Ideas For Decorating A Country Living Room – So much of life happens in the living room—gathering with family, entertaining friends, entertaining neighbors—the good stuff. Whether yours is big or small, there are plenty of cozy and comfortable living room ideas to turn it into the warmest and most welcoming space for all moments of life. The living rooms you will see buck all trends – you won’t find any decorating fads here. Instead, you’ll discover layered, classic, comfortable designs that truly stand the test of time—and set the scene for those movie marathons, morning coffee sessions, late-night chats, and lots of good things
To begin with, comfortable furniture curled up with a book is the basis for creating a relaxing environment. This collection of traditional cozy living room ideas includes leather sofas filled with pillows and blankets, comfortable armchairs, upholstered ottomans to put your feet up, and plaid—so much plaid! Stripes, gingham and florals also feature.
Ideas For Decorating A Country Living Room
In this roundup of our favorite warm and cozy living room ideas for small spaces and larger spaces, you’ll see these style threads—soft fabrics, wood tones, antique and vintage pieces, and personal items like artwork and collectibles. Natural materials abound, from wood-paneled walls to stone fireplaces. There is no shortage of cozy living room ideas with a fireplace as a focal point – cozy indeed!
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Whether you’re looking for cozy living room ideas for an apartment or a farmhouse, read on for the best decorating ideas for the heart of your home.
In Bambi Costanzo’s charming 1920s cottage in West Virginia, well-sized furniture like the white sectional from Ikea, which is never without layers of blue-and-white textiles, makes the most of this small space. The coffee table had a previous life as the neighbor’s kitchen table. When the neighbor moved and offered it to the Costanzos, Bambi peeled off the white paint, cut off the legs, took a few inches off the sides and painted it with a wood gel paint. “My husband carved our initials into a heart in one of the corners, so it’s a keeper,” she says.
A rustic daybed topped with a plaid pillow offers a cozy spot to take in the view of a glass-walled great room in designer Amy Meier’s mare house. This corner loft, along with a dining room and kitchen, is carved out of a high open-style space with 22-foot cathedral ceilings.
Vintage oil paintings of clipper sailing ships and coastal scenes gave these homeowners the perfect inspiration for the whimsical gray and blue palette for their den-turned-room. At first they left the ceiling white, “but it didn’t feel comfortable enough, so we painted it the following year,” says Stephenie Watts. Velvet and wool fabrics cover the furniture (including mismatched vintage red chairs found on Facebook Marketplace), all of which are then covered in a mix of textiles that reinforce the old feel of the room.
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In this home on Lake Minnesota, a moss rock wall surrounds the fireplace, with chiseled flagstones supporting the mantle. On cold nights, the owners build a fire, spin a few records from their vintage vinyl collection and wrap themselves in woolen blankets. Talk about an ideal place for a cozy party!
In the living room of this Virginia cabin, thick pine-paneled walls, even thicker ceiling beams, and small four-pane windows all caught the fancy of homeowner Amy Whyte, but her favorite feature is the fireplace, with its unique wrought iron cast iron. “The back plate has a fox on it,” she says. “It was like a little surprise hidden outside the hearth.” That little fox inspired the bunch of motifs throughout the house, including the charming oil painting above the fireplace.
In this newly built mountain home in North Carolina, older materials instantly age for a warm and inviting living space. Reclaimed beams came from an 1800s Massachusetts mill, and log shells were salvaged from old barns in the Midwest, while North Carolina stone on the fireplace nods to the house’s location. The palette for the new sofas, chairs and draperies in the room was inspired by the antique carpet used to cover the pouf.
Editor-in-Chief Rachel Hardage Barrett and friend Holly Audrey Williams created several meeting rooms—one for relaxing, the others for piano games and songs. Green velvet sofas flank a vintage table atop a natural fiber rug. A chandelier, fitted brass lamps and fireplace provide a beautiful glow at night on the bourbon paneled walls.
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In the small living room of this Santa Barbara bungalow, a good-sized sofa fits under the arched windows. A few equally distinct fins reinforces the idea that small furniture doesn’t have to look modern or minimalistic. An antique square table (cut from a taller table) completes the puzzle, and a simple lantern provides plenty of light without overwhelming the space.
The original field stone fireplace provides the warmest welcome in this Wisconsin cabin. To further enhance the cozy atmosphere, the wood-clad space has a comfortable leather sofa and plenty of blankets. The “Pine Cove” sign was tucked away in the garage, but with the addition of vintage-style hooks, it’s now “the biggest coat rack in the world,” says homeowner Megan Marsh.
Jeannette Fristoe collects many things – lures, cuckoo clocks, ceramics, old books and glassware to name a few. She shows a sample of everything in the living room of her 1920s bungalow, along with lots of plants to keep things fresh. Shelves provide a place to display prized collectibles. A stone stove warms the space.
In this living room, a cozy collection of neutral furnishings – linen barrel chairs, wicker and fringe lamps, an antique rug – complement the house’s redwood walls. An upholstered ottoman and pile of pillows add an extra layer of softness.
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Freshly plastered white walls provide a soothing background for the arrangement of dark leather chairs and antique wooden tables. “We love pieces that are damaged—authentic objects that celebrate wear and tear,” says owner Jason Frank.
“We wanted this room to feel rich, cozy and warm—the kind of place you sit by the fire reading a book,” says Erica Harrison of Detroit-based Hudson and Sterling. That comfort comes thanks to high-end fabrics from heritage brands that help balance the rusticity of the Michigan country home, including the upholstered antique wicker sofa, velvet ottoman, armchair and matching cushions. Complemented by a classic vintage game, the antique oak trunk provides the perfect patina-rich place to unapologetically put your feet up.
A wingback chair and spindle chair give the living room of this Alabama cabin a time-honored vibe. You are unlikely to find a complete matching set of everything in a 100 year old house like this. “This house is not about ‘Don’t step on this piece of furniture.’ It’s all about comfort and making people feel at home,” says owner Debra Koehler. The rustic house is made of wood from her grandparents’ farm.
Songwriter and songwriter Holly Audrey Williams’ restoration of this old Kentucky farmhouse features a fresh coat of paint on the walls and millwork, allowing vintage finds—like hanging banners salvaged from a church—to shine.
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A floor-to-ceiling bookcase (with such a cute bookcase ladder!) and a gallery wall of family art set the stage for creative gatherings in this Manhattan apartment. Honey wood floor, a golden framed mirror and stone-framed fireplace add more warmth.
Stripes are subtly layered in this cozy living room thanks to rustic beams, an upholstered ottoman and an assortment of blue and white cushions. Because it’s a small space – the entire house is only 1,000 square feet! – homeowner Jennifer Vaughn Miller used every inch of wall space to display her favorite finds. Fresh flowers add a dose of country charm.
An open window policy and a mix of mid-century modern furniture with a dash of rustic accents come together in this lakeside living room. Sheepskin-inspired blankets and rugs, cozy downs and paneled walls add to the coziness.
In the mountains of Utah, designer Anthony Baratta warmed up this après-ski setting with a mix of graphic wood fabrics, dramatic accessories and a light dose of kitsch.
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Homeowner Maria Carr was delighted to find 12-inch clapboard walls under layers of 1970s wallpaper in the living room of her California cottage. She added floor-to-ceiling white paint (Cornforth White by Farrow & Ball and Ammonite by Farrow & Ball) that set the stage for her cozy French decor mix.
Amy Mitchell is an editor for VERANDA and Country Living, where she writes articles on a variety of topics – decor and design, gardens and holidays. Amy’s experience in the shelter magazine category spans over 20 years, having previously held roles at Coastal Living and Cottage Living. Her personal goals include cooking, gardening, and hunting her favorite spots to sell labels for the next piece of Pyrex for her prized collection.
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