New Craftsman Home with detached ADU above Garage

Gregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-Build

Living Room Photographer: Patrick Wong, Atelier Wong
Design ideas for a small arts and crafts open concept living room in Austin with green walls, porcelain floors, a wood stove, a wall-mounted tv and multi-coloured floor.

Vermont Castings - Defiant Wood Stove

Natick Fireplace

Mid-sized arts and crafts living room in Orange County with light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, brown floor, white walls and no tv.

Legacy Mesa Lot 2

Sonora West Development, Inc.

Photo of a large arts and crafts open concept living room in Phoenix with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

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.

Barndominium

Mountain High Builders Inc

Photo of an arts and crafts loft-style living room in Other with dark hardwood floors, a wood stove and a corner tv.

Hilltop House

G. Christianson Construction, Inc.

This custom home, sitting above the City within the hills of Corvallis, was carefully crafted with attention to the smallest detail. The homeowners came to us with a vision of their dream home, and it was all hands on deck between the G. Christianson team and our Subcontractors to create this masterpiece! Each room has a theme that is unique and complementary to the essence of the home, highlighted in the Swamp Bathroom and the Dogwood Bathroom. The home features a thoughtful mix of materials, using stained glass, tile, art, wood, and color to create an ambiance that welcomes both the owners and visitors with warmth. This home is perfect for these homeowners, and fits right in with the nature surrounding the home!

The WhiteHorse

Onyx Design Collective

Mid-sized arts and crafts open concept living room in Salt Lake City with orange walls, concrete floors, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

KSF Architects House

CJ South Photography

CJ South
Photo of an arts and crafts open concept living room in DC Metro with light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Granite Hill Project - LEED for Homes "Gold"

Image Design LLC

Tulikivi Masonry Unit Heater with Baking Oven Copyrighted Photography by Jim Blue, with BlueLaVaMedia
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts formal open concept living room in Grand Rapids with white walls, concrete floors, a wood stove and a stone fireplace surround.

Hamilton Custom Homes

Hamilton Building Services

Inspiration for an arts and crafts living room in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a plaster 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.

Elegant Craftsman Custom Build

Kinterra Custom Homes

Arts and crafts open concept living room in Charlotte with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

The Tree House

Verdant Studio

This is an example of a small arts and crafts loft-style living room in Atlanta with grey walls, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, a library, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Lakeshore Timber Frame

Salamander Construction Inc.

Susan Teare
Mid-sized arts and crafts formal open concept living room in Burlington with medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, no tv, a metal fireplace surround and brown floor.

Living Room

Trilogy Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts open concept living room in Sacramento with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Orchard Dene

IMKO

Formal living room with vaulted ceiling and exposed timbers.
This is an example of an expansive arts and crafts formal enclosed living room in London with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a freestanding tv and vaulted.

Current Project

Weddington Custom Homes

Free standing wood burning pot belly fireplace.
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts formal enclosed living room in Louisville with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Timberfram Getaway in Cle Elum, WA

James Hall and Associates, Inc.

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts enclosed living room in Orange County with white walls, ceramic floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround and no tv.

Custom Sustainable Cabin in Northwoods of Michigan

Smarthaus + Wexler/Kollman P.C., Ltd.

This Northwood’s retreat was designed and built in a sustainable process to minimize site disturbance. The primary structural beams of the main cabin are hemlock that were logged on site and cut in Henry Ford’s original mill. Most of the house is paneled in indigenous northern white cedar with hemlock ceilings and cabinets of red and white pine. The sub-floors are also made of hemlock. The home is timber framed, doweled, and jointed. There is a high-efficiency propane generator and battery storage system that provides ample electric power. The home has been designed to take advantage of passive solar radiation and can be heated by the radiant bio fuel heating system. Walls and roof are super insulated and well vented to protect against moisture buildup. Natural ventilation is aided by the thermal chimney design that keeps the home cool and fresh throughout the summer. The property has been recorded a conservation easement written to forever preserve the singular beauty of the steep slopes, ponds, and ridge lines. It provides that the land may not be divided or the timber harvested in a commercial cut.

Interiors

Royalston Oak Timber Frames

Inspiration for a small arts and crafts formal open concept living room in Boston with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround and no tv.

Arts and Crafts Living Room Design Photos with a Wood Stove

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.