The great room of the home draws focus not only for it's exceptional views but also it dramatic fireplace. The heather is made from polished concrete as are the panels that brace the rock fireplace.

Historic Alston Avenue

Mission Accomplished Interior Design & Staging

Anthony Ford Photography & Tourmax Real Estate Media
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts enclosed living room in Dallas with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding tv.

Hubertus,WI

Ruebl Builders LLC

Here is a beautiful arts and crafts home great room with coffer ceiling and all wood work in white quarter sawn oak . Elegant stone fireplace for those cold Wisconsin nights

The Acoustics at Bluegrass Commons, Mandolin

Jagoe Homes Inc.

Large arts and crafts open concept living room in Louisville with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Rustic Farmhouse

McCue Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts open concept living room in Other with a library, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

Niangua 9 Great Room

Exquisite Homes By TXR

Great Room with douglass fir wood trusses, cedar ceiling, hickory flooring and natural stone fireplace
Photo of a large arts and crafts open concept living room in Other with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Spacious Loft Remodel

Truss Interiors & Renovations

A large space is transformed with design with a pop of color. The open floor plan welcomes individual spaces without losing site of design.
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts formal loft-style living room in Denver with a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, brown walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

The Outlook at Twenty Mile

Nocatee | Ponte Vedra, Florida

Open concept living room with a neautral hardwood floor and a lovely interior brick wall for the entertainment system in the Monroe model.
This is an example of an expansive arts and crafts open concept living room in Jacksonville with brown walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding tv.

2017 Fall Showcase

Alair Homes Green Bay

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts formal enclosed living room with grey walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and red floor.

Living room with stone fireplace, Bend, Oregon

Lifestyle Homes, Home Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts formal open concept living room with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Tudor revival

JM Designs

Photo of an arts and crafts living room in Minneapolis with beige walls, carpet, a corner fireplace and a freestanding tv.

Palatine Project

Interiors With A View

As part of our Desk Area Remodel project we also updated this Palatine living room as well. Using all custom fabrics we added a sectional sofa, the two ottomans, the roman shade, drapery panels and area rug, The staircase is visible to the rest of the home so we add wallpaper to the window wall as a nice eye-catching accent. New artwork, lighting and accessories completed the space. K & G Photography

Sweetbay Ridge: Craftsman Mountain Home

Timberlake Custom Homes

Open Family Room
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts formal living room in Atlanta with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Modern Custom Cottage

Royal Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts open concept living room in Toronto with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Carmel Cottage

Design Intervention

family room update with original wood floors and great affordable art work give this room warmth and charm.
Design ideas for a small arts and crafts enclosed living room in Orange County with a library, a freestanding tv, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Point Roberts Remodel

Studio TJP

The stair is lit from above by the dormer. The landing at the top is open to the living room below.
Mid-sized arts and crafts loft-style living room in Seattle with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Meadow (Preston Hollow)

Nixon Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts formal enclosed living room in Dallas with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Grey Oaks 129 Spec

Bob Buescher Homes

Large arts and crafts open concept living room in Other with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and beige floor.

Our Work

Parker Kane Custom Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts living room in Austin with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

Arts & Crafts - Highland, NY

Beckwith Group

Great Room open to second story loft with a strong stone fireplace focal point and rich in architectural details. Photo Credit: David Beckwith
Large arts and crafts formal loft-style living room in New York with yellow walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

Arts and Crafts Living Room Design Photos with a Freestanding TV

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.