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

Motawi Tile and So Much More...

Wright Builders, Inc.

Melissa Caldwell
Photo of a small arts and crafts enclosed living room in Boston with a library, grey walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and beige floor.

American Foursquare

Studio Boise, LLC

Mid-sized arts and crafts enclosed living room in Boise with a library, yellow walls, medium hardwood floors and no tv.

Craftsman Bungalow Remodel

Allen Construction

Architect: Blackbird Architects .General Contractor: Allen Construction. Photography: Jim Bartsch Photography
Inspiration for a small arts and crafts open concept living room in Santa Barbara with a library, dark hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Craftsman Kitchen and Bath Addition in Berkeley, CA

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts enclosed living room in San Francisco with a library, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Craftsman Living Room

Photo of an arts and crafts open concept living room in Minneapolis with a library, a wood stove and a tile fireplace surround.

Family Room Bookcase

Moehl Millwork, Inc.

Moehl Millwork provided cabinetry made by Waypoint Living Spaces for this bookcase in this family room. The cabinets are stained the color spice on cherry. The door series is 410.

PORCLEAIN - WOOD TILE

Sarana Tile

FLAVIER DAKOTA WALL AND FLOOR TILE
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts open concept living room in Toronto with a library, a tile fireplace surround and porcelain floors.

Heartwood Cabinetry

This is an example of an arts and crafts open concept living room in Jacksonville with a library, yellow walls and medium hardwood floors.

San Luis Obispo Craftsman

Ferreira Inc

Craftsman living room; cute fireplace with cultured stone surround and custom cabinetry.
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts open concept living room in San Luis Obispo with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Living and Entry

Board & Vellum

John Wilbanks Photography
Arts and crafts living room in Seattle with red walls and a library.

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.

Living Room, Custom Woodwork

Videre Decor

A wood burning fireplace surrounded by stone and an antique wood mantle hides storage below the hearth.
Large arts and crafts enclosed living room in Denver with a library, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and yellow floor.

Decatur Craftsman

First Street Builders

Mid-sized arts and crafts open concept living room in Atlanta with a library, no tv, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Robinson Residence

97w

Stacy and Eric Luecker
Design ideas for an arts and crafts living room in Dallas with a library, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and no tv.

Living Room

Harrell Design + Build

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts living room in San Francisco with a library and beige walls.

Ski Lodge

Iliana Moore Interiors / Columbine Antiques

The guests' sitting room is furnished in the Arts and Crafts style with a motto - "Live, Laugh, Love" - carved into the fireplace surround. An antique oak settee and small table, wrought iron floor lamps and antique metalware, with a new flatwoven rug in a traditional pattern, complete the effect.

Old Town Fort Collins Addition

Silver Run Architects

A library with lots of light as part of a 900 sq. ft. addition to a house in Old Town Fort Collins. By Curtis Marwitz, AIA
Inspiration for a small arts and crafts loft-style living room in Denver with dark hardwood floors, a library, yellow walls, no fireplace and no tv.

The 1790 Garvin-Weeks Farmstead

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

The 1790 Garvin-Weeks Farmstead is a beautiful farmhouse with Georgian and Victorian period rooms as well as a craftsman style addition from the early 1900s. The original house was from the late 18th century, and the barn structure shortly after that. The client desired architectural styles for her new master suite, revamped kitchen, and family room, that paid close attention to the individual eras of the home. The master suite uses antique furniture from the Georgian era, and the floral wallpaper uses stencils from an original vintage piece. The kitchen and family room are classic farmhouse style, and even use timbers and rafters from the original barn structure. The expansive kitchen island uses reclaimed wood, as does the dining table. The custom cabinetry, milk paint, hand-painted tiles, soapstone sink, and marble baking top are other important elements to the space. The historic home now shines. Eric Roth

Bachelor Pad (Union Square)

Carole Vaudable Interior Design

Bachelor Pad in Union Square, Manhattan.
Mid-sized arts and crafts enclosed living room in New York with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a corner tv, brown floor and coffered.

Arts and Crafts Living Room Design Photos with a Library

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.