Photo of a large arts and crafts open concept living room in Vancouver with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Snow Creek Custom Home

Fernie Home Builders Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts formal open concept living room in Vancouver with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Sierra Foothills Craftsman 3,050 SF Meadow Vista, Ca

Gold Country Custom Homes

Inspiration for an arts and crafts open concept living room in Other with brown walls and dark hardwood floors.

Lindsay

Dana Construction Company LLC

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts formal open concept living room in Seattle with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Mountain Craftsman

HomeSource Builders

Built on a slope, the towering, two-story-high windows and vaulted ceilings reveal mountain views. Upstairs is the loft—an entertainment getaway. The kitchen with its wine rack, spacious island, and custom, wood-faced range hood is open and impressive. The master bedroom fireplace is integrated with shelves and TV above. The huge outdoor deck wraps the home on three sides.

Twin Townhouses

Bromley Caldari Architects PC

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts open concept living room in New York with brown walls.

Greatroom

Randall Cabinets & Design, Inc.

fireplace surround in red oak
Large arts and crafts loft-style living room in Chicago with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

New Construction Craftsman - SE Ash

Portland Development Group Investments

Jason Walchli
Large arts and crafts open concept living room in Portland with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

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.

West-Linn

Delahunt Homes, Inc.

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

Lake House, Dedham ME

Brian Reading, Architect

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts open concept living room in Other with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor and a stone fireplace surround.

American Craftsman Lakeside Retreat

Mike Blake Custom Homes

Vaulted living room maximizes the view and wall of windows provides indirect sunlight to create a bright and cheery space. Vaulted room carries from inside to the outside to create a seamless indoor/outdoor living space.

Intervale Pond Residence

Samyn D’Elia Architects, P.A./Timberframe Design

Karosis Rob Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts open concept living room in Manchester with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Window Covering Design Ideas

Made in the Shade Blinds & More

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts formal open concept living room in Vancouver with brown walls and light hardwood floors.

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.
Design ideas for 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.

Firepalce Xtrordinair 44 Elite - Wood burning fireplace

The Fireplace Place

Zero Clearance Wood Burning Fireplace....Heat your entire home in Atlanta, Roswell, Marietta, Alpharetta, McDonough, Norcross, Cumming, Woodstock, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs

Real Wood Blinds

Delmarva Blinds & Shutters

Mid-sized arts and crafts enclosed living room in DC Metro with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, no tv and brown floor.

Block Paneling

Texas Crown & Millwork, INC

The Block Paneling and the Crown were all made out of Reclaimed Wormy Chestnut.
Photo of a large arts and crafts living room in Houston with brown walls, carpet, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Asheville, NC Timber Frame

Mountain Construction Enterprises

Timber Frame great room with wall of windows to take advantage of an amazing view.
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts open concept living room in Charlotte with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround and a concealed tv.

Meadow Lodge by MossCreek

MossCreek

A custom designed timber frame home, with craftsman exterior elements, and interior elements that include barn-style open beams, hardwood floors, and an open living plan. The Meadow Lodge by MossCreek is a beautiful expression of rustic American style for a discriminating client.

Arts and Crafts Living Room Design Photos with Brown Walls

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.