Dave Frey Photography
Arts and crafts enclosed living room in Boise with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a concealed tv.

Craftsman Living Room

Photo of an arts and crafts living room in Seattle with a corner fireplace.

Portland Hawthorne District Updated Craftsman Renovation Renovation

Craftsman Design and Renovation

PCraftsman style house opens up for better connection and more contemporary living. Removing a wall between the kitchen and dinning room and reconfiguring the stair layout allowed for more usable space and better circulation through the home. The double dormer addition upstairs allowed for a true Master Suite, complete with steam shower! Photo: Pete Eckert

Private Residence, Falmouth

The Bazeley Partnership

Sitting within a designated AONB, this new Arts and Crafts-influenced residence replaced an ‘end of life’ 1960’s bungalow. Conceived to sit above an extensive private wine cellar, this highly refined house features a dramatic circular sitting room. An internal lift provides access to all floors, from the underground level to the roof-top observation terrace showcasing panoramic views overlooking the Fal Estuary. The bespoke joinery and internal finishes detailed by The Bazeley Partnership included walnut floor-boarding, skirtings, doors and wardrobes. Curved staircases are complemented by glass handrails and the bathrooms are finished with limestone, white marble and mother-of-pearl inlay. The bedrooms were completed with vanity units clad in rustic oak and marble and feature hand-painted murals on Japanese silk wallpaper. Externally, extensive use of traditional stonework, cut granite, Delabole slate, standing seam copper roofs and copper gutters and downpipes combine to create a building that acknowledges the regional context whilst maintaining its own character.

Historic North Tacoma Craftsman

Jenny Wetzel - Realtor

Large living room with sconce lighting and oak hardwood flooring and original leaded windows.
Photo of a large arts and crafts open concept living room in Seattle with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Historic North Tacoma Craftsman

Jenny Wetzel - Realtor

Large living room with sconce lighting and a wood burning fireplace with original wood mantle.
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts open concept living room in Seattle with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Colorful Mission style Redo

Kelley VanderForest

This is an example of a small arts and crafts enclosed living room in Chicago with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and brown floor.

The Colony

Elevation Design Group

Large arts and crafts formal open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Creek House

Miramonti Architect PC

This is an example of a large arts and crafts formal open concept living room in Denver with beige walls, travertine floors, a two-sided fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Artisan's Renaissance

Miller Interior Design, LLC

When Nancy found the oil on canvas of a favorite Native American Chief, I was beside myself. The bold color and modern composition are a perfect balance to the opulent subtleties throughout. ...and, yes, those are bronze bats dangling from the Arts & Crafts era lamp. Nancy likes bats. photography by Steve Voelker

Chatuge Village Point

Timberlake Custom Homes

open floorplan with dining and living room
Large arts and crafts living room in Atlanta with grey walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in media wall, brown floor and exposed beam.

Craftsman Manor Resurrection

Board & Vellum

Photograph by Travis Peterson.
Photo of a large arts and crafts open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Kitchen and Family Room Renovation

Welhouse Construction Services, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts open concept living room in Other with a brick fireplace surround, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, beige walls, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Rustic Farmhouse Gallery

Noble Classic Homes

ANM Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts living room in Dallas with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

Ocean View Craftsman

IS Architecture

Larny J. Mack
Arts and crafts living room in San Diego with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Hillsborough Craftsman

Front Street Builders

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts open concept living room in San Francisco with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

The Satchwell - Plan #967

Donald A. Gardner Architects

Graceful arches contrast with high gables for a stunning exterior on this Craftsman home. Windows with decorative transoms and several French doors flood the open floor plan with natural light. Tray ceilings in the dining room and master bedroom as well as cathedral ceilings in the bedroom/study, great room, kitchen and breakfast area create architectural interest, along with visual space. Built-ins in the great room and additional room in the garage add convenient storage. While a screened porch allows for comfortable outdoor entertaining, a bonus room lies near two additional bedrooms and offers flexibility. Positioned for privacy, the master suite features access to the screened porch, dual walk-in closets and a well-appointed bath, including a private privy, garden tub, double vanity and spacious shower.

Modern, Masculine Craftsman

Kelly Martin Interiors

This living room was opened up in the remodel to double the living space. We tiled the surround of the fireplace in a encaustic cement tile. The fireplace shelves and mantle were original in this Craftsman home.

Nicholas Backyard ADU

Design Appruv, Inc.

A classic San Diego Backyard Staple! Our clients were looking to match their existing homes "Craftsman" aesthetic while utilizing their construction budget as efficiently as possible. At 956 s.f. (2 Bed: 2 Bath w/ Open Concept Kitchen/Dining) our clients were able to see their project through for under $168,000! After a comprehensive Design, Permitting & Construction process the Nicholas Family is now renting their ADU for $2,500.00 per month.

Open Concept Main Floor

Boss Design Ltd

This open concept entrance way makes the home feel so large and inviting! Walking into the home with the dining to the left with a double sided fireplace. Loving the continuing wainscoting throughout this space as it is an open concept home, the details must be fluid with the open transition from room to room and wainscoting is a great way to bring it all together without interruption.

All Fireplaces Arts and Crafts 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.