Design ideas for an arts and crafts living room in Seattle with light hardwood floors, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Country Craftsman

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

Inspiration for an arts and crafts enclosed living room in Boston with beige walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Historical Kitchen Renovation

Jarrod Smart Construction

Photography: Cipher Imaging Interior Design: Houndstooth House
Inspiration for an arts and crafts living room in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

PURCELLVILLE BUNGALOW

Clites Architects, PC

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts open concept living room in DC Metro with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, white walls and brown floor.

Medallion Cabinetry

Cabinet Design Studio

Design ideas for an arts and crafts family room in Tampa with a library, yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, no tv and brown floor.

Bridle Trails

AOME Architects

Daylight now streams into the living room brightening the shaded forest location. Photography by Mike Jensen
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts open concept family room in Seattle with light hardwood floors, a concealed tv, white walls, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and brown floor.

Modern Craftsman

Sogno Design Group

Michele Lee Wilson
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts loft-style family room in San Francisco with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Whitefish Vacation Retreat

Big Mountain Builders

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts loft-style family room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

The Agra | Medina, WA

JayMarc Homes

Recreation/game room with floating shelves and built-ins surrounding fireplace.
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts open concept family room in Seattle with a game room, white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

My Past Projects

TC Home Services

Arts and crafts family room in Seattle with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

NE Capitol Hill Remodel 2

Bakken Design Build

Mid-sized arts and crafts open concept living room in Seattle with a library, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Custom First Floor Master Cape Cod

Green Robin Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts sunroom in Philadelphia with dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and brown floor.

Arts and Crafts Fireplace

Motawi Tileworks

Classic Arts and Crafts fireplace by Motawi Tileworks
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts living room in Detroit with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Josephine-5629

Manuel Builders, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts formal open concept living room in New Orleans with beige walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

The Tanner - The 2017 Huntsville Madison County Builders Assoc. Showcase Home

Matrix Builders

Photo of a large arts and crafts open concept family room in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Great Room

Jeff Adams Design

This is an example of a large arts and crafts open concept living room in Salt Lake City with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Hilltop

Whalen Custom Homes

Photo of a large arts and crafts open concept living room in St Louis with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Craftsman

H.G. McCullough Designers

Jerry Butts-Photographer
Mid-sized arts and crafts formal open concept living room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Hillside Ranch Road

Riversong Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts open concept family room in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Decatur Craftsman

First Street Builders

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts formal enclosed living room in Atlanta with a standard fireplace, white walls, light hardwood floors, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Arts and Crafts Living Design Ideas with Brown Floor

The best room for gathering with your family and friends in a cosy environment is your living room or family room. You want to hang out where the lounge furniture is the most comfortable and sofas or chairs create a sense of homeliness. Filling this important space with cheap furniture is unlikely to bring you the same long-lasting comfort as a quality chaise lounge or a couch. These choices will directly affect the quality of your evenings as you wind down from the daily grind. While planning a renovation or redesign, weigh up the priorities of seating, heating, an entertainment unit and bookcases. Identify your main activity in the room and and design around that. Many arts and crafts living rooms aren't complete without a fireplace, but if you can't accommodate that, invest in built-in or furniture that suits your home. Common trends include Danish furniture and other kinds of Scandinavian furniture. Plush sofas, recliner chairs and sofa beds will always be popular. Finally, when the big components are planned out, think about what colour scheme and decor will best suit you and your family. If needed, an interior designer can help here.

Should I include a fireplace in my living room or family room?

Depending on your climate, a fireplace might be a great way to add warmth and interest to your living space. Even if your location is warm year-round, you can always add a faux fireplace or nonfunctioning fireplace as part of your decor. There are many options to choose from, so be sure to check them out. A wood-burning fireplace gives an authentic experience, though a gas one still emits heat without the mess. A double-sided or corner unit strays from the ordinary, or you can go with a wood stove fireplace if you're looking for a piece of art. If you want a contemporary touch, veer away from the traditional wood or tile mantel by going with stone, concrete or metal instead.

What kind of built-ins should I add to my living room?

Although it might not seem glamorous, having enough storage is instrumental when it comes to keeping the room organised and practical. Built-in bookcases, shelves and cabinets are a great way to add hidden, functional storage for all the knickknacks you accumulate. Movie and gaming buffs will love a custom entertainment centre, with enough cabinets for movies, speakers and electronic accessories; you can even create a media room with a projector and lounge chairs! If you still have room to spare, include a booth for homework or craft projects.

How do I decorate my home interiors?

When it comes to decorating, neutrals are always the safe option because they look good and never go out of style. They also give any artwork you hang enough breathing space. If you do want to try out a bolder colour scheme, add colour with walls and arts and crafts accessories. That way, if you get sick of a colour, you can quickly repaint the walls and find new knickknacks, instead of having to replace your sofas every time trends change. Popular colours include blue, green and grey, but don't be afraid to try bright colours like red or yellow, even if it's just on an accent wall. Finally, make sure there is plenty of light. Recessed or track lighting are great ways to hit every corner — better yet, add more natural light by installing additional windows or a skylight.