Design ideas for a large arts and crafts formal open concept living room in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, exposed beam and wood walls.

Crystal Lake Craftsman

Think Design

Breakfast nook
Design ideas for an arts and crafts open concept living room in Milwaukee with medium hardwood floors, exposed beam, beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

1920's Bungalow Renovation

Milieu: Architecture + Design

This is an example of a small arts and crafts open concept living room in Auckland with white walls, light hardwood floors, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Artist Lane: Mountain Craftsman Home

Timberlake Custom Homes

This quaint Craftsman style home features an open living with coffered beams, a large master suite, and an upstairs art and crafting studio.
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts formal open concept living room in Atlanta with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and exposed beam.

Fireplace

Trilogy Construction, Inc.

Mid-sized arts and crafts open concept living room in Sacramento with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, brown floor and exposed beam.

Petra Point

CHL Contractors Inc.

Main living
Design ideas for an arts and crafts living room in Other with dark hardwood floors and exposed beam.

Seattle Custom Home 1

Shuler Architecture

Completed in 2019, this is a home we completed for client who initially engaged us to remodeled their 100 year old classic craftsman bungalow on Seattle’s Queen Anne Hill. During our initial conversation, it became readily apparent that their program was much larger than a remodel could accomplish and the conversation quickly turned toward the design of a new structure that could accommodate a growing family, a live-in Nanny, a variety of entertainment options and an enclosed garage – all squeezed onto a compact urban corner lot. Project entitlement took almost a year as the house size dictated that we take advantage of several exceptions in Seattle’s complex zoning code. After several meetings with city planning officials, we finally prevailed in our arguments and ultimately designed a 4 story, 3800 sf house on a 2700 sf lot. The finished product is light and airy with a large, open plan and exposed beams on the main level, 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 2 powder rooms, 2 fireplaces, 4 climate zones, a huge basement with a home theatre, guest suite, climbing gym, and an underground tavern/wine cellar/man cave. The kitchen has a large island, a walk-in pantry, a small breakfast area and access to a large deck. All of this program is capped by a rooftop deck with expansive views of Seattle’s urban landscape and Lake Union. Unfortunately for our clients, a job relocation to Southern California forced a sale of their dream home a little more than a year after they settled in after a year project. The good news is that in Seattle’s tight housing market, in less than a week they received several full price offers with escalator clauses which allowed them to turn a nice profit on the deal.

Lake Norman Custom Home

Henderson Building Group

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts open concept living room in Charlotte with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and exposed beam.

Pomeroy Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Craftsman Customer Space | MN

Flooret

This wire-brushed, robust cocoa design features perfectly balanced undertones and a healthy amount of variation for a classic look that grounds every room. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Backyard Cottage

Angela Klein, Architect

Photo of a small arts and crafts open concept living room in San Francisco with green walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor and exposed beam.

Pasqua Lake Custom

Wanner Construction

Design ideas for an arts and crafts open concept living room in Other with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, multi-coloured floor and exposed beam.

Ski Chalet-inspired Renovation

Jon Hammond Builders

Twilight House Tour

Virtuance

Inspiration for an arts and crafts living room in Denver with beige walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, exposed beam and brick walls.

High Ridge, NH (5624)

Timberpeg

Design ideas for an expansive arts and crafts open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and exposed beam.

Custom Home-

Sound to Summit Construction

Custom Home Loft Living Room and bar
Small arts and crafts loft-style living room in Seattle with a home bar, beige walls, a freestanding tv and exposed beam.

小上がりの和室を持つリビングダイニング

多田博＋多田祐子/多田建築設計事務所

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts open concept living room in Yokohama with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and exposed beam.

Marvellous manor

New Zealand Certified Builders Association

With stunning views, this is is a manor whose construction and refinements match its grand scale. The panorama sweeps up the Dart River, into the Southern Alps, and across Lake Wakatipu.

Crystal Lake Craftsman

Think Design

Great room
Photo of an arts and crafts open concept living room in Milwaukee with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and exposed beam.

California Craftsman

Arnold Brothers Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for an arts and crafts living room in Santa Barbara with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, brown floor and exposed beam.

Elegant Craftsman Custom Build

Kinterra Custom Homes

This is an example of an arts and crafts open concept living room in Charlotte with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Arts and Crafts Living Room Design Photos with Exposed Beam

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.