Inspiration for a large arts and crafts living room in Seattle with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Craftsman Fireplace | Custom Arch

Motawi Tileworks

Craftsman-style fireplace by Motawi Tileworks featuring field tile and a custom arch
Design ideas for an arts and crafts living room in Detroit with a tile fireplace surround.

Entertainment Centers

The McKimmy Group

Design ideas for an arts and crafts living room in Atlanta.

Sellwood Library House

The Works

This turn-of-the-century original Sellwood Library was transformed into an amazing Portland home for it's New York transplants. Custom woodworking and shelving transformed this room into a warm living space. Leaded glass windows and doors and dark stained wood floors add to the eclectic mix of original craftsmanship and modern influences. Lincoln Barbour

Pasadena Japanese Craftsman

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This entry/living room features maple wood flooring, Hubbardton Forge pendant lighting, and a Tansu Chest. A monochromatic color scheme of greens with warm wood give the space a tranquil feeling. Photo by: Tom Queally

Craftsman House Remodel in Alameda

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

Design ideas for an arts and crafts living room in San Francisco.

Tony Built in Media

Caraway's Cabinets

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts open concept living room in San Diego with a built-in media wall, light hardwood floors and white walls.

East Patchogue New York

Funda-Mantels

Frank Turrigiano
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts living room in New York with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and light hardwood floors.

Kasper Residence

John Soave Builder

Tom Harper
This is an example of an arts and crafts living room in Other.

Craftsman fireplace with 3" green field tile and Oak leaf accents

Fay Jones Day Tile

The owner sent me this picture. I believe that he made the mantle and installed the tile. I made all of the tile.
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts living room in Other with a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Mission Collection-Stickley Furniture

Stickley Furniture

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Old Town Daphne Entertainment Console

Larry Harmse

Cloth door hides subwoofer and center channel and components are house behind a glass door. The rear of the component section is ventilated for heat dissipation.

Craftsman Estate

Progress Street Builders

This is an example of a large arts and crafts open concept living room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

A Bountiful Beauty

Lisman Studio Interior Design

Photo by Lucy Call
This is an example of an arts and crafts living room in Salt Lake City with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a metal fireplace surround.

Custom Fireplaces

Custom Fireplaces and More

Photo of an arts and crafts living room in Nashville with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a hanging fireplace and brown floor.

Stained Glass and Custom Leaded Glass Windows

Design Tech Artglass

One of two, Craftsman/Mission style stained glass windows that flanked a fireplace with mission style bookcases and trim below . Custom bevels, mouthblown and European glass was used to create a traditional and timeless look.

Prairie Style Light Screens

Morava Glass Studio

Frank Lloyd Wright designed his windows to have decorative designs mostly on the borders. The middle area was kept clear to preserve the view of the outside. Work by Morava Glass Studio

Barn Doors Revealing Custom Desk

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Brookhaven cabinetry at the mantel & bookcases are finished in an off-white opaque finish; while the cabinetry at the great room desk is in a cherry wood with a dark stain.

Mount Baker Historic Craftsman

Board & Vellum

Photography by Miranda Estes
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts enclosed living room in Seattle with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Craftsman Lodge - Linville NC

Ruard Veltman Architecture

Interior furnishings by Cindy Smith
Photo of a large arts and crafts open concept living room in Charlotte.

Arts and Crafts Black 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.