40 Country Living Room Ideas We Want to Steal

Country interior design is a broad and wide-ranging design style that can vary depending on the region (for example, French country style is understood to be a subset of country design). Generally, it's defined by comfortable and casual interiors that feature plenty of natural materials (think wood, stone, wool, and more), vintage or antique furniture and decor, greenery, and cozy accents. Color palettes generally stick to neutral tones or muted colors and prints like plaid, floral patterns, and stripes are used tastefully throughout.

Here are 40 country living room ideas that'll help you achieve this warm and homey design style in your own home.

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Choose Wood Furniture

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There aren't many hard and fast rules in country design, but this is one of them: wood furniture is a must. Make sure you have at least one piece of wood furniture in your country living room, but don't be afraid to go all out either.

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Add Vertical Shiplap

@mycrabappletreecottagehome / Instagram

Shiplap is usually installed horizontally and is a staple of the farmhouse style. While horizontal shiplap can still lend itself well to the country style, installing it is a great way to switch things up and make the space feel extra charming. Pair it with soft furnishings and delicate prints, as seen in this living room by Instagrammer @mycrabappletreecottagehome.

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Create Cozy Spaces

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Cozy is key with the country style, so make sure you create spaces that feel comfortable and inviting. Add plenty of throw pillows and blankets to your couches and accent chairs to increase the comfort level, and soften your walls and windows by adding window treatments like curtains.

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Feature a Large Gallery Wall

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Gallery walls make an appearance in nearly every design style, and country design is no exception, as demonstrated by Instagrammer @myteenytinyhouse. Make it feel extra meaningful by filling the frames with personal family photos—both vintage and current. Using different sizes and styles of frames will add an eclectic and casual feel, which lends perfectly to the country style.

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Feature a Vaulted Ceiling

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Vaulted ceilings are a classic in country design, particularly when paired with decorative or exposed structural wood beams. Not only do they instantly make the room feel bigger, but they lend a rustic touch to the space. We love this example by Instagrammer @busylizziesbarn, whose country-inspired home is an actual converted barn that they transformed themselves.

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Choose Furniture With Farmhouse Legs

@the_cole_farmhouse / Instagram

Farmhouse table legs, also sometimes called country table legs, are wood furniture legs that are rounded and usually composed of several spheres stacked on top of one another. They are known for being sturdy, which makes them popular in country and farmhouse interiors where large tables, butcher blocks, and solid wood furniture is popular. This living room by Instagrammer @the_cole_farmhouse showcases this style of furniture leg on both the coffee table and couch.

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Decorate With Antique Furniture

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Vintage and antique furnishings are a staple of the country design style, and it's not hard to see why. Where possible, opt for antique or vintage furniture and decor for your country living room to help it feel aged and effortlessly curated. Don't be afraid to mix modern and antique furnishings together, especially as you are building your vintage/antique collection.

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Let Exposed Stone Shine

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Exposed stone makes a great addition to any country living room whether you have an accent wall, natural stone flooring, or an exposed stone fireplace. Pair the stone with other natural materials in the space such as wood, rattan, and plenty of greenery to pull the whole room together.

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Choose Furniture With Soft Curves

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Country interior style is all about creating cozy and relaxed spaces, which makes furniture with soft lines and curved edges a great fit. In this living room, even angular furniture like the coffee table features rounded edges to soften the look and create an inviting atmosphere.

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Add Shiplap to the Ceiling

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Shiplap isn't just for walls. Adding shiplap to the ceiling is a creative way to add a rustic touch to your space. Plus, it's the perfect way to cover up an old textured ceiling if you need to. We love the way this living room uses neutral-colored shiplap on the ceiling to accent a country-style living room.

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Feature a Rustic Exposed Wood Ceiling

Helen Norman for Lauren Liess Interiors

There are so many parts of this country living room by Lauren Leiss Interiors that are drool-worthy, but nothing is quite as eye-catching as the rustic exposed wood ceiling. We love the use of reclaimed wood in this space to really channel that country look and feel.

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Add Plaid Accents

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When it comes to patterns, none are as classic and iconic in country design as plaid. Use textiles like throw pillows, throw blankets, curtains, and rugs to easily add plaid to your country living room.

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Stick to a Neutral Color Palette

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Neutral colors, muted tones, and natural shades are a hallmark of the country style, but sticking to an entirely neutral palette is also an option. If you choose to go neutral, be sure to use patterns and textures to your advantage to add depth and contrast to the space.

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Add Wood Ceiling Beams

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Even if you don't have a vaulted ceiling, wood ceiling beams can make a great addition to the space. Just take a look at this rustic living room. Whether you choose to expose existing structural beams or install decorative ones, the resulting look will be totally worth it.

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Create a Board and Batten Accent Wall

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If you're looking for accent wall ideas for your country living room, board and batten is a great choice. Paint it in a neutral tone so it blends well with the rest of the space, as seen in this stunning living room by Instagrammer @pipshome. You can extend the board and batten all the way to the ceiling, or opt for a three-quarter height wall and install a shelf on the top to showcase artwork and other decor.

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Keep Wood Doors and Trim Natural

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Another smart way to incorporate wood into your space is to keep your wood doors and trim unpainted. This will give your space a traditional, rustic look and feel and add some instant warmth to the room.

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Try a Jute Rug

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We love the way this living room is finished off with a large jute rug. Natural materials of all kinds are featured heavily in country interiors, so jute is a great choice. Plus, jute rugs are super durable so they'll have no problem withstanding the hustle and bustle of a busy household.

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Add a Rustic Chandelier

Hector Sanchez for Simply Southern Cottage

Chandeliers add a touch of elegance to a space, but don't let that stop you from adding one to your country living room. Opt for a chandelier design that is rustic or antique, like this candelabra-style chandelier.

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Add a Barn Door

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Barn doors are super versatile and can add rustic charm to any space. Plus, they are available in tons of different styles and colors. We love the paneled white barn door in this country-inspired living room by Lara Clarke Interiors.

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Incorporate Lots of Greenery

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You truly can't go overboard with greenery when it comes to country style, particularly during spring and summer. We love the mixture of potted plants and fresh-cut flowers in this charming country living room. Using terracotta pots for the potted plants is a great way to add some additional rustic charm.

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Mix and Match Fabrics

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Don't be afraid to mix and match fabrics, even if you're sticking to a neutral color palette. Pairing different colors, textures, and patterns together will help to add texture and depth to your space. Throw pillows are a great spot to experiment with different fabrics, as are rugs and curtains.

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Choose Color for Your Walls and Ceiling

B2 Photography for Kipling House Interiors

This stunning country living room by Kipling House Interiors demonstrates that white walls and ceilings aren't the only way to go. If you are hoping for something a little bit more colorful, stick to muted and earthy shades in order to stay true to the country style.

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Use a Rustic Bench as a Coffee Table

Shelley Bates Home

Make your living room feel super chic and rustic by opting for a wood bench coffee table like Shelley Bates from Shelley Bates Home. Choose a bench that features wood in natural shapes and is relatively wide for functionality purposes. The best part is, Bates actually DIYd this table herself using a few simple tools and supplies you can find at any hardware store.

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Prioritize Natural Light

Whittney Parkinson Design

Let the light in! Where possible, prioritize natural light to help give your country living room a natural and bright look. In this living room by Whittney Parkinson Design, curtain panels are used decoratively to add softness to the space, while roller blinds provide privacy when needed.

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Layer Your Rugs

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Layering rugs is a great way to make a space feel extra cozy and inviting. Take a page out this living room's book and choose different textures and materials to layer, such as a jute rug and a printed vintage rug.

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Feature Animal Motifs

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What's more country than animals? Adding a few animal-themed accents to your space is a great way to really channel the country look and feel. This country-style living room and dining room features animal wall decor and throw pillows that perfectly match the antique furnishings in the rest of the room.

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Go French Country

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As a broad decorating style, country design can take on various different forms. A popular style of country decorating is French country, which is defined by its comfortable and casual elegance. This living room nails the look, which features elegant touches like decorative crown molding, a chandelier, and softly patterned fabrics paired with rustic elements like the wood coffee table, framed vintage artwork, and brown leather sofa.

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Feature a Paneled Wood Ceiling

Simply Southern Cottage

Wood is a staple of the country design style and it can be used in so many different ways. Adding a paneled wood ceiling is a great way to add some rich tones to the space and draw the eye upwards toward the ceiling. Just take a look at this bright country-inspired living room by Sara McDaniel of Simply Southern Cottage.

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Use Baskets for Hidden Storage

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Storage is an essential part of any well-designed living space. A great way to incporate hidden storage in a country living room is to use baskets to store things like blankets, remotes and electronics, books, and more. Consider using several different kinds of baskets on open shelving unit to add some stylish storage.

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Add a Patriotic Touch

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American flags can be tastefully incorporated into country interiors to add a patriotic touch to the space. We love the simple stars and stripes banner that Instagrammer @denisepierpoint1 has added to her country-inspired living room.

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Opt for Pastel Colors

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When it comes to color palettes, country is a versatile design style. If you want a lighter, airier look, pastel colors are a great choice. To remain true to the country aesthetic, choose a few different colors and stick to them rather than trying to incorporate too many varying shades, which will begin to overwhelm the space.

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Add a Cowhide Rug

Marshall Evan Photography for Dustin Gerken Design

Nothing screams country style like a cowhide rug. These rugs instantly add rustic charm to any space, as seen in this living room by. Use a cowhide rug as an accent rug in a small living room, or layer it over a larger rug to add some additional texture to your space.

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Try Dark Wood Accents

Howard Mendel Photography for Curated Nest Interiors

Light to medium wood stains are popular in country style but don't rule out dark wood stains just yet either. Dark wood accents can help to create a space that feels moody and rustic, yet still undeniably country. This rustic country-inspired living room proves that dark wood has a place in country design just like more popular shades such as oak or maple.

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Opt for Leather Furniture

HER Photography for Leslie Anne Morris

Country design is all about natural materials: wood, stone, wool, rattan, and leather. So adding a leather couch to your country living room is practically a no-brainer. Plus, they're extremely comfortable. This rustic country cottage living room by Leslie Anne Morris prioritizes natural materials (including leather seating) above all else, and the result is truly jaw-dropping.

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Decorate With Fresh Flowers

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Adding fresh flowers to your country living room is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to make the space feel complete. The best part is, wildflowers are the best choice for this design style—no need to spend $15 on a bouquet of fresh flowers from your local supermarket, just venture outside and find some pretty seasonal blooms in your garden to put on display.

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Go for a Stone Fireplace

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This charming country cottage features a stunning stone fireplace that centers the room and sets the tone for the rest of the space. Lending to the charm, the current owners of the cottage say that the original owner traded a case of beer for the fieldstones that he and his family hand-laid themselves.

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Try Picture Frame Molding

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Picture frame molding is a type of decorative wall paneling that is often associated with classic and traditional interiors. That being said, it can be used with any decorating style to add a touch of elegance to a space. It is particularly well-suited to French country interiors, as seen in this stylish living room.

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Channel a Country Cottage Feel

Vacasa

Take a more woodsy approach to your country decor and create a country cottage-inspired space as seen in this Vacasa home. To achieve this look, use wood in rich tones, dark leather furniture, and exposed stone wherever possible. Animal themed-accents such as the antler chandelier, cowhide rug, and faux fur blanket add the finishing touch to the aesthetic.

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Add a Sheepskin Throw

Alison Kist Interiors

Sheepskin throws are incredibly versatile pieces of decor that fit well with a number of different design styles, country interior design included. They can be used as small accent rugs, layered on top of other rugs, or used as a seat cover on sofas and accent chairs as seen in this stylish country living room.

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Feature a Floral Couch

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If you love floral couches, country design is definitely the style for you. We love how Instagrammer @landontroymcafee showcases his grandmother's old couch in this sunny living space.