Large country formal open concept living room in Other with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Mill Creek Custom Home

Fishcamp Custom LLC.

The open design displays a custom brick fire place that fits perfectly into the log-style hand hewed logs with chinking and exposed log trusses.
Inspiration for a country open concept living room in Other with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, exposed beam, vaulted, wood and wood walls.

Twin Eagles - 1

Lacey Construction Ltd.

Gorgeous custom rental cabins built for the Sandpiper Resort in Harrison Mills, BC. Some key features include timber frame, quality Woodtone siding, and interior design finishes to create a luxury cabin experience. Photo by Brooklyn D Photography

Chalet YCMT

Pearson Design Group

Country living room in Other with brown walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Boathouse

JRG Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Minneapolis with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Addison Farm Barn

Joan Heaton Architects

Bob Schatz
Design ideas for a mid-sized country formal open concept living room in Burlington with brown walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, no tv and grey floor.

Lake Winnipesaukee Retreat

Bensonwood

Jamie Salomon, Stylist Susan Salomon
Design ideas for a country formal open concept living room in Boston with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove and no tv.

Timberline Residence

Design Associates - Lynette Zambon, Carol Merica

Amazing view of the cathedral ceiling with massive arched beams, massive chandelier, cozy seating, and a wall of windows and that view!
Inspiration for a large country open concept living room in Other with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

2020 was a dark year

Rost Artisan Design, Build LLC

Photo of a large country open concept living room in Philadelphia with a music area, brown walls, light hardwood floors, a hanging fireplace, no tv and exposed beam.

Cotswold

Vandershot Photography

Design ideas for a country enclosed living room in West Midlands with brown walls, carpet and beige floor.

Entry

Conrad Brothers Construction

Country formal living room in Other with brown walls and medium hardwood floors.

The Old Forge - Living Room Fireplace

Oliver Grahame Photography

This is an example of a mid-sized country formal enclosed living room in Gloucestershire with brown walls, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

Architekt Stefan Schramm - Chalet in Kitzbühel

Architekt Stefan Schramm

Daniela Polak und Wolf Lux
Design ideas for a country formal enclosed living room in Munich with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Mendota Design Gallery

Susi Builders Supply Inc.

Mid-sized country formal open concept living room in Other with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Chalet 1907

User

Yoan Chevojon
Mid-sized country open concept living room in Toulouse with a library, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, no tv and brown walls.

Petaluma

Kim Betzina Interiors

Julie Mikos
This is an example of a large country formal open concept living room in San Francisco with medium hardwood floors, brown walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Cry of the Loon

Quigley Architects

Modern House Productions
This is an example of a large country open concept living room in Minneapolis with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Montana Residence

North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.

This is an example of a large country open concept living room in Other with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Warm River Cabin

Stillwater Design Group

Open living space of the restored 1930's small fishing cabin. Photo by Jason Letham
Photo of a small country open concept living room in Other with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Коттедж на Красной Поляне

Татьяна Тарасенко - фотограф

Татьяна Тарасенко
Design ideas for a country formal living room in Other with brown walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Country Living Room Design Photos with Brown 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.