grey 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.

great room with addition

AXIS Productions

the great room was enlarged to the south - past the medium toned wood post and beam is new space. the new addition helps shade the patio below while creating a more usable living space. To the right of the new fireplace was the existing front door. Now there is a graceful seating area to welcome visitors. The wood ceiling was reused from the existing home. WoodStone Inc, General Contractor Home Interiors, Cortney McDougal, Interior Design Draper White Photography

Meadowdale

JPStyles

Inspiration for a large country formal enclosed living room in Baltimore with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

winter park mountain home

jennifer rhode design

Design ideas for a large country open concept living room in Denver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and wood.

Bohème Chic

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Design ideas for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Paris with white walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Modern Homestead Living Room

Kelley Design Group

Open concept living room with neutral colors, floor to ceiling windows and stone fireplace.
Inspiration for a country open concept living room in Austin with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Surfside Farmhouse

interiorstyle

Sofa, chairs, Ottoman- ABODE Half Moon Bay
Design ideas for a country living room in San Francisco with grey walls, light hardwood floors, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Elegant Farmhouse Project

Alison Giese Interiors

Photo of a large country enclosed living room in Austin with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a concealed tv.

Living Room Remodel

Blueprint Dreams LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized country enclosed living room in New York with a library, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and timber.

Farmhouse Living Room

Design ideas for a country formal open concept living room in Austin with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Farmhouse Living Room

This is an example of a large country open concept living room in Denver with a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, white walls, brown floor and light hardwood floors.

Modern Farm House

UpperTown Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Atlanta with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Red Ledges

Studio McGee

This is an example of a large country open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls and light hardwood floors.

Great Room

Rim Rock Renovations

Living Room
Expansive country open concept living room in Seattle with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Country Living Room Design Photos with Light Hardwood 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.