Design ideas for an arts and crafts living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Willis

Haynsworth Custom Homes

Charming custom Craftsman home in East Dallas.
Photo of a large arts and crafts living room in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Greenwich St. - Luxury New Build Home in Falls Church, VA

Leigh Newport Staged by Design®

Large arts and crafts open concept living room in DC Metro with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

Historical Craftsman Living and Dining Room Remodel in Vickery Place

Blackline Renovations

Keeping within the original footprint, the cased openings between the living room and dining room were widened to create better flow. Low built-in bookshelves were added below the windows in the living room, as well as full-height bookshelves in the dining room, both purposely matched to fit the home’s original 1920’s architecture. The wood flooring was matched and re-finished throughout the home to seamlessly blend the rooms and make the space look larger. In addition to the interior remodel, the home’s exterior received a new facelift with a fresh coat of paint and repairs to the existing siding.

Washington Heights apartment

Little Boxes Studio Architect

Adding a color above wood paneling can make the room look taller and lighter.
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts enclosed living room in New York with grey walls, brown floor and panelled walls.

Creekview

DSM Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts formal open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and wallpaper.

Craftman Home in City of Falls Church

Asta Homes

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts formal open concept living room in DC Metro with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

The Rambler

George Pendleton & Co., Inc.

20' White Oak timber truss, post and beam built custom home.
Large arts and crafts open concept living room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, grey floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Rocky River Living

Cornerstone Architects

The development of the architecture and the site were critical to blend the home into this well established, but evolving, neighborhood. One goal was to make the home appear as if it had been there 20 years. The home is designed on just under an acre of land with a primary concern of working around the old, established trees (all but one was saved). The exterior style, driven by the client’s taste of a modern Craftsman home, marries materials, finishes and technologies to create a very comfortable environment both inside and out. Sustainable materials and technologies throughout the home create a warm, comfortable, and casual home for the family of four. Considerations from air quality, interior finishes, exterior materials, plan layout and orientation, thermal envelope and energy efficient appliances give this home the warmth of a craftsman with the technological edge of a green home. Photography by Casey Dunn

Complete refurbishment & extension (build only) Abbotswood, Guildford

Vaughan Design and Development

We completed this living room (unfurnished) for our client's lovely arts and crafts style property.
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts enclosed living room in Surrey with a library, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and brick walls.

Ski Cabin Living Room in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico

Shaw Architecture LLC.

david marlowe
Photo of an expansive arts and crafts formal open concept living room in Albuquerque with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, multi-coloured floor, vaulted and wood walls.

Meynell Gardens

Studio Milne

Mid-sized arts and crafts living room in London with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and panelled walls.

Single-story white cottage home in Zionsville

LAND DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts open concept living room in Indianapolis with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Restructuration et aménagement intérieur d'un studio de 45 m2

ATELIER BUSHIDO

Dans un but d'optimisation d'espace, le projet a été imaginé sous la forme d'un aménagement d'un seul tenant progressant d'un bout à l'autre du studio et regroupant toutes les fonctions. Ainsi, le linéaire de cuisine intègre de part et d'autres un dressing et une bibliothèque qui se poursuit en banquette pour le salon et se termine en coin bureau, de même que le meuble TV se prolonge en banc pour la salle à manger et devient un coin buanderie au fond de la pièce. Tous les espaces s'intègrent et s'emboîtent, créant une sensation d'unité. L'emploi du contreplaqué sur l'ensemble des volumes renforce cette unité tout en apportant chaleur et luminosité. Ne disposant que d'une pièce à vivre et une salle de bain attenante, un système de panneaux coulissants permet de créer un "coin nuit" que l'on peut transformer tantôt en une cabane cosy, tantôt en un espace ouvert sur le séjour. Ce système de délimitation n'est pas sans rappeler les intérieurs nippons qui ont été une grande source d'inspiration pour ce projet. Le washi, traditionnellement utilisé pour les panneaux coulissants des maisons japonaises laisse place ici à du contreplaqué perforé pour un rendu plus graphique et contemporain.

Alberta Remodel

Christensen Design Studio

This project involved updating a 1922 craftsman bungalow with a brighter, more modern palette while incorporating elements of the family's Asian and Latin/Texan heritage. The home lacked a true entryway, so cabinets and hooks were added to create a practical and stylish space for shoes, bags, and keys. The living room was redesigned to incorporate swivel chairs and an ottoman for a more dynamic layout, and the dining room features a white oak table that can be extended for large family gatherings. The home office was designed to serve as a workspace, TV room, and guest room, with a spacious console/media cabinet, a hide-a-bed chair, and tall white bookcases to display the family's extensive book collection. The project was completed in March 2022.

Craftsman in the Country

Live Oak Home Builders

Great room with lots of custom trim and stained accents.
Photo of a large arts and crafts open concept living room in Other with white walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, multi-coloured floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Craftsman in the Country

Live Oak Home Builders

Great room with lots of custom trim.
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts open concept living room in Other with white walls, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Living Room

Arch Studio, Inc.

Craftsman Style Residence New Construction 2021 3000 square feet, 4 Bedroom, 3-1/2 Baths
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts formal open concept living room in San Francisco with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Timeless Design Master Suite Remodel

LIBERTY DESIGN + BUILD

Large arts and crafts enclosed living room in Denver with a library, blue walls, carpet, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and decorative wall panelling.

1920's Bungalow Renovation

Milieu: Architecture + Design

Small arts and crafts open concept living room in Auckland with white walls, light hardwood floors, exposed beam and panelled walls.

All Wall Treatments 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.