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.

San Diego Craftsman

Studio 6 Architects

Jeri Koegel
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts formal open concept living room in San Diego with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a hanging fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

South Charlotte New Residence

Studio S Architecture, PLLC

Mike Dickerson at 6ix Cents Media
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts living room in Charlotte.

Downers Grove Residence

Studio21 Architects

This Downers Grove home has a contemporary craftsman feel with many added "green" features.
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts open concept living room in Chicago with a music area, green walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Private Residence, Falmouth

The Bazeley Partnership

Sitting within a designated AONB, this new Arts and Crafts-influenced residence replaced an ‘end of life’ 1960’s bungalow. Conceived to sit above an extensive private wine cellar, this highly refined house features a dramatic circular sitting room. An internal lift provides access to all floors, from the underground level to the roof-top observation terrace showcasing panoramic views overlooking the Fal Estuary. The bespoke joinery and internal finishes detailed by The Bazeley Partnership included walnut floor-boarding, skirtings, doors and wardrobes. Curved staircases are complemented by glass handrails and the bathrooms are finished with limestone, white marble and mother-of-pearl inlay. The bedrooms were completed with vanity units clad in rustic oak and marble and feature hand-painted murals on Japanese silk wallpaper. Externally, extensive use of traditional stonework, cut granite, Delabole slate, standing seam copper roofs and copper gutters and downpipes combine to create a building that acknowledges the regional context whilst maintaining its own character.

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.

The Colony

Elevation Design Group

Large arts and crafts formal open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Creek House

Miramonti Architect PC

This is an example of a large arts and crafts formal open concept living room in Denver with beige walls, travertine floors, a two-sided fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Chatuge Village Point

Timberlake Custom Homes

open floorplan with dining and living room
Large arts and crafts living room in Atlanta with grey walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in media wall, brown floor and exposed beam.

Craftsman Manor Resurrection

Board & Vellum

Photograph by Travis Peterson.
Photo of a large arts and crafts open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Great Room

Jeff Adams Design

Large arts and crafts open concept living room in Salt Lake City with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Hillsborough Craftsman

Front Street Builders

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts open concept living room in San Francisco with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Open Concept Main Floor

Boss Design Ltd

This open concept entrance way makes the home feel so large and inviting! Walking into the home with the dining to the left with a double sided fireplace. Loving the continuing wainscoting throughout this space as it is an open concept home, the details must be fluid with the open transition from room to room and wainscoting is a great way to bring it all together without interruption.

Ultimate Smart Home at the Great Big Home and Garden Show

Xtend Technologies

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts formal open concept living room in Cleveland with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Classic Hill Country

Cook Designs

view of ceiling treatment in living room
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts formal open concept living room in Austin with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Beach Walk- Avandah Way

Richard Moody & Sons Construction LLC

Jeff Roberts
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts enclosed living room in Portland Maine with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Timber Trails

Carlton Edwards

David Dietrich Photography
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts open concept living room in Charlotte with brown walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Kitchen & Living Room

The House Designers

View of the wonderful kitchen of L'Attesa Di Vita II. View our Best-Selling Plan THD-1074: https://www.thehousedesigners.com/plan/lattesa-di-vita-ii-1074/

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.

New Construction - Town of Two Rivers

Bartow Builders

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts open concept living room in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Large 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.