Low-maintenance siding, a front-entry garage and architectural details make this narrow lot charmer perfect for beginning families and empty nesters. An abundance of windows and open floorplan flood this home with light. Custom-styled features include a plant shelf, fireplace, two-story ceiling, kitchen pass-thru and French doors leading to a porch.

Ocean View Craftsman

IS Architecture

Larny J. Mack
This is an example of an arts and crafts living room in San Diego with beige walls and dark hardwood floors.

Strawberry Creek-White Plantation Shutters

Wasatch Shutter Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts open concept living room in Salt Lake City with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and no tv.

Casa Massona Homes, Cantoments

Eyetsa Creations

FK
Photo of an arts and crafts living room in Other.

Craftsman Bungalow

Cynthia Karegeannes, Registered Architect

This is an example of an arts and crafts living room in Atlanta.

LaSalle Craftsman-261

Manuel Builders, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts formal open concept living room in New Orleans with grey walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and multi-coloured floor.

Haarer

AJH Construction Inc.

Inspiration for an arts and crafts living room in Phoenix with green walls and light hardwood floors.

Greenlake Residence Living

First Lamp

This Greenlake area home is the result of an extensive collaboration with the owners to recapture the architectural character of the 1920’s and 30’s era craftsman homes built in the neighborhood. Deep overhangs, notched rafter tails, and timber brackets are among the architectural elements that communicate this goal. Given its modest 2800 sf size, the home sits comfortably on its corner lot and leaves enough room for an ample back patio and yard. An open floor plan on the main level and a centrally located stair maximize space efficiency, something that is key for a construction budget that values intimate detailing and character over size.

Spring Spec House

Farinelli Construction, Inc.

View from family room to open stair case and foyer beyond through over sized cased opening. Featuring white oak hardwood flooring, custom beams and columns. Photos by Rachel Gross

Bungalow Upgrade

Red House Building

Jeremy Gantz
Arts and crafts living room in Burlington.

The Kingston at Olde South Crossing

Landmark Homes

This 2-story home with inviting front porch includes a 2-car garage with mudroom entry complete with a pantry and built-in lockers. Off of the foyer is the living room to the right, and to the left, the formal dining room with elegant coffered ceiling detail. A convenient butler’s pantry connects the dining room to the kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops with tile backsplash. The kitchen, in turn, opens to the sunny breakfast area with sliding glass door access to the patio. Adjacent to the breakfast area is the open great room, warmed by a gas fireplace featuring stone surround and stylish shiplap detail above the mantel. Also on the first floor is a study, quietly tucked down a hall way. The 2nd floor boasts all 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, as well as a convenient laundry room and a large raised rec room. The spacious owner’s suite includes a private bathroom with double bowl vanity, 5’ tile shower, a free-standing tub, and an expansive closet.

Tenafly, New Jersey

Design Depot

Inspiration for a small arts and crafts enclosed living room in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors and no tv.

2015 Parade of Homes- The Juniper - Waunakee, WI - Kilkenny Farms

Tim O'Brien Homes

Design ideas for an arts and crafts living room in Milwaukee with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

CLEAN CRAFTSMEN

Motivo Home

Native House Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Delano New Build

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

California coastal living room design with green cabinets to match the kitchen island along with gold hardware, floating shelves with LED lighting, and a mantle stained to match the wood tones throughout the home. A center fireplace with stacked stone to match the rest of the home's design to help give that warm and cozy features to bring the outside in.

Five Points Cottage

BGR Design + Build

This small area of the unfinished attic looked perfect to add a small reading nook. The wood on the back wall is reclaimed from the existing wood on the floors of the attic.

48 Kiawah Island Club, Kiawah Island, SC

Byrd Builders, Inc.

This is an example of an arts and crafts living room in Charleston with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Classical Bike Storage

Feedback Sports

Greg Furry
Small arts and crafts enclosed living room in Denver with a music area, green walls and medium hardwood floors.

1380 Bent Tree Lane

Athens Construction Group

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts formal open concept living room in Atlanta with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Craftsman Bungalow in Del Ray

Windmill Hill Design Build

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts open concept living room in DC Metro with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Arts and Crafts Beige 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 arts and crafts 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 arts and crafts living room ideas, check out the Stories section on Houzz.

Which arts and crafts 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 arts and crafts 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 arts and crafts 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 arts and crafts 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.